Lots of changes have happened during the Covid lockdown and restrictions that challenged my usual teaching venues at public schools. I wasn’t sure if I would be joining the exodus of Californians to another freer state or not. I still have my eye on Utah as it has beautiful mountains for skiing and hiking!
Homeschool groups and private tutoring groups opened up where doors were shut in the public schools. I also obtained a small kiln, that opened up the doors to teaching ceramic classes this past summer. So proud of the various outstanding work these students did in one week! All their smiles give me encouragement and joy to continue teaching art here in Ventura County.
Two new homeschool groups reached out to me: ACHEV and CASA. Both groups are geared towards Christians seeking an alternative to the values taught in the public school system. I offered basics in art to a high school group, as well as a few Art History classes so students would create pieces as well as understand what was occurring during the time of the artists masterpiece. I wonder what representations would take place here in California. . . perhaps, “The Scream”?!
Ceramics has always been a joy of mine. I remember getting a scholarship and award in high school. Working 3 dimensionally is challenging, but very rewarding. My students this past summer did incredible work learning concepts in only one week! I am very proud of them.
