Explorer’s Path Enrichment Program (2025)
Explorer’s Path Enrichment Program
The Explorer’s Path Enrichment Program is an excellent fit for big thinkers who enjoy variety and would like to explore a wide range of artistic mediums. Ideal for homeschool families that want to enhance their arts instruction, as well as learners who crave a smaller class where creativity is valued. When young artists join together, they are inspired by one another and often make new social connections. Many say that it is their favorite day of the week! Students, who attend multiple years, will master dozens of artistic skills, and will cover numerous academic themes.
Tuesdays
Ages 5–9
Thursdays
Ages 10–15
What Will Your Child Receive?
Your child will make connections with engaged and motivated peers while completing diverse, high-quality art projects in each theme unit. They will get a rich overview of art mediums and techniques, with in-depth experiences in drawing, painting, ceramics, fused glass, fiber arts, print-making, mixed media, and sculpture.
Students will also receive an Art Materials Kit with the following:
- A beautiful wooden art kit for storing materials
- High quality drawing, painting & illustration materials
What’s included in registration?
The registration fee covers your first month of tuition. Explorer’s Path also requires the purchase of a Davis Studio professional art kit. This professional kit is a beautiful wooden box and contains high-quality drawing, painting, and illustration materials that will be used during the class.
The Power of Art and Academics
Through the arts, your child will make hands-on emotional connections to learning. Art is a powerful way to make learning memorable and meaningful. Students cover four themes per year with engaging topics such as Ancient Egypt, Electricity, or Mythical Creatures. Academic subject areas, including Language Arts, Literature, Writing, History, Natural Sciences, and Fine Arts, are integrated into each topic.
“We just wanted to say how impressed we have been with the art and enrichment program that our children attended this year. We loved seeing their notes, their artwork, and all of the knowledge that they’ve gained about the world.
What a great program!”
Parents of 10 year old
Explorer’s Path Themes
Fall 2024 Semester |
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Art in MotionArt is not just paintings on a wall. Art can move! Explore the science behind Kinetic Art and discover the four ways Kinetic Art can be put in motion. Build 3-dimensional artworks inspired by artists like Alexander Calder and George Sherwood. Explore pop-up books as an art form by turning the pages and bending the folds of works by Robert Sabuda and Matthew Reinhardt. View art that only appears to move by Bridget Riley and then draw your own optical illusions. Your creations will not be static during this unit! |
September–October, 2024 |
Our Four-Legged FriendsDogs and cats are more than just pets. They are cherished members of our families. Learn about the anatomy, behavior, and history of these domesticated creatures. Explore the symbolism of dogs as loyal friends and cats as mischievous creatures. Look at their dynamics in pop culture through cartooning. Create artwork inspired by artists like Rosa Bonheur, one of the most famous women artists of the 19th century and one of the most esteemed animal painters in history. Various artists have been inspired by animals whether they were their pets or not. You will become experts in our four-legged friends and their placement in art. |
November–December, 2024 |
| Breaks: November 25–December 1, 2024 and December 23, 2024–January 5, 2025 | |
Spring Semester 2025 |
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Majestic MountainsThe Green Mountains are home to fabulous forests, tremendous trails, and wonderous wildlife. Explore the geology and history of these majestic mountains and their place in New England. Then, move beyond New England and learn about the other great mountain ranges of the world. Examine the highest peaks and those who have conquered them. Discover the amazing tools that make these great treks possible and make art inspired by views from the top of the world. |
January–March, 2025 |
The Island of MadagascarTravel to magnificent Madagascar, the fourth largest inland in the world, lying off the southeastern coast of Africa. Almost 90% of the plants and animals living on Madagascar aren’t found anywhere else in the world. Discover the animals, such as lemurs, insects, and birds unique to the land. Listen to the music created by the national instrument of Madagascar, the valiha. Explore the varied environments, including rain forests, coral reefs, plateaus, and deserts. Create works of art inspired by the distinctive baobab trees. |
April–May, 2025 |
| Breaks: February 24–March 2, 2025 and April 20–26, 2025 | |