Dates/Times: WEDNESDAYS - 4:30 pm-6:00 pm, July 26, Aug 2, Aug 9, Aug 16, 2023 (4-weeks) 

This intermediate level class prioritizes conversation practice to ensure that you are on your way to gain real-world fluency. Engage in lively discussions, role plays, all designed to help you express yourself confidently in French. Includes: themed partner conversations- with vocab/helpful phrases, phonetics exercises, reading aloud, comprehension, a little writing, grammar review as comes up and beaucoup of Madame Maggie's tips/instructional strategies. There will be time for personalized attention and teacher feedback as well as opportunities to engage with fellow students and work on topics of interest.

To bring:  A notebook, folder, 3-d dictionary (as in a book) French-English. Curricular Content, Art Materials, Handouts and digital supplemental resources provided. Berets optional.

Dates/Times: WEDNESDAYS - 6:15 pm-7:45 pm, July 26, Aug 2, Aug 9, Aug 16, 2023 (4-weeks) 

This introductory French class combines a variety of teaching methods including role plays, written handouts, group activities, and multimedia resources to enhance your learning experience and make it fun and dynamic. Perfect for those with no previous French and those who want to dip their toe back in and need a refresher. Learn greetings, sentence structure foundations, pronunciation rules and about the culture of several African francophone countries . Madame Maggie shares tips and strategies to help you build a strong foundation. Learning a new language can be intimidating, especially at the beginning. That's why Wingspan fosters a supportive and encouraging environment where students feel comfortable learning, practicing and asking questions. Our small class sizes ensure personalized attention and ample opportunities to interact with fellow learners.

To bring:  A notebook, a package of index cards (3” x 5” or larger), folder and 3-d dictionary (as in a book) French-English, Curricular Content, Art Materials, Handouts and other digital supplemental resources provided. Berets optional.

Two Days: 4 hrs/day. Aug 11 & 12. Max 12

Friday 3-7 pm AND Saturday 9 am-1 pm. $425, includes materials and Friday eve reception

We will work both in the studio and in the surrounding area outdoors as we delve into the wonderful world of color, line and shape. Individual and group creativity exercises, sketching tips, color mixing techniques and the chance to complete two plein air paintings with step by step instruction. Inspired by nature and using our senses and skills honed in the studio to create quick plein air paintings, you will be amazed at the results.

Materials list provided upon registration. Includes high quality acrylic paints, watercolors, diverse drawing media, easels, brushes and 2 canvases.

Thursday, August 3, 10, 17. 5-7:00 pm. $225 includes most materials. Max 15

A fun workshop for the beginner artist in a real working art studio and those wanting a jump start/refresher. Work with acrylic paints, watercolors, charcoal, oil pastels and more. Concepts covered include the art of seeing, contour drawing, introduction to painting. Students will learn the basics of color mixing, create a color chart and complete two paintings with step by step instruction. One in an abstract style and another still-life. There's no right and wrong in art creating-just the power of self expression! Join Wingspan this summer and make a mess!