WSC Academy Provides Art Classes at Studio West Art Gallery

Jan. 19, 2012 - PRLog -- Contact: Aimee Zak   (810) 534-6127 / aimeez@wskills.com

Work Skills Corporation Academy Provides Art Classes at
Studio West Art Gallery

The WSC Academy is pleased to announce curriculum enhancements that include art classes at WSC’s new art gallery, Studio West, along with project based learning electives that include Psychology, Drama and Yearbook.

Kathryn Fox will be teaching art classes to WSC Academy students starting January 31st, Monday through Thursday, from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm, at Studio West. Kathryn, who is a certified teacher and professional artist, specializes in teaching art in alternative education environments. Students will learn how to work with a variety of media, in addition to learning about artists and iconic landmarks of the world.

The new studio provides an environment designed to inspire artistic creativity. Students, as well as professional artists, will use the bright, open space to create and display works of art. A variety of techniques will be used which includes batik, drawing, painting, calligraphy, logo creation, and cartooning. If a student’s artwork is selected for display at the studio, they may also earn an income from their work, based on their decision to make it available for sale.  
   
Founded in 2006, WSC Academy serves students who are seeking an alternative for education in a smaller, non-traditional, learning environment. WSC Academy is FREE and available to non-graduates, 16-19 years of age. Classes are in session Monday through Thursday, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  WSC offers students the opportunity to recover credits, prepare for the GED, or earn their high school diploma. Diplomas awarded by WSC Academy meet the Michigan Merit Curriculum requirements and are public school diplomas.  

WSC's technology based curriculum allows students to accomplish their academic goals in a flexible and supportive learning environment.  Students work at their own pace, in WSC’s state-of-the-art computer lab, and struggling students receive one-on-one support by teachers and classroom volunteers.  All of our mentors are experts in specific subject areas and go through extensive background checks prior to contact with any students.  Our highly qualified teachers and staff work closely with students to ensure they are successfully meeting academic goals, prepared for post-secondary education, and/or employment.  “We offer our students the chance to succeed academically in an environment of support and acknowledgment of individual learning styles,” says Kristen Winter, Instructor of Brighton WSC Academy.  

Registration for the new semester is well under way and the Brighton campus will be enrolling students now through February 8, 2012. For more information on the WSC Academy, or to secure your spot, contact Aimee Zak at 810-534-6127.  

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Founded in 1973, Work Skills Corporation (WSC) (www.wskills.com) is a Michigan private non-profit corporation governed by a volunteer Board of Trustees. WSC is CARF accredited and ISO certified. WSC operates in multiple locations including; Ann Arbor, Brighton, and Hazel Park Michigan



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WSC has been providing employment & training services to people with barriers to employment for over 35 years. Founded in 1973, WSC is a Michigan private nonprofit corporation governed by a volunteer Board of Trustees. CARF accredited & ISO certified.