2015 Talents Academy Brochure

July 2015
July 2015 Continued…
Sweet Treats
Learn by Doing
With Manjit Harrison
Learn to bake, decorate and create a different "treat" to take home
to your family each day. A fun class that will take your ideas of
cakes to a whole different level with cupcakes, cake pops, mini
cakes, chocolate goodies and more. $10 supply fee payable at
the first class to the instructor.
With Grant Will, Lyon County 4H Program Coordinator
(Grades 5-8)
Engage in hands-on learning by conducting experiments, shooting
trebuchets, exploring GIS and more through active participation.
July 6 – 10
Grades: 5 – 8
10:30 A – 12:00 noon
1– 4
1:00 – 2:30 P
Fee: $40, $50 Non-Resident
MMS FACS Room
Lego Machine Madness!
With Steve Harrison (Grades 1-4)
Beginning builders will learn how to assemble basic Lego
machines. These machines will stretch minds and creativity.
July 6 – 10
10:30 A – 12:00 noon
Fee: $40, $50 Non-Resident
MMS C-17
Lego Engineering
With Steve Harrison (Grades 5-8)
Designed for the serious Lego builder, participants will create
vehicles with universal joints and steering racks, and then
improve to build walking machines.
July 6 – 10
1:00 – 2:30 P
Fee: $40, $50 Non-Resident
MMS C-17
Totally Tie Dye
With Jennifer Buchholz
Let’s have fun and learn how to tie-dye shirts, towels, socks,
pillow cases and more! Several different techniques will be
utilized and it’s guaranteed fun. $5 material fee payable to
instructor at first class.
July 6 – 10
Grades: 1 – 4
10:30 A – 12:00 noon
5–8
1:00 – 2:30 P
Fee: $40, $50 Non-Resident
MMS Art Room
July 13 – 17
1:00 – 2:30 P
Fee: $40, $50 Non-Resident
MMS F-3
2015 Marshall
Talents Academy
Creative Dream Catchers
With Jennifer Buchholz
Make your very own dream catchers and other hanging art
masterpieces using several different kinds of strings, feathers,
shells, sticks and paint!
Cl ass es f il l u p qui ck ly !
Regis ter Toda y !
July 13 – 17
Grades: 1 – 4
10:30 A – 12:00 noon
5–8
1:00 – 2:30 P
Fee: $40, $50 Non-Resident
MMS Art Room
Junior Achievement Success and $$$
With Junior Achievement Volunteers
(Students who have completed 6th, 7th, or 8th grade)
Provides practical information about personal finance and the
importance of identifying education and career goals based on a
student’s skills, interests and values. Students will also expand
their knowledge of personal finance.
July 13 -17
10:30 A – 12:00 noon
Fee: $25, $31.25 Non-Resident
MMS F-1
All Creatures Great and Small
With Marshall Animal Clinic Staff (Grades 3-6)
Pet lovers will learn about grooming and routine care as well as
meet some of the animal doctors’ typical clients.
July 27 – 31
1:00 – 2:30 P
Fee: $40, $50 Non-Resident
MMS F-1
M a r sh a ll C o m mu n it y S e rv ic e s
Tel: 507-537-6767
City of Marshall
M a r sh a l l C o m m u n i t y S e r v i c e s
344 W. Main Street
M a r sh a l l , M N 5 6 2 5 8
www.marshallmn.com
M a r sh a l l C o m m u n i t y S e r v i c e s
344 W. Main Street
M a r sh a l l , M N 5 6 2 5 8
www.marshallmn.com
May 2015
Legos 101 Beginners
With Steve Harrison (Grades 1-4)
Use your creative skills while learning LEGO basics. Improvise
basic fun designs like the Eiffel Tower and enjoy freestyle
building time.
May 26 – 29
10:30 A – 12:00 noon
Fee: $35, $43.75 Non-Resident
MMS C-17
Crazy Lego Contraptions!
With Steve Harrison (Grades 1-4)
Learn about gearing, winching, driving and how to build other
crazy LEGO contraptions!
May 26 – 29
1:00 – 2:30 P
Fee: $ 35, $43.75 Non-Resident
MMS C-17
Pastry Chefs/Cake Boss
With Manjit Harrison (Grades 5-8)
Baking from scratch is an art that is becoming exciting again.
Learn new "baking" techniques and create some special baked
goods to take home. $10 supply fee is payable at the first class
to the instructor.
June 2015
Ceramics – Have Fun with Clay
With Joel McKinney (Grades 2-8)
Learn the basics of working with stoneware to create slab and coil
pottery, tiles and fantastic small sculpture. Finished creations will be
kiln fired. $5 material fee payable at first class to the instructor.
June 1 – 5
10:00 A – 12:00 noon or 1:00 – 3:00 P
June 8 – 12
10:00 A – 12:00 noon or 1:00 – 3:00 P
Fee: $25, $31.25 Non-Resident
MMS Art Room
Crochet Fun
With Torri McKinney (Grades 2-8)
Use basic crochet stitches to create small stuffed fantasy creatures.
Colorful yarn, a crochet hook and simple techniques will unleash your
imagination. $10 material fee for yarn, crochet hook and yarn needle
payable at the first class to instructor.
June 1 – 5
10:00 A – 12:00 noon
June 8 – 12
1:00 – 3:00 P
Fee: $20, $25 Non-Resident
MMS D-3
With Torri McKinney (Grades 4-8)
Learn several macramé knotting and weaving techniques to create fun
wearable fiber art. Work with silk, cotton and linen yarns, and then add
beautiful beads to make bracelets, chokers and even belts. $10 material
fee payable at the first class to the instructor.
Pinterest Products with a Spa Twist!
June 1 – 5
1:00 – 3:00 P
June 8 – 12
10:00 A – 12:00 noon
Fee: $20, $25 Non-Resident
MMS D-3
May 26 – 29
Grades: 5 – 8
10:30 A – 12:00 noon
1–4
1:00 – 2:30 P
Fee: $30, $37.50 Non-Resident
MMS D-3
Sweet Treats
With Manjit Harrison (Grades 1-4)
Learn to bake, decorate and create a different "treat" to take home
to your family each day. A fun class that will take your ideas of
cakes to a whole different level with cupcakes, cake pops, mini
cakes, chocolate goodies and more. $10 supply fee payable at the
first class to the instructor.
May 26 – 29
1:00 – 2:30 P
Fee: $35, $43.75 Non-Resident
MMS FACS Room
Finding Your Voice: An Exploration of
Public Speaking
With Thomas Wyatt Yerka
Public speaking is a vital skill for children to develop early and
the only way to garner those skills is through practice. Class
goal is to create fun, welcoming environment to help children
gain the confidence to express their thoughts to a crowd.
June 8 – 12
Grades: 1 – 4
10:30 A – 12:00 noon
5–8
1:00 – 2:30 P
Fee: $40, $50 Non-Resident
MMS Library
Origami for Kids!
With Garret Hoff (Grades 1-8)
Discover the fascinating art of traditional Japanese paper
folding – learn how to fold decorative, cool and useful items.
June 8 – 12
10:30 A – 12:00 noon
Fee: $40, $50 Non-Resident
MMS C-19
Friendship Bracelets and More
May 26 – 29
10:30 A – 12:00 noon
Fee: $35, $43.75 Non-Resident
MMS FACS
With Hannah Harrison
Have fun with manicures, pedicures and new hair dos while
learning all about Pinterest! Check out the latest fads and fashions,
decorating tips and recipes and be pampered while crafting. $10
supply fee payable at the first class to the instructor.
June 2015 Continued…
Video Game Design
With Alex Cleppe (Grades 4-8)
Join this class to learn more about video games and design your
own.
June 1 – 5
3:00 – 4:30 P
June 8 – 12
3:00 – 4:30 P
Fee: $40, $50 Non-Resident
MMS Computer Lab
Improve Your Chess
With Cory Butler (Grades 5-8)
Join us and play the most popular game in the world! Chess is an
excellent game for kids. It teaches strategic thinking, logic and
it’s fun, too!
June 8 – 12
10:30 A – 12:00 noon
Fee: $30, $37.50 Non-Resident
MMS Media Center
Painting with Watercolors
With Jennifer Buchholz
Learn about color and painting techniques with watercolors to
create your very own colorful paintings, such as a sailboat or a
beautiful starry night. $5 material fee payable to instructor at
first class.
June 8 – 12
Grades: 1 – 4
10:30 A – 12:00 noon
5–8
1:00 – 2:30 P
Fee: $40, $50 Non-Resident
MMS D-2
Marvelous Mosaics
With Jennifer Buchholz
Learn how to create your very own mosaics using a variety of
materials (paper collage, beads, candy and beans). $5 material
fee payable to instructor at first class.
June 15 – 19
Grades: 1 – 4
10:30 A – 12:00 noon
5–8
1:00 – 2:30 P
Fee: $40, $50 Non-Resident
MMS Art Room