Learning Anatomy Through Art

Learn the cross-hatching technique as you draw muscles and bones of the human body! Dr. Rick Tan shows you how in a video available in our Etsy shop and at the Bearth Institute.

Appropriate for grade 8 Waldorf on up, although artists, homeschoolers, and those interested in anatomy will enjoy it at a variety of ages. The picture featured here is from our 8th grade daughter, Joey.

Transitioning from Homeschooling to Waldorf Schooling

This past week, we transitioned from a homeschooling family to a Waldorf-schooling family.  The kids love their teachers (Joey's teacher is Daddy!), and we are enjoying being immersed in a school that is full of art, beauty and spirit. 

Rick's Grade 6 room (Mommy knitted the silk tie from the pattern in Living Craft Magazine)

Wilson at the Rose Ceremony for Grade 1

Joey in her new classroom

Ricky with his Grade 1 buddy at the Rose Ceremony

We felted some indoor shoes for Wilson.  More pics to come!

Mommy subbed for the 6-8 grade Winds teacher one day (taught band 16 years ago--nice to be back in the classroom for a bit!).

A tour of the beautiful new Kindergarten classrooms with handmade wood furniture.

Homemade fruit smoothies after school with berries from the farmer's market and mint from our garden.

Ricky is off to Ashland, Oregon with Grade 8 next week.  Joey and Rick are exploring Mt. Lassen with Grade 6.  What a wonderful way to start off the school year!