From the Classrooms

201

IMAGINATION

Our little ones are full of imagination and so are these 8" hanging wall letters! Decorated by the children individually with a theme that represents each letter, this unique set will liven any wall and spark your creativity! Special thanks to Jennifer Bond, Catherine McCarver and Charita Chisolm!

Thank you, Emily & Eman's Younger Preschool

202

LET'S COOK!

Can there be too many hands in the kitchen? Too many fingers in the pie? Not with this delightful hand-crafted, signed cutting board and matching bread box. Let's get cooking! A cookbook showcasing the various baked goods shared in the classroom is also included. Special thanks to Maria Siegel for all her hard work!

Thank you, Maureen & Miriam Younger Preschool

203

GONE FISHIN'

If you're fishing for the perfect addition to your art collection, you will find Kate and Kerry's older preschool class gift off-the-hook. This 4-panel, mixed media oceanscape contains brilliantly decorated fish that will make you wish you were back in school. Students created the background with watercolor wash on canvas. Each artist created an angel fish and "signed" the piece with their thumbprint. We suggest you don't flounder on this one. If you are angling for a unique work of art, don't be koi, let minnow. Tackle this deal by raising your paddle and reeling in a beauty. Special thanks to Abigail Melnick, Kim Spancake and Rachel Cummings for all their hard work!

Thank you, Kate & Kerry's Older Preschool Class

204

CORN HOLE BOARDS

Nothing says summer like a competitive corn hole game! Don't hold back in bidding for this hand crafted set of corn hole boards, made by the children in Renee and Jennifer's class! All the children had a major part in the construction of these boards. The boards were painted Duke School gray, with the Duke School logo and Sparky the Dragon added. Each child in the class added their unique hand prints to personalize the boards. The set comes with eight bean bags in Duke School colors. Every child in the class designed their own bag so the winner will have their pick of which eight bags to take. Special thanks to Don and Courtney Smith for all their hard work!

Thank you, Renee & Jennifer's Older Preschool

205

"I SEE ME" SELF PORTRAITS

We can see all of our children in this delightful canvas multi-media collage of self-portraits. Inspired by their early semester exploration of "Who Are We?". This colorful and playful picture reflects their wonderfully maturing understanding of self and self-expression. When you view this sea of smiling faces, you are sure to smile back! Each of the children have taken special care to draw their own self-portraits and painted their faces, features and clothing to represent how they see themselves. What a special keepsake commemorating this year of growth! Many thanks to Lisa Lanier!

Thank you, Debbie & Zella's Kindergarten Class

206

"ROOMS WITH A VIEW" - OUR HOUSE OF CREATIVITY

This original playhouse, created by local folk artist Sam Ezell and the children of Beth and Lindsay's kindergarten class, consists of a large, house-shaped frame with 18 windows, measuring 48" x 36" in total. Each child created a meaningful arrangement of found objects representing a special space inside or outside their own home. The windows were then assembled to form a single 'House of Creativity', inspired by the class’ current house project and by the children’s natural creativity and curiosity about the places and spaces in which they live, work and play. The house can function as backdrop for hours of imaginative dramatic play, or its windows can be filled with 8x10 photographs to create lasting memories as a family keepsake. Special thanks to Melanie Hatz and Catriona Moore for their dedication to this project.

Thank you, Lindsay & Beth's Kindergarten Class

207

GARDEN SEATING FOR TWO

This incredibly unique and beautiful piece has a wood base and a tiled top that can be used as either a bench or a table in the garden, on the terrace, or in the house. The specialized tile work has been carefully arranged by the nimble fingers of the children in Helen and Leslie's Kindergarten class! This gorgeous piece is the perfect way to add extra seating for guests, serve beverages, and personalize your indoor or outdoor space. Our thanks goes to Mary Baird, Nicole Bernard and Kathryn Bailey for this project!

Thank you, Helen & Leslie's Kindergarten Class

208

PUZZLE ME

This 3 1/2' hand crafted wood puzzle of Lizzila is sure to inspire and entertain for years to come! Each and every decision regarding the design of the puzzle was decided upon democratically by the class, and then each student embedded their own creative concepts on individual puzzle pieces. The outcome is a gorgeously memorable puzzle! It comes with a large board for mobility and display as well as a wooden box to discreetly store the pieces. Special thanks to Maria Siegel for this project!

Thank you, Rebecca & Carolyn's 1st Grade Class

209

TRADITIONAL ZEN GARDEN TABLE

Are you a stressed parent? Then this table top Zen garden is just for you! The traditional Zen Sand Garden is adorned with 23 stones hand-selected by the children and is surrounded on the top and sides with 23 handmade and glazed tiles carefully designed by each child. Arrange the stones and rake the sand to clear your mind and allow serenity to surround you. Or you can remove the Zen center, and you have a lovely tiled side table wonderfully functional all on its own! This table is sure to create peaceful and thoughtful moments for your family. Measures 22" high x 21" wide x 25" long. Our great thanks to Sara Katsanis for working so hard on this project!

Thank you, Madeline and Kara's 1st Grade Class

210

"METAL"MORPHOSIS BENCH

Inspired by the children's butterfly project, local metal working sculptors, and the green design practice of re-purposing scrap materials, these second-graders gathered metal objects and transformed them into garden creations that adorn this beautiful bench. Approximately 4-5'. Special thanks to Melanie Katz, Bill Tobin and Jeannine Borzello-Brown for the assistance on this fabulous project!

Thank you, Paige and Andrea's 2nd Grade Class

201	IMAGINATION Our little ones are full of imagination and so are these 8" hanging wall letters! Decorated by the children individually with a theme that represents each letter, this unique set will liven any wall and spark your creativity! Special thanks to Jennifer Bond, Catherine McCarver and Charita Chisolm! Thank you, Emily & Eman's Younger Preschool
202	LET'S COOK! Can there be too many hands in the kitchen? Too many fingers in the pie? Not with this delightful hand-crafted, signed cutting board and matching bread box. Let's get cooking! A cookbook showcasing the various baked goods shared in the classroom is also included. Special thanks to Maria Siegel for all her hard work! Thank you, Maureen & Miriam Younger Preschool
203	GONE FISHIN' If you're fishing for the perfect addition to your art collection, you will find Kate and Kerry's older preschool class gift off-the-hook. This 4-panel, mixed media oceanscape contains brilliantly decorated fish that will make you wish you were back in school. Students created the background with watercolor wash on canvas. Each artist created an angel fish and "signed" the piece with their thumbprint. We suggest you don't flounder on this one. If you are angling for a unique work of art, don't be koi, let minnow. Tackle this deal by raising your paddle and reeling in a beauty. Special thanks to Abigail Melnick, Kim Spancake and Rachel Cummings for all their hard work! Thank you, Kate & Kerry's Older Preschool Class
204	CORN HOLE BOARDS Nothing says summer like a competitive corn hole game! Don't hold back in bidding for this hand crafted set of corn hole boards, made by the children in Renee and Jennifer's class! All the children had a major part in the construction of these boards. The boards were painted Duke School gray, with the Duke School logo and Sparky the Dragon added. Each child in the class added their unique hand prints to personalize the boards. The set comes with eight bean bags in Duke School colors. Every child in the class designed their own bag so the winner will have their pick of which eight bags to take. Special thanks to Don and Courtney Smith for all their hard work! Thank you, Renee & Jennifer's Older Preschool
205	"I SEE ME" SELF PORTRAITS We can see all of our children in this delightful canvas multi-media collage of self-portraits. Inspired by their early semester exploration of "Who Are We?". This colorful and playful picture reflects their wonderfully maturing understanding of self and self-expression. When you view this sea of smiling faces, you are sure to smile back! Each of the children have taken special care to draw their own self-portraits and painted their faces, features and clothing to represent how they see themselves. What a special keepsake commemorating this year of growth! Many thanks to Lisa Lanier! Thank you, Debbie & Zella's Kindergarten Class
206	"ROOMS WITH A VIEW" - OUR HOUSE OF CREATIVITY This original playhouse, created by local folk artist Sam Ezell and the children of Beth and Lindsay's kindergarten class, consists of a large, house-shaped frame with 18 windows, measuring 48" x 36" in total. Each child created a meaningful arrangement of found objects representing a special space inside or outside their own home. The windows were then assembled to form a single 'House of Creativity', inspired by the class’ current house project and by the children’s natural creativity and curiosity about the places and spaces in which they live, work and play. The house can function as backdrop for hours of imaginative dramatic play, or its windows can be filled with 8x10 photographs to create lasting memories as a family keepsake. Special thanks to Melanie Hatz and Catriona Moore for their dedication to this project. Thank you, Lindsay & Beth's Kindergarten Class
207	GARDEN SEATING FOR TWO This incredibly unique and beautiful piece has a wood base and a tiled top that can be used as either a bench or a table in the garden, on the terrace, or in the house. The specialized tile work has been carefully arranged by the nimble fingers of the children in Helen and Leslie's Kindergarten class! This gorgeous piece is the perfect way to add extra seating for guests, serve beverages, and personalize your indoor or outdoor space. Our thanks goes to Mary Baird, Nicole Bernard and Kathryn Bailey for this project! Thank you, Helen & Leslie's Kindergarten Class
208	PUZZLE ME This 3 1/2' hand crafted wood puzzle of Lizzila is sure to inspire and entertain for years to come! Each and every decision regarding the design of the puzzle was decided upon democratically by the class, and then each student embedded their own creative concepts on individual puzzle pieces. The outcome is a gorgeously memorable puzzle! It comes with a large board for mobility and display as well as a wooden box to discreetly store the pieces. Special thanks to Maria Siegel for this project! Thank you, Rebecca & Carolyn's 1st Grade Class
209	TRADITIONAL ZEN GARDEN TABLE Are you a stressed parent? Then this table top Zen garden is just for you! The traditional Zen Sand Garden is adorned with 23 stones hand-selected by the children and is surrounded on the top and sides with 23 handmade and glazed tiles carefully designed by each child. Arrange the stones and rake the sand to clear your mind and allow serenity to surround you. Or you can remove the Zen center, and you have a lovely tiled side table wonderfully functional all on its own! This table is sure to create peaceful and thoughtful moments for your family. Measures 22" high x 21" wide x 25" long. Our great thanks to Sara Katsanis for working so hard on this project! Thank you, Madeline and Kara's 1st Grade Class
210	"METAL"MORPHOSIS BENCH Inspired by the children's butterfly project, local metal working sculptors, and the green design practice of re-purposing scrap materials, these second-graders gathered metal objects and transformed them into garden creations that adorn this beautiful bench. Approximately 4-5'. Special thanks to Melanie Katz, Bill Tobin and Jeannine Borzello-Brown for the assistance on this fabulous project! Thank you, Paige and Andrea's 2nd Grade Class