Art as Glue for Learning
MARCH-APRIL | Art + Science & Nature
Wonder Lab: Drawing the Invisible
畫出看不見的世界
In Wonder Lab, students explore weather, plants, the body, and movement—and learn to use art the way a curious scientist does: to observe carefully and explain how things work. Inspired by artist-scientists like Leonardo da Vinci, Maria Sibylla Merian, and Georgia O’Keeffe, drawing and painting become tools for noticing details, asking better questions, and turning “invisible” ideas into clear images. Art becomes a tool for noticing.
在 Wonder Lab，孩子將探索天氣、植物、身體與動作——並學習像好奇的小小科學家一樣使用藝術：仔細觀察，把「如何運作」畫清楚。受到李奧納多・達文西、瑪麗亞・西碧拉・梅里安與喬治亞・歐姬芙等「藝術家／科學家」的啟發，孩子會把繪畫與繪製當作工具：看見細節、提出更好的問題，並把那些「看不見」的概念轉成清楚的圖像。藝術成為一種用來「看見」的工具。
What We’ll Make
* Weather Lab sketchbook (pencil + watercolor: clouds, wind lines, rain patterns)
* Plant Detective studies (leaf rubbings + colored pencil observation)
* “How It Works” poster (marker + collage: senses, body map, or movement)
* Motion mini flipbook (pencil + ink: spin, bounce, glide)
What We Practice
* Looking closely: slow down, notice details, spot what changes
* Showing ideas with pictures: simple labels, arrows, and “step-by-step” drawings
* Trying different materials: textures, layering, and playful experiments
* Curiosity habits: asking “What do you notice?” and “What happens next?”
MAY-JUNE | Art + Language & Stories
Story Builders: Pictures that Talk
會說話的圖像
In Story Builders, we connect images and words so children can think like storytellers and communicate with confidence. Learning from visual narrative makers such as Aaron Becker, David Wiesner, Quentin Blake, and Raina Telgemeier, students build characters, create story sequences, and design covers and pages that support reading—while gently strengthening writing through pictures that truly “talk.” Art becomes a tool for telling stories.
在 Story Builders，我們把圖像與文字連在一起，讓孩子像說故事的人一樣思考，並更有自信地表達。從 Aaron Becker、David Wiesner、Quentin Blake 與 Raina Telgemeier 等視覺敘事創作者的作品中學習，學生會創作角色、安排故事順序，並設計封面與頁面來支持閱讀——同時也透過真正「會說話」的圖像，溫和地強化寫作能力。藝術成為一種用來「講故事」的工具。
What We’ll Make
* Character design sheet (pencil + marker: expressions, poses, costume clues)
* 4-panel story challenge (ink + colored pencil: beginning–problem–try–change)
* Book cover design (collage + marker: title hierarchy + image concept)
* Folded mini-zine storybook (drawing + simple layout + print)
What We Practice
* Story flow: beginning, middle, end (and what happens in between)
* Clear pictures: making the “main idea” easy to understand at a glance
* Simple design skills: bigger titles, clean spacing, easy-to-read pages
* Improving ideas: trying a second version and making it better
JULY-AUGUST | Art + Culture
Where We Live: Festivals, Food & Stories
節慶、食物與生活故事
In Where We Live, children look closely at Taiwan—neighborhood signs, night markets, foods, temples, and festivals—and transform everyday details into meaningful art. Inspired by artists who capture the spirit of place (like Chen Chengpo), students discover that culture is a visual language, and that images can communicate welcome, celebration, protection, and respect. Art becomes a tool for belonging.
在 Where We Live，孩子會近距離觀察台灣——街區招牌、夜市、食物、廟宇與節慶，並把日常細節轉化為有意義的藝術作品。受到像陳澄波這樣能捕捉「地方氣質」的藝術家啟發，孩子會發現文化本身就是一種視覺語言，而圖像能傳達歡迎、慶祝、守護與尊重。藝術成為一種用來「建立歸屬感」的工具。
What We’ll Make
* Night market sign studio (brush pen + marker + stamps: bold, readable signage)
* Festival food illustration menu (watercolor + ink: culture through everyday objects)
* Neighborhood texture map (rubbings + collage + labels: places we know)
* “Welcome to Tainan” postcard set (mixed media + print: 3 designs)
What We Practice
* Noticing our world: signs, symbols, colors, and local patterns
* Making it readable: clear letters, strong contrast, simple layouts
* Choosing what matters: one big idea, not too many details
* Caring communication: designing for real people who will see it
SEP-OCT | Art + Math & Pattern
Patterns & Puzzles: Drawing with Logic
用邏輯畫畫
In Patterns & Puzzles, students explore patterns, symmetry, grids, and simple data to see how structure can make art clearer and more powerful. Taking cues from creators who value “less but better” clarity (like Dieter Rams) and playful invention (like Bruno Munari), children learn that logic isn’t the opposite of creativity—it’s often the engine that helps ideas click. Art becomes a tool for playful problem-solving.
在 Patterns & Puzzles，孩子將探索圖案、對稱、格線，以及一些簡單的班級資訊，體會「結構」如何讓作品更清楚、更有力量。我們從重視「少即是多」清晰感的創作者（如 Dieter Rams），以及喜歡用遊戲和發明來思考的創作者（如 Bruno Munari）汲取靈感，讓孩子明白：邏輯不是創意的相反，它常常是讓點子變得更順、更好用的引擎。藝術成為一種用來「玩出解法」的工具。
What We’ll Make
* Pattern playground grid (stamps + print textures + marker: repeat/rotate/remix)
* Symmetry creature lab (folding + ink + color: mirror rules → inventions)
* “Data art” poster (shapes + color coding + layout: simple class data visuals)
* Modular paper sculpture (cut/fold/build: forms from repeated units)
What We Practice
* Pattern skills: repeat, rotate, mirror, and remix
* Friendly “rules”: using simple constraints to spark new ideas
* Try-test-try again: small experiments without pressure
* Building in 3D: folding, stacking, and balancing forms
NOV-DEC | Art + Self & Community
Inside Out: Art About Me, Us, and Our Future 關於我、我們與未來的藝術
Inside Out is a chapter about voice—using art to say something real. Students turn personal experiences into symbols, scenes, and stories, then design them into small publications and posters that can be shared with others. Whether a student joined in March or just joined this month, this chapter works as a fresh starting point: we begin by building a simple “visual vocabulary” of who they are, what they care about, and what they imagine next. Art becomes a tool for self-expression and connection.
Inside Out 是一個關於「聲音」的章節——用藝術說出真實的想法。孩子會把自己的經驗轉成符號、場景與故事，再設計成小誌、漫畫與海報，分享給他人。不論學生是三月就加入，或是這個月才開始，這個章節都能作為新的起點：我們會先建立一套簡單的符號與故事點子，從「我是誰、我在乎什麼、我想像什麼」出發，慢慢擴展成作品。藝術成為一種用來「自我表達與連結」的工具。
What We’ll Make
* Personal symbol set (marker + collage: icons, badges, color codes, mini “flag” designs)
* Mini zine about me (drawing + simple layout + print: 1 story, 1 idea, 1 surprise)
* Poster or comic page (marker/ink + color: my community, my values, my point of view)
* “Future message” artwork (mixed media + typography: hopes, promises, inventions, or dreams)
What We Practice
* Turning ideas into symbols: simple shapes that mean something
* Sharing stories: pictures first, words when helpful
* Clear design choices: big titles, clean space, and thoughtful color
* Confidence + kindness: presenting work and respecting different stories
If you want your child to make art with joy—and also build confidence in how they think, communicate, and learn—this year’s program is for you. Join us in March, or step in anytime during the year and begin your child’s next chapter.
“All projects are taught with age-appropriate steps: Explorers focus on playful basics; Creators add more choices and refinement.”
如果你希望孩子帶著喜悅做藝術，同時也更有自信地思考、表達與學習——那今年的核心課程非常適合你。你可以從三月開始加入，也可以在一年中任何時候加入，直接進入孩子的下一個章節。
所有專案都以符合年齡的方式帶領：Explorer 以遊戲式的基礎探索為主；Creator 會加入更多選擇與精緻化；Communicator 則更深入發展敘事與設計能力。
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