June 7 & 14
Grades K-5
10am-12pm or 1:00-3:00pm
Suggested donation: $40 (covers both weeks)
Facilitated by John Nafziger & Steve Thomas
Grades K-5
10am-12pm or 1:00-3:00pm
Suggested donation: $40 (covers both weeks)
Facilitated by John Nafziger & Steve Thomas
A two-week experience for children in grades K-5.
During week one, children will learn about native birds and animals and spend time looking for some animals in the woods. They will then create several creatures out of clay.
In week two, children will glaze their animal sculptures from session one and look for animal habitats in the woods as they walk the trails.
After July 1, children may pick up their finished sculptures. One sculpture will stay at Pathways to be hidden along the trails and one may be taken home.
During week one, children will learn about native birds and animals and spend time looking for some animals in the woods. They will then create several creatures out of clay.
In week two, children will glaze their animal sculptures from session one and look for animal habitats in the woods as they walk the trails.
After July 1, children may pick up their finished sculptures. One sculpture will stay at Pathways to be hidden along the trails and one may be taken home.
Following this two-part event, children will have:
- learned about the process of creating artwork with clay,
- learned about native animals and their habitats,
- helped Pathways add an element of fun to the property by contributing a creature for the Hidden Creature Trail. Animals created during this class will be featured in the Hidden Creature Trail when it returns in September - October.
What: A two-session nature and art experience
When: Saturdays, June 7 and 14, with two session options:
Morning sessions: 10am-12pm (full!)
Afternoon sessions: 1:00-3:00
Where: Pathways Retreat
Who: For children in grades K-5
Cost: Suggested donation of $40 per child (covers both weeks and all materials)
All proceeds from this event benefit Pathways Retreat.
Facilitated by: John Nafziger & Steve Thomas
Parents are welcome to drop their children off or stay and observe
If you have questions or concerns, please contact Janell.
When: Saturdays, June 7 and 14, with two session options:
Morning sessions: 10am-12pm (full!)
Afternoon sessions: 1:00-3:00
Where: Pathways Retreat
Who: For children in grades K-5
Cost: Suggested donation of $40 per child (covers both weeks and all materials)
All proceeds from this event benefit Pathways Retreat.
Facilitated by: John Nafziger & Steve Thomas
Parents are welcome to drop their children off or stay and observe
If you have questions or concerns, please contact Janell.
If financial constraints would be a barrier to your child attending this event, please donate whatever amount you can. $5 per child covers the cost of supplies.
John Nafziger taught art at Whiteman Junior High and Goshen Middle School for forty years. He also taught a sculpture class for elementary students during summer break for 20 years. In retirement, John continues to engage children in art at Walnut Hill Mennonite Church..
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Steve Thomas, director of Mennonite Men, is a certified arborist, nature lover, and Land Steward for Pathways Retreat. He likes relating to kids and adults in wild spaces to nurture a love for God's Creation.
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Complete the form below to register for God's Wonderful Creatures. To pay online, select the "Pay Online" button below. If paying with cash or check, please bring your payment to the first session on June 7. The suggested donation is $40, which includes the cost of materials.
If you are registering more than one child you can enter each of their names and grade levels in one registration form.
We'd like to have equal numbers in the two sessions, so if either morning or afternoon would work for your family, please select "Either session" under Preferred Session.
We'd like to have equal numbers in the two sessions, so if either morning or afternoon would work for your family, please select "Either session" under Preferred Session.