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Art Seminar with Fiber Artist Christianne Knight

As part of this weekly effort that introduces the students to a diverse set of Baltimore artists, Christianne Knight came into the school today. Christianne is a fiber artist who shared how she spins fiber into spools that she then uses to make her work.  Each of the students was given a crochet needle and picked out yarn to create a work. For most of the students this was the first time they had ever attempted anything like this. Christianne generously encouraged the students to bring the tools and materials home to continue their work.

This was an especially interactive and enjoyable session for the students.  Thank you Christianne and our appreciation to Cheryl Fair for curating these workshops.

Conversation with Zaire Camino & David Smith

We had a Conversation with two special environmentalists today – Zaire Camino, a Community Forestry Specialist with the Maryland State Department of Natural Resources, and David Smith, A community Engagement Specialist with Patagonia Baltimore.  Each shared their personal stories of how they became involved in the environmental movement and also talked about their collaboration in Baltimore.  This includes efforts to plant millions of native trees in Maryland and wed our non-native invasive species.

They highlighted the many conservation efforts in Baltimore City and the multitude of parks that are accessible to its citizens. both David and Zaire encouraged the students to spend more time outside in nature and also to take steps to create a better environment. Zaire offered to take the students on a special tour of Druid Hill Park just minutes away from the school.  David also offered to return with other representatives of Patagonia to talk about positive workplace culture and the ways they are integrating positive environmental practices into their business model.

First Financial Literacy Seminar of the Year

Money management was on the minds of TCS students today as we welcomed back our friends from Berman McAleer, The first monthly Financial Literacy class of the year was introduced by Kathleen Gower who designs this series and Ashley Wilkinson who co-taught today’s seminar. The class started with a game that broke the students into two groups that each had to answer financial questions such as comparing college costs or the cost of car insurance for teenagers. This was followed by a session where the students shared what they would like to learn this year from cell phone plans to credit cards and investment.  Kathleen is collecting this information to design the seminars for this year to make sure they are relevant to the student’s interests.

Thank you Berman McAleer for the great seminar, delicious lunch and the planning for the rest of the year!

Art Seminar with Photographer Nicholas Rudolph

Baltimore photographer Nicholas Rudolph shared his talent and tips with students today is our new weekly art seminar featuring local artists. The students learned about lighting, composition and equipment as part of this unique experience.  Nicholas is cofounder of Studio 5 located in the Station North Arts District. He set up his backdrop and lighting equipment in the school so the students could witness firsthand some of his techniques. this was a fascinating and engaging seminar.  Thank you Mr. Rudolph!