Registration for Spring 2018 Classes at the Creativity Shell is OPEN!
In what is gearing up to be a Creative start to 2018, registration for sewing/textile arts, cooking and other trades classes at the Creativity Shell is now open! The new semester begins on January 8th and runs through August 30th. Register for 15-Weeks and save $100 off registration.
The Creativity Shell is a registered 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization on a mission to use creative trades to educate and inspire the next generation of makers. Our organization teaches sewing/textile arts and other trades classes to students in public libraries, schools and shelters that rescue children from homelessness and human trafficking. Sewing/textile arts classes are designed to educate and inspire children by teaching them essential life and practical skills.
Some of the new classes you will see at the Creativity Shell this spring are:
Cooking: Cooking classes began as a trial last semester, but the students have been having a blast creating with food! In the spring, students can expect a range of guest chefs teaching different classes and will continue to get hands on experience as the learn to cook, bake and prepare meals.
Class Dates: Thursdays
Ages: 5+
Cost: $25/Class or $260 (Semester)
Social Reading Club: This class meets the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month. Students in this class will be reading a variety of different books and will learn to make items from the books using a variety of different mediums (such as cooking, pottery, sewing and more).
Class Dates: 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the Month
Time: 10AM – Noon
Ages: 5+
Cost: $25/Class or $220 (Semester)
S.T.E.A.M Sewing: Students in the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math) sewing class will learn to sew clothing using Electricity Conductive Threads/Paint/Wires. This class meets the 1st and 3rd Saturday’s of the Month.
Time: 10AM – Noon
Ages: 7+
Cost: $25/Class or $220 (Semester)
Creativity Rocks – “Atlantis – the Lost City” 04/07/18! Save the date for our Annual Fashion Show. All students enrolled in our program will be participating in the show in some capacity. Some students will help with the production, some will help with the food menu’s and others will be making/modeling in the show. If you do not want your child modeling in the show, please let us know by February 1st.
Theater Partnerships: The Creativity Shell will be partnering with some local theater groups. Students enrolled in our programs will get to help contribute items to the wardrobe departments of some up-coming performances in Houston theaters!
Philanthropy Work: We are in the process of working with a new shelter that rescues girls 13 – 17 from trauma. We will also be offering 2-4 sewing/textile classes at Houston/Harris County Libraries close to areas most affected by Hurricane Harvey as well as a Public Elementary School in a low-income Houston neighborhood. Your support helps us to offer these programs to the community and we are thankful for your support.
We hope to see you all again in the New Year! If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please let me know.
REGISTER Spring 2018 Semester: http://app.mainstreetsites.com/dmn3570/classes.htm?sem=25960#sem
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