Students G1-3 have the opportunity to combine ART with Science,or to take this class as an art-only elective.The art projects completed in class will correspond to weekly science lessons, and will be tailored to each student's ability. The weekly course outline will include reading assignments from the selected text/workbook that uses the days of creation to learn about the "heavens & earth; the sky; land, seas & planets; sun, moon & stars; fish & birds; and land animals & man". Students will receive activity pages and worksheets to further immerse the students in science topics. God Created the Heavens & the Earth; God created the sky; God created the dry land, the sea, and the planets; God made the sun, moon & stars; God created the fish & the birds; God made the land animals and man; and God rested. Young artists will enjoy a variety of art mediums including watercolor, charcoal, crayon, oil, pastel, and graphite as they learn to draw from 3D still-life set-ups. They will also learn art techniques such as shape, shadow, texture, and color. Learning and enjoying art throughout childhood can help improve motor skills and visual learning, and can also benefit children in their overall academic performance and innovation. Parents and children are pleasantly surprised to see what little hands can produce with encouragement and instruction. Mrs. Corrigan and Miss Lavey will be co-teaching, with Mrs. Corrigan briefly presenting the science lesson, and Ms. Lavey preparing and presenting the art project. Students will create a portfolio of artwork related to the science topics included in the days of creation, which can be enjoyed and referenced in years to come.
Registration Fee: $260/year
26-week schedule
Material Fee: $75 Includes various art mediums and supplies
Includes textbook RENTAL*America from the Beginning by Answers in Genesis
*Comparable items might be found at Michaels, Aaron Bros., or Hobby Lobby.
Mrs. Julie Corrigan earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Parks and Natural Resources Management from Cal State University, Chico. She worked as a Recreation Supervisor in Northern California before becoming employed at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa, where she has been for the past 27 years. Her experience at CCCM includes Data Input at TWFT, Accounting, developing and managing the Transcription Dept., Calvary Technical Service Technician, and Data Administration. She and her husband homeschooled four of their children and taught a variety of classes over the past 35 years, to both children and adults, including Art, Orienteering & Mapping, and Geography (to name just a few)! She is currently authoring and illustrating a new children's book, and enjoys reading God's Word and relaxing in Lake Elsinore with her family.
Miss Lavey
Ms. Rachel Lavey has been developing her artistic skills through outside courses and years of steady practice. She completed art classes from 2011 to 2017 with Mrs. Cathy Clark, a former Hsfm art teacher. She also worked as Mrs. Clark’s assistant, helping to plan creative art lessons and accepting greater teaching responsibilities. Through the years Rachel has entered art projects at the OC Fair and assisted in coordinating colorful, memorable art shows. A firm believer that while each person may start at the same artistic level, diligent and continual practice will greatly improve and help budding artists flourish. Her enthusiasm and gentle approach inspires students to build skills and knowledge at their own pace in a friendly, supportive environment. She enjoys working with elementary art students, and is an inspiring, encouraging member of Hsfm’s artistic team.
Students G4-8 have the opportunity to combine ART with History, or to take this class as an art-only elective. The art projects completed in class will correspond to the weekly American history lessons, and will be tailored to each student's ability. The weekly course outline will include reading assignments from the textbook, "America from the Beginning", which is included as a rental with the material fee. The author of AIG's "God's Design for Science" co-authored the book, which is described as a hands-on American history curriculum that uniquely begins with creation. "From the start, kids learn a non-evolutionary perspective on how the very first inhabitants of America got here, and see the amazing similarities to other cultures. God's grace toward the United States is obvious and unfolds in an exciting way as students discover the events, inventions, and people form Columbus to the modern day." Students will also receive related activity pages and worksheets. Topics include: Explorers through the Great Awakening; The American Revolution through War of 1812; Westward Expansion through Age of Innovation; Immigration through the Great War; and WWII through The Cold War. As an art class, the basics of drawing and painting using shape, shadow, texture, and color will be taught using art mediums such as graphite, charcoal, watercolor, and acrylics. Priorto taking an art class, students often believe they possess little talent for creating beautiful artwork, but during the course of an art class, students are inevitably surprised and gratified with their work. Regardless of age, taking art classes can help students improve motor skill, visual learning, and overall academic performance and innovation. Mrs. Corrigan and Ms. Lavey will be co-teaching with Mrs. Corrigan briefly presenting the history lesson, and Ms. Lavey preparing and presenting the art projects. Students will create a portfolio of artwork related to key people and events in American history, which can be enjoyed and referenced in years to come.
Registration Fee: $260/year 26-week schedule Material Fee: $70/year - includes various art mediums and supplies
Comparable items might be found at Michaels, Aaron Bros., or Hobby Lobby.
Mrs. Julie Corrigan earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Parks and Natural Resources Management from Cal State University, Chico. She worked as a Recreation Supervisor in Northern California before becoming employed at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa, where she has been for the past 27 years. Her experience at CCCM includes Data Input at TWFT, Accounting, developing and managing the Transcription Dept., Calvary Technical Service Technician, and Data Administration. She and her husband homeschooled four of their children and taught a variety of classes over the past 35 years, to both children and adults, including Art, Orienteering & Mapping, and Geography (to name just a few)! She is currently authoring and illustrating a new children's book, and enjoys reading God's Word and relaxing in Lake Elsinore with her family.
Miss Lavey
Ms. Rachel Lavey has been developing her artistic skills through outside courses and years of steady practice. She completed art classes from 2011 to 2017 with Mrs. Cathy Clark, a former Hsfm art teacher. She also worked as Mrs. Clark’s assistant, helping to plan creative art lessons and accepting greater teaching responsibilities. Through the years Rachel has entered art projects at the OC Fair and assisted in coordinating colorful, memorable art shows. A firm believer that while each person may start at the same artistic level, diligent and continual practice will greatly improve and help budding artists flourish. Her enthusiasm and gentle approach inspires students to build skills and knowledge at their own pace in a friendly, supportive environment. She enjoys working with elementary art students, and is an inspiring, encouraging member of Hsfm’s artistic team.
Students will learn the basics of drawing and painting using shape, shadow, texture and color. They will also be given the opportunity to complete lettering and illustration designs using ink and specialty pens. The year will be divided into four 6-week segments for graphite, charcoal, watercolor, and acrylics. Prior to taking art classes, students often believe they possess little talent for creating beautiful artwork; but during the course of an art class, students are inevitably surprised and gratified with their work. Regardless of age, taking art classes can help students improve motor skill, visual learning, and overall academic performance and innovation.
Registration Fee: $270/year 26-week schedule Material Fee: $55
*Comparable items can be found at Michaels, Aaron Bros., or Hobby Lobby
Mr. Corrigan
Mr. JP Corrigan presently works full-time for Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa Children’s Ministry (CCCM) as a Graphic Designer, while pursuing his own entrepreneurship in the world of topography and digital animation. Over the past 4 years he has been blessed to contribute to CCCM with curriculum designs, as well as numerous murals and full-size sculptures for their special events. His specialty is ink art and topography. He enjoys encouraging young talent to advance their skills in art.
Art students who have already learned the basics of drawing and painting using shape,
shadow, texture and color, will continue their training by learning foreground,
background, patterns, textures, drape folds, and color theory. Students will work for
6 weeks in graphite, charcoal, watercolor, and acrylics and will continue to enjoy the
gratification their art work brings. They will also be given the option to complete lettering and illustration designs using ink and specialty pens.
Registration Fee: $270/year
26-week schedule
Material Fees: $55
Recommended text or supplies:
Beginners 2 Art (G6-12)
23 x 26 Drawing Tote Board
*Art Supply Warehouse code number: AA17701
Aluminum Table Easel
Liquitex Basics Acrylic Paint set (2nd Semester);
*Art Supply Warehousecode number: LIQ101024
Supplies can also be found at Michaels, Aaron Bros., or Hobby Lobby
Mr. JP Corrigan
Mr. JP Corrigan presently works full-time for Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa Children’s Ministry (CCCM) as a Graphic Designer, while pursuing his own entrepreneurship in the world of topography and digital animation. Over the past 4 years he has been blessed to contribute to CCCM with curriculum designs, as well as numerous murals and full-size sculptures for their special events. His specialty is ink art and topography. He enjoys encouraging young talent to advance their skills in art.
Students will begin choosing their own subject matter and include techniques of drawing in 1 and 2 point perspective, enlarging pictures with grid, and broadening their knowledge of color theory. They will also be given the opportunity to complete lettering and illustration designs using ink and specialty pens. Students will be required to complete a sketchbook/journal.
Pre-requisite: Successful completion of Beginners 2 Art.
Registration Fee: $270/year
26-week schedule
Material Fee: $55
Recommended text or supplies: Advanced Art (G6-12)
18x18 Drawing Tote Board (optional) $9.09; Art Supply Warehouse code number AA17702
*Comparable items can be found at Michaels, Aaron Bros. or Hobby Lobby
Mr. JP Corrigan
Mr. JP Corrigan presently works full-time for Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa Children’s Ministry (CCCM) as a Graphic Designer, while pursuing his own entrepreneurship in the world of topography and digital animation. Over the past 4 years he has been blessed to contribute to CCCM with curriculum designs, as well as numerous murals and full-size sculptures for their special events. His specialty is ink art and topography. He enjoys encouraging young talent to advance their skills in art.
Students desiring to learn the guitar will progress from learning beginning chords and basic strumming & rhythm patterns to finger picking and chord arpeggiation. Music theory, as it relates to the guitar, will provide a foundation for understanding common chord families and chord progressions. Beginning theory for melodies and reading notes may be introduced to students who are ready. Miss Spehar has a heart to cultivate future worship leaders, and students will quickly become equipped to play the guitar using worship lead sheets. Students will be given practical assignments and will be instructed in good musicianship. Vocal technique will also be integrated throughout, and will help to improve each student's natural talents and abilities.
Registration Fee: $270/year 26-week schedule Material Fee: $5/year includes lead sheets and instructional handouts provided by teacher.
Recommended text: None Supplies: Students will need to bring their own acoustic guitar, tuner, capo, (Available on Amazon.com), and a three-ring binder to every class. Binder will hold lead sheets and handouts.
Music theory, as it relates to the guitar, will provide students with a foundation for understanding common chord families and chord progressions. As technique improves, melodic theory, note reading, and improvisation will be introduced. Miss Spehar has a heart to cultivate future worship leaders, and students will quickly become equipped to play the guitar using worship lead sheets. Students will be given practical assignments along with instruction in good musicianship. Miss Spehar will teach to the level of the students to provide reinforcement as well as build further upon the foundation that has already been laid. Vocal technique will be integrated throughout, and will help to improve each student's natural talents and abilities.
