Sara Jones, education director, is holding the possum Cinderella as part of our workshops at Wonders of Wildlife Museum at Bass Pro in Springfield, MO.  Are possums cute!  Yes!!!!

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 PROVIDING EXCELLENCE SINCE 1992!

Parties for the Summer!!!!

New and only available at Visual Manna!

   "I am so excited about your Artsy Animals Parties for Kids book.  Now we can have fun, wholesome parties without struggling with what to do and how to plan...I love the invitations, educational activiities, artwork ideas, games and snacks.  What a wonderful way to incorportate godly character into parties with friendly animal with  friends that children will love!"  Sue Ann Socher/homeschool mom

RAYMOND THE RHINO GIVES A PARTY FOR HIS BEST FRIEND EDUARDO THE ELEPHANT.  THEY MAKE RECIPES, RHINO PAPER DOLLS, PRINT A DURER RHINOCEROUS, PLAY GAMES AND MAKE A BADGE FOR THEIR BEST FRIEND TO ENCOURAGE THEM.  THERE ARE JOKES, RECIPES, WEBSITES TO ENJOY AND MUCH MORE.  OUR LITTLE BARNEY THE BAT HAS A POETRY PARTY.  HE GIVES PEOPLE CARDS WITH POEMS TO ENCOURAGE THEM.  KIDS LEARN HOW TO MAKE A POP UP CARD, A PINHOLE CAMERA, HOW TO WRITE POETRY, AND MUCH MORE. AT SYL SLOTH'S WESTERN PARTY, LITTLE COWBOYS AND COWGIRLS LEARN HOW TO MAKE A CHECKERBOARD, DRAW A TRAIN, AND SING COWBOY SONGS LIKE " HOME ON THE RANGE."  THEY LEARN ALL ABOUT COMETS AND STARS AND LEARN ABOUT THE QUALITY OF TENACITY WHEN SYL'S TURTLE FRIEND WHO IS EVEN SLOWER THAN HIM TELLS ABOUT HIS RACE WITH THE HARE,.  LITTLE BARD BUZZARD HAS A PARTY ABOUT HEROS AND THINGS THEY SAID.  HE EVEN VISITS THE PARTHENON.  KIDS MAKE ALL KINDS OF BIRDS AND EVEN A TREE HAT.  THE ONLY PARTY WITHOUT JOKES IS THE POSSUM'S TEA PARTY.  THEY LEARN PAPER QUILLING   AND HOW TO MAKE A BEAUTIFUL FAN.  THEY LEARN HOW TO FOLD A GIFT BOX, TOO. AND LEARN ABOUT EMILIY POST AND GOOD MANNERS.  LEO THE LIZARD HAS A MUSIC PARTY, WIHLEMINA THE WALRUS HAS AN ACTING PARTY....KIDS EVEN MAKE POSTERS ABOUT THEIR GREAT QUALITIES AND DISCOVER THE GREATEST IS KINDNESS.  KIDS MAKE PUPPETS AND A PUPPET STAGE AND DO TONGUE TWISTERS.  EVERY PARTY IS DIFFERENT AND FUN. THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR BACKYARD BIBLE CLUBS TO INVITE IN UNCHURCHED CHILDREN.   MOM'S WILL LOVE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO GIVE THEIR CHILDREN PARTIES WITH A PURPOSE.  THE SNACKS ARE FUN, TOO!!!!  COST IS $19.95.

NEW THIS YEAR STARTING JULY 11, 2008 YOU CAN HAVE LIVE ART LESSONS VIA THE INTERNET FOR AS LITTLE AS $20.00 PER WEEK taught by Sharon Jeffus.  FOUR WEEK CLASSES are AVAILABLE.  These classes will be for credit hours in high school art, or just general art training for multi-age children. CLASSES ON BASIC ART SKILLS, SCULPTING, PAINTING ON CANVAS, and ART APPRECIATION WILL BE AVAILABLE STARTING IN AUGUST.  CLASSES FOR HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE.  GUEST ARTISTS WILL TEACH TECHNIQUES.  YOU NEED A FAST INTERNET CONNECTION AND YOU ARE READY TO BEGIN!!! Save money on traveling to and from art classes!   MILLER PADS AND PAPER WILL HAVE ART KITS AVAILABLE. http://www.millerpadsandpaper.com/

August 13, 14, 15 Internet art camp with guest artists

This is a multi-age camp.  For four hours each day, students will have the opportunity of learning art techniques, vocabulary and appreciation.  A guest artist will be introduced each day.  The 13th will focus on drawing, painting and sculpting animals.  We will start with a horse, and continue to do zebra, a wolf, and a lion.  We will draw, paint and sculpt the animal.  We will focus on one animal in each hour.  The 15th will focus on things that fly.  We will do wire sculpture, draw and sculpt birds, design a flying machine, and do a variety of insects.  The final day we will focus on photography, and graphic design.  Students will receive a CD of free graphic software and will learn how to use it.  They will draw on the computer and an animation program will be introduced.  They will receive training on inkscape, scribus and more.  Each day will have a matted finished picture appropriate for their portfolio, along with other work.  Cost is $20.00 for each session.  Miller Pads and Paper will provide a basic art kit for the course.  Visual Manna will supply books, handouts, sculpting materials, and software CDs.  Cost for the materials that students keep is $125.00 from Visual Manna. Cost of the course is $100.00 for the 12 hours.  Matts are included.  CD's are included for continuing work at home. Call us with questions.

1-888-2757309. 

September 4, 11, 18, 25

This class is for credit in junior/senior high art appreciation.  It is comparable to two hours of high school credit and can be sent to various states for approval.  Each session is three hours long. 

Miller Pads and Paper sell a basic art kit for the class and Janson's History of Art that is a required text.  Students will go over art history from the megaliths and petroglyphs or early art to modern art.  Vocabulary of the arts will be included in this course.  Students will also receive a CD of graphic art training and computer CD of master artists from Visual Manna.  Course cost is $150.00. 

October 7, 14, 21, 28 make up date 30

This class is meant to give mentoring to students wanting to go into career art.  Individual evaluations will be required for getting into the program.  Cost will be $30.00 per session.  Contact us for more information. 

November 3, 4, 5, 6

This is the same description as our August Internet Art Camp. 

November 20

How to write and set up books on the computer/computer graphics/graphic design. This is a two part course for high school students or adults.  It will last six hours and students receive a CD with free software appropriate.

Sharon Jeffus, having taught Intensive English at the University of Missouri at Rolla and high school English, shows students how to write creatively and even how to write books. 

December 11,12

A Victorian Christmas/how to make ornaments and gives and decorate your house with a Victorian theme.  The first day will focus on Charles Dickens, "A Christmas Carol," Victorian Architecture, quilting and paper quilling and more.  The second day will focus on making a Victorian wreath, gift picture frames, and Angels.  This is the perfect time to make your Christmas gifts this year and save money.  Cost of this workshop is only $20.00 per day.  Visual Manna will send CDs (Christian Holiday Arts and Crafts), etc. and craft materials for $40.00. 

I am with The HomeSchooler’s Network – Sharon was just with us a couple of weeks ago for a fantastic art workshop for our kids.  We really appreciate her work with us each year – many of our kids look forward to this weekend all year long.
 

Thanks so much!

Joplin Homeschool Network

FREE SHIPPING ON all orders till June 30!   CALL 1-888-2757309 OR EMAIL US AT VISUALMANNA@GMAIL.COM TODAY!!!

ART EDUCATION THAT TEACHES ART AND REINFORCES CORE SUBJECTS!
ART THROUGH THE CORE PACKAGE
GRADES 3-8 LEARN SOCIAL STUDIES, SCIENCE, ENGLISH, MATH, HISTORY AND AMERICAN HISTORY, THROUGH ART  and THROUGH HANDS ON KINESTHETIC LESSONS IN ART.
THESE ARE SUPPLEMENTAL STUDIES. If you've tried everything else, and you have a child that loves to draw or do art, give these lessons a try!!!  Cost for 6 books is $110.00!  Free Shipping.  Order Geography Through Art from Geography Matters, see link in catalog!!! 

ARTSY ANIMALS LEARNING SERIES
GRADES PRESCHOOL THROUGH 3RD GRADE LEARN HOW TO BE KIND TO EACH OTHER ALONG WITH DELIGHTFUL STORIES OF THE ARTSY ANIMALS. CHILDREN LEARN HOW TO READ USING PHONICS ENHANCED BY SCIENCE FACTS AND VOCABULARY FUN.  THE LEARNING IS ALL INTEGRATED SO THE CHILD CAN EXPERIENCE MAXIMUM LEARNING AND ENJOYMENT. FINE MOTOR SKILLS ARE ENHANCED WITH DRAWING ACTIVITIES.  NEW WILL BE OPTIONAL SPANISH TRANSLATION WITH THE APHABET SENTENCES.  CHILDREN CAN BECOME FAMILIAR WITH SPANISH WHILE LEARNING READING.  COST FOR THE FIRST THREE ALPHABET READING BOOKS, ARTSY ANIMALS BEING KIND, AND THE ARTSY ANIMALS PARTIES BOOK IS $115.00.  ADD ADDITIONAL ART KIT PARTY BOX FOR $179.00 IN TOTAL. 

ART CURRICULUM AND PACKAGES
VISUAL MANNA ONE AND TWO, MASTER DRAWING, ABC'S OF ART, PRESCHOOL AND EARLY ELEMENTARY ART BASICS AND MORE ARE ALL PART OF OUR ART CURRICULUM THAT TEACHES TECHNIQUES, VOCABULARY, AND APPRECIATION.  AGES K THROUGH ADULT CAN FIND APPROPRIATE LESSONS.
GO TO VISUALMANNA.COM FOR FREE LESSONS AND INFORMATION.  CONTACT US FOR COST OF PROGRAM.
ART CAMPS AND SUPPORT GROUP ART WORKSHOPS
FOR OVER EIGHT YEARS WE HAVE HAD AN ART CAMP ANNUALLY WITH WELL KNOWN MASTER ARTISTS WHO TEACH TECHNIQUES FOR CHILDREN WANTING TO ENHANCE THEIR ART SKILLS. GO TO OUR CATALOG AND PAY YOUR DEPOSIT VISA/MASTERCARD AND WE'LL SEND YOU INFORMATION ABOUT THIS YEAR'S CAMP THE FIRST WEEK OF AUGUST. 
WE DO ART WORKSHOPS ACROSS AMERICA FOR HOMESCHOOL SUPPORT GROUPS!

VISUAL MANNA IS OFFERING MUSIC AND DRAMA WORKSHOPS GIVEN BY BILL NICHOLS, PROFESSOR OF MUSIC AT SCHOOL OF THE OZARKS THIS SUMMER.  GO TO WORKSHOPS TO READ MORE. 
 
WRITE TO VISUAL MANNA, P.O. BOX 553, SALEM, MO 65560 OR EMAIL US AT VISUALMANNA@GMAIL.COM OR CALL 1-573-729-2100 FOR INFORMATION.  "Getting Creative with The Core Subjects"

“The Christian is one whose imagination should fly beyond the stars.” Francis Schaeffer 

“Imagination is more important than knowledge.” Albert Einstein

Visual Manna Art Camp is a great opportunity for gifted children to get training in the visual arts by some of the finest professional artists available such as the nationally known David Plank.  We have a professional artist come every day and teach techniques. We help students develop their portfolio.  We teach painting, sculpting, drawing, graphics, and watercolor.  We also provide training in using computer programs in art and animation.  Contact us for a packet about this year's camp the first week of August.  PAY YOUR DEPOSIT AT OUR CATALOG OR SEND $100.00 TO VISUAL MANNA, P.O. BOX 553, SALEM, MO 65560.

CLICK ON OUR NEWSLETTERS TO GET A FREE SAMPLE LESSON. Here is part of our newest review from The Old Schoolhouse Magazine: Sharon Jeffus of Visual Manna wants to bring out the creativity and individuality of every child. Her books and materials help in that goal. This new series, called Artsy Animals, is delightful! Artsy Animals Learn to Read makes learning fun and exciting for our young learners. The book provides several benefits to children. First, it teaches reading using phonics and rhyming. Next, it develops fine motor skills through drawing using basic shapes. The text begins by reminding children of the basic shapes of drawing. Then the letters of the alphabet are shown, each with step-by-step illustrations for the student to follow. Some text about the subject animal is supplied. For example, for the letter M, the student reads a little rhyme--"I see a moose beside a mouse"--learns to draw a wavy line, then antlers, then ovals. After adding a few details, the student has drawn a moose! Next to the moose is an illustration of how to draw the mouse. Then Ms. Jeffus provides a few lines of text. In this instance, the student reads, "A mouse can weigh one and one half ounces. A moose can weigh over 1300 pounds."

All of this ties in to meet the other goal of this book: To teach science/habitat facts and enhance vocabulary. Ms. Jeffus notes that the book works well with children who do not know English and children who have learning disabilities.

Younger children will be delighted by this gentle, fun approach. I gave the book to my 9 and 12 year olds and they had a ball copying the animal figures!

Artsy Animals in the Ocean begins with a page of Dolch sight words that occur in the reading. The lessons then proceed with the goals of increasing phonetic awareness, art skills, vocabulary and science facts. Individual lessons introduce beginning sounds, blends, or vowel combinations. For example, to introduce the /ar/ and /oor /sounds, the text reads, "Draw a man of war on the dance floor," and "Draw a manatee who is a he," and "Draw a manatee who is a she." Then students sketch a dancing man of war and a manatee decked out with a hair bow and a necklace. Very cute! Your kids will be amused and pick up some fun nature facts with this whimsical volume.

These new books are a great contribution to your phonics, art, and nature education. Visual Manna has been "Educating with art since 1992." We hope they will endure for years to come and add many more volumes to their collection.

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WE ARE SCHEDULING WORKSHOPS FOR THE FALL AND SPRING. CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION. 

Newest Review: Art Adventures in Narnia

... Sharon Jeffus, in her introduction, sets the tone for the book with her enthusiasm for stimulating and encouraging creativity. The Table of Contents is like a tempting smorgasbord laid out before us, a host of images arising at the mere mention of lions, knights, helmets and crowns, thrones, the lamppost, castles, beavers, griffins, birds, dragons, unicorns, and more. Oh yes, our children have attempted to draw many of these, out of their heads, without a lot of guidance, with varying degrees of success. The neat thing about Visual Manna's books is the plethora of images to contemplate and copy, and the instructions included for the younger set, so that even our youngest can experience satisfaction with her results. 

And so, you're not just looking at a page of "how to draw a lion," for example, when you turn to the section on lions. No, you will see black-and-white reproductions of famous lions in art ("The Peaceable Kingdom" by Hicks, lions by Rubens and Escher, and more), pictures of lions along with questions to stimulate thought and observational skills, and art exercises that focus on shapes and lines, shading, shadow, and texture. 

There are websites to visit, questions to ponder, pictures to copy and art exercises to practice. While working your way through the book, you might use art concepts such as the color wheel; you might put down your drawing pencil and dive into working with clay, you might carve a face out of an apple. You'll read about pattern, personification and perspective and learn the meanings of art terms as you read and experiment. The book is full of suggestions for exploring art with various media, some of which you might not have thought of yourself (Q-tips, foam meat trays, or coffee grounds, for example!
 Even though I didn't get the chance to introduce the material to them in a more organized way, art terminology and examples are scattered through the pages in such a casual-seeming manner that our girls were learning without even knowing they were learning. They just thought they were having fun! .....It says a lot for the quality of Visual Manna's materials that the girls are looking forward to it, even though they've already worked through half the book on their own.