Outside the Box – Juliann Talkington

For the past several weeks students at the Panama City Renaissance School have been working on bowls for the Chautauqua Learn and Serve Charter School Empty Bowl project. During the first session the children made bowls. Then the bowls were fired. This past week the children painted the bowls. After the bowls are fired for the second time the bowls will go to Chautauqua Charter School for their annual fundraising event to support disabled people in the Panama City area. So not only did the kids have a wonderful time making pottery, but they also learned about the importance of giving back to their community. Great work kids!

Outside the Box – Juliann Talkington

On Saturday, the Panama City Renaissance School held a free community event to celebrate Presidents’ Day.  The event included a parade, flag and revolutionary war display, and craft projects for the kids. In addition, Darrell Hertz dressed as General George Washington and told the children about the founding of the country. Masks of the presidents and Abraham Lincoln finger puppets were big hits with the young children. A special thank you to all the PCRS volunteers who helped make the event a success.

Outside the Box – Juliann Talkington

Don’t miss the Presidents’ Fun Day this Saturday from 2-4 pm at the Panama City Renaissance School located at 1608 Baker Court in Panama City.

Visit with General George Washington, see Revolutionary War flags, make a mask of your favorite president and walk in the Presidents’ Day kiddie parade. Fun for the whole family.

Although not required, children may also come dressed as their favorite President. Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes. For more information, visit the event website at panamacitykids.org or call 850-215-8712.

Outside the Box – LeeAnn Kozan

Wow, look at this fountain, it’s so cool!” After taking a quick moment to enjoy the outside installation, they went inside in search of the community exhibition. Before finding it, they had a chance to visit the smaller gallery where they found fun art such as giant horses and a lawnmower chair.

Once inside the main gallery they were fascinated with the different pieces of artwork and the various types of media used. The students discussed their favorite pieces and were happy to find one of their school mate’s artwork in the show. Amelia Talkington had a painting which happened to be one of their favorite ones.

After leaving the main gallery, the children took time to observe a ceramics class. The students and their teacher were delighted to have visitors. The children got to see people throwing on a wheel, sculpting a face and a fish platter and many other things. They asked loads of questions and were even given some clay to see what they could do at home. The children saw and learned a lot and asked “When can we do this again?” Art is clearly a high priority for the children at PCRS.