EHS 2015 Visual Arts Retreat
Fri and Sat Oct 30-31, 2015
Blackwood Land Institute
www.blackwoodland.org
The Visual Arts Departments is sponsoring an over-night retreat for students interested in exploring the arts in nature. The retreat offers students a chance to explore issues dealing with creativity, problem solving, and experimentation of natural materials away from the limitations of the urban setting.
In addition to strengthening creativity and friendships, the retreat will focus on the relationship of humans and nature. Visual Arts faculty members will supervise the students and guide them through several projects in a variety of media.
When: Leave: EHS Fri. Oct 30th at 8 a.m. from field side entrance of Crum
Return: EHS Sat. Oct 31st by 1:00 p.m. at field side entrance of Crum
How: EHS bus driven by professional driver
Where: The Blackwood Land Institute Hempstead, Texas (approximately 40 miles outside of Houston). Blackwood is a working farm with an outdoor learning component. Landline at Blackwood: 713-768-3422.
Cost: $125 per student. Dorm room accommodations limit us to 30 students. Payment will be charged to your student account.
Who: Submit completed forms to Ms. Philbrick C310 no later than Fri. Oct. 16th
Other: Brief parent & student meeting to go over details on Fri. Oct. 16th you may attend either the 7:30 a.m. or 4:30 p.m. meeting, in Trotter lobby near the attendance desk.
Questions: Kate Philbrick kphilbrick@ehshouston.org
Menu: Breakfast: Please eat breakfast before getting to EHS on Friday
Snacks: provided once we get to Blackwood
Lunch: Box lunches from EHS make sure to select your preference
Dinner: Pasta w/ sauce: (meat, veggie or cheese) salad & garlic bread
Breakfast: Scrambled eggs, bacon, tortillas, fruit, juice & coffee
Students will miss classes and athletic practices on Friday, teachers and coaches must be notified of this excused absence. Students must have all instructors sign a pre-excused absence form and are held responsible for making up any work missed on Friday.
EHS Art Retreat
This form must be signed and returned to Ms. Philbrick C310 or any Visual Arts instructor. Trip fee of $125 will be charged to your bookstore account, please provide your signature and acct. # below:
______Acct.#: ______
Name/ Signature
This year the retreat will be held at the Blackwood Land Institute near Hempstead. Students will leave from school at 8 a.m. on Friday, October 30th and return Saturday, October 31st, by 1:00 p.m. Meals and lodging will be provided, please let us know about any dietary restrictions. Each participant needs to bring the following items:
Pillow & Sleeping bag
Sneakers or comfortable shoes
Towel & Toiletries
Jacket, sleepwear & a change of clothes
Bug repellent & Sunscreen
Hat & sunglasses
Flashlight
Camera
Sketchpad
Please make your selection for lunch & pasta dinner selections:
Lunch: Veggie Sandwich ___ Turkey Sandwich ___
Dinner: Meat sauce___ Veggie sauce ___ Cheese sauce ___
Drinks: Coke___ Diet Coke____ Sprite____ Dr. Pepper____
During the retreat, students will work on projects integrating art and nature, help cook, and be expected to clean up after themselves. Even though this is a school-sponsored event, I understand that my son or daughter will be responsible for any work he/she may miss during the retreat.
All students will be expected to abide by the Code of Conduct, as outlined in the EHS Student Handbook. Violations could result in the student being sent home at the parents’ expense.