Story Spaces - Morean Arts Center

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Story Spaces: Exploring Nature, Design & Imagination

Thursday

3pm-5pm

Price: $280

Materials Fee: $5 due at the start of class

Summer session (July 10, 17, 24, 31, Aug 7, 14)

Make up class Aug 21

Ages 9-16

In this hands-on, creative class, kids become young designers as they explore the world of architecture through, nature, observation, and storytelling. Each week students will become “design detectives”, investigating shapes, Patterns, and structures in the world around them – from tree bark textures to building facades. Using their discoveries as inspiration, they’ll sketch, build, and imagine their own dream spaces, from cozy reading nooks to nature-inspired hideouts.

Through drawing, model-making, and group discission, students will learn how design can tell a story and how nature influences the spaces we create. Whether building with different materials and colors to understand hierarchy or designing a space elevated on popsicle sticks to learn about water resiliency, kids will stretch their creativity while learning the basics of sustainable and thoughtful design.

All abilities and imaginations are welcome!

Teacher Bio:

Alana Matthews is a designer, maker, and passionate educator with a background in interior architecture and sustainability from George Washington University. With years of experience leading children in summer camps, afterschool programs, and creative play, Alana brings deep understanding of childhood development into every hands-on learning environment she creates.

He work blends art, architecture, and nature, encouraging young learners to explore how the world around them can inspire design. With a strong foundation in drawing, model-making, and 3d fabrication, she guides students in transforming their ideas into tangible, imaginative creations. Alana beleives every child is a natural builder and storyteller – and she is excited to help kids grow their confidence and creativity through observation, problem solving, and play.

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