Students will learn how to utilize programs like Blender to create 3D animations.

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This experiential art class invites students to explore creativity inspired by the natural world through outdoor artistic projects. From January to May, students will venture outside each week in Raleigh, North Carolina, to gather natural materials—leaves, twigs, flowers, seeds, and stones—to create collages, land art, sculptures, and botanical prints. Each session emphasizes observation, environmental appreciation, and creative expression, encouraging students to connect deeply with their surroundings while developing artistic techniques through guided and collaborative projects. Throughout the seasons, students will explore themes of texture, color, and growth using nature’s palette. Projects include leaf and flower collages, twig sculptures, botanical prints, stone mandalas, nature journals, seasonal mobiles, and eco-friendly dyeing. The course follows the rhythm of the environment—from winter’s focus on form and texture to spring’s celebration of renewal and color—helping students cultivate mindfulness, artistry, and an awareness of the beauty and balance found in nature.

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Students use a recipe they can re-create at home to make their own air-dry clay. They will use that to explore different ways to create small sculptures. Once their sculptures are dry, they will paint and finish them.

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Students are entering this class mid-year. An assessment conversation may be required.

This is a full-immersion Spanish class filled with hands-on activities and fun.

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In this nature photography class, students will spend time outside learning how to take great photos of plants, animals, and landscapes. They’ll practice using their cameras or phones to capture interesting details and beautiful scenes. Through fun activities, students will get creative and learn new ways to see the world around them. This class helps students build photography skills while enjoying the outdoors and exploring nature.

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This is an unsupervised Study Hall. Please have your student bring work or something to do during this time.

Cryptids are more than just spooky stories! They can help tell about the geography, history, and folklore of the Southeastern United States. In this class, we’ll journey through swamps, mountains, bayous, and the deep, dark backwoods as we investigate the region’s legendary cryptids. Each week will take us to a new state, uncovering local legends and learning about the physical geography and cultural history that shaped these tales. Whether you’re a fan of monsters, mysteries, or maps, this class will give you a whole new way to learn about the Southeast

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In this class we will watch episodes of The Magic School Bus and read stories from the book series. We will do simple science experiments and create arts and crafts based on scientific topics.

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