Thankful KEEN Kids

Here are a few responses to "I am thankful for ..."

"My dog Mya, kittens to foster, ballet, family,Taylor Swift, music, God"

Morgan Hutchins

 

"Turkey and friends"

Walker Nipper

"Having great friends and a family and not living on the streets starving "
 Jared Wallace

"To get to see my friends and have dinner with my family and having my brother "
 Julia Wallace
 

"Jesus and (my) family"

Hannah Southworth

 

"Thankful for (my) family and for Christmas"

Willow Southworth

 

"Thankful for everything (I) own, for (my) parents" 

Jayden Southworth

 

"Thankful that (I) get to stuff as much food as I can fit in on Thanksgiving and for (my) parents"

Christian Southworth

 

"Thankful for such an awesome brood, of cute, smart, funny and interesting kiddos"

Ma and Pa Southworth a.k.a Neysa and Jason

 

 

 

Thankfulness

As we all take a moment to consider the bounty of our lives this week, I thought it would be nice to hear from our children. I, for one, am incredibly thankful for the family that K.E.E.N has become. I am grateful that you have allowed us to be in your children's lives and part of their growing years. I am blessed by the friendship and love of so many wonderful, strong, beautiful women (and men) that I know are there for me in my darkest hour and in my lightest celebrations. Love you all, Happy Thanksgiving and now let's hear from those kiddos! Email me your child's response to "I am thankful for..." and I will post them here on the blog!

Rachel

photography class pictures

Embree's nature picture

What makes Anthony happy.

What makes Embree happy.

Michaels nature picture....he also says this chipmonk makes him happy.

More picture from our Photography class

More Pictures from the photograpy class. 

                                                              What makes Shane happy......

                                                                    Morgan H.'s landscape pictures.....................

                                                            Morgan

                                                          Morgan................................

Morgan....................

                                                             What makes Phillip happy.......................

                                                        What makes Jacob happy.......................

Class Reminder

Just a quick reminder that we will NOT have the PUPPET class tomorrow. We WILL have a game day at Northside instead. Be sure to bring whatever board games your kids would like to play with others, we will have some there. Join us at 12:30!
Rachel

Keen Photograpy class!!!!

Last weeks photo assignment was to take picture of what makes you happy :)  These are the pictures I have received so far.  I will post more each day as I receive them.  The name of the photographer will be under the photo.  

                                                      Cam L.

                                                  Morgan H.

                                                Morgan H.

                                                                 Laure S.

                                                  Karina L.

CLASS schedule for Fall Semester 2010

Following is our KEEN on ART co-op class schedule. Registration for classes has officially closed. However, we are working on our field trips and special events which will be open to all! Look for postings here and your email from the group yahoo list.

Fall Arts Co-op Schedule
Oct 1 - KEEN T-shirts – Tabitha Shreffler/Brandi Osborne
Description: Participants will tie dye and paint group shirts to wear on field trips.

Oct 8 - Intro to Photography Project – Juanita Butts
Description: Participants will meet to learn basic digital photography techniques on Oct. 8. Participants will receive photography assignments throughout the semester via email. The project will culminate in a display of notable work planned for the end of the semester.
Oct 15 - Monet's Garden – Gina Stewart/Lisa Hutchins
Description: Along with a picture study of paintings of gardens by Monet, participants will decoupage clay pots with various cut outs from seed catalogs and old magazines. Pots will be planted to take home and watch them grow.

Oct 22 - Puppetry – Rachel Nipper
Description: Participants will make puppets and explore the history of puppets and puppetry as forms of entertainment, art, and use in customs around the world.

Oct 29 – El Dia De Los Muertos – Jeannie Gambill
Description: Participants will explore the history and traditions of El Dia De Los Muertos/The Day of the Dead and make traditional crafts of the holiday (Calaveras de azucar/sugar skulls, papel picado/cut paper banners, Calaveras/skeletons, marigolds/paper flowers)


Nov 5 - Shakespeare's Time – Marie Dimock
Description: After a brief discussion of Shakespeare, the theatre, and the time period in which he lived, participants will make a slashed-shirt costume, a cardboard cylinder sword, and learn stage fighting to illustrate Shakespeare’s dramatic dueling scenes (emphasizing theatrical cooperation, not fighting). Younger participants will have the option of making juggling balls from socks.


Nov 12 - Quilting – Cindee Crosby
Description: Participants will explore the history of quilting and view samples of patchwork quilts. Following, we will make crazy quilts with fabric and glue. 


Nov 19 - Finger Felting – Kathleen Logsdon
Description: A look at the art of felting using roving (wool) from animals. Participants will work on a project using the technique of finger felting.

Dec 3 - Romanian Christmas – Regina Swinford
Description: Participants will have an opportunity to learn about Romania, its Christmas traditions and folk art. Samples of Romanian music and artwork will be shared. We will wrap up our time together making a simple Christmas ornament inspired by the Colindat (Caroling) tradition in Romania.

Dec 10 - Gingerbread Houses – Melanie Lucas
Description: Participants will work individually to create small versions of traditional holiday gingerbread houses.

Dec. 17 - Holiday Ornament Workshop – Tammy Vance
Description: Participants will have the opportunity to make several types of ornaments.