Alison

Award-Winning Educator & Experiential Learning Advocate

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Bookings

Whimsical Pastry Decorating and Creations

Wednesdays

3:15pm - 4:15pm

12 classes

9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20

Grades 1-2

Enrollment pending

Mount Tamalpais School

(415) 383-9434

Imagination Station: Art Without Limits

Thursdays

3:15pm - 4:15pm

12 classes

9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20

Grades K-2

Enrollment pending

Mount Tamalpais School

(415) 383-9434

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Experiences

Sweet adventures await in this scrumptious series, where kids can express creativity through cupcake and cookie decorating. They'll explore pastry art, mastering the use of a pastry bag to create colorful frosting and whipped cream. They'll shape marzipan animals and craft whimsical pastry critters, turning ordinary treats into extraordinary edible masterpieces. Fine motor skills will be honed, and confidence in artistic abilities will soar. A yummy way to learn and play!
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Where colorful beads become building blocks for creativity. Dive into the spinning world of textures and designs, crafting unique jewelry, stunning wall hangings, and vibrant keychains. Enjoy art, pattern-making, and fine motor skill development.
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This joyful experience invites young artists into the colorful world of arts and crafts. "Imagination Station" provides a fun, supportive space to experiment with various materials and techniques. Young creators can build important skills while painting, sculpting, and crafting unique art pieces.
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About Alison

Alison, a distinguished educator with a rich background in both profit and nonprofit sectors, brings her passion for experiential learning to life in unique environments like open classrooms and art programs. Her diverse teaching portfolio includes Spanish, enriched by her year in Mexico, and various creative pursuits such as arts & crafts, beading, and cooking, fueled by her experience as a chef and caterer. Alison's impressive career also features leadership roles in international humanitarian efforts, earning her a White House award for environmental programs.

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