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Junior Project: Realistic Art

Junior Project: Realistic Art

This slide presentation shows a timeline of my art process. Starting with the inspiration of my parents art, to the art I did before starting this project including realistic and anime styles. It then shows my beginning in exploration of realistic art, specifically in human face structures. The next slides show my work in my St.Kates PSEO drawing class and the work I did outside of class. The final piece was a way to bring in all I had learned. I took pictures around the Twin Cities at night with my friend Jiahong. I took those pictures and edited them together to create a singular reference. To up the challenge I decided to paint the final on a 4x4 ft canvas. The final slide is the result shown. I used gouache and acrylic paint.

Colonization of Mars

Colonization of Mars

This was a devliable I made for a project focused on rockets and colonizing mars, it is a rocket with a small engine in it, once it is at it highest altitude the nose cap comes off and a parachute comes out.

Becoming a Luthier

Becoming a Luthier

For my grade level project, I built a tenor ukulele. I learned how to use the necessary tools for the wood work, how to come up with the measurements, and made the construction plans to actually build the instrument completely without a kit. It took about nine months to fully finish!

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Avalon School

Est. 2001

Through project-based learning and genuine community engagement, Avalon cultivates curious learners who take responsibility for their education, contribute to a more equitable world, and spark hope for the future.

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Students create their own projects as a way to complete state requirements and pursue their passions.
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CANCELED: Parent Education Event: It's That Easy: Parents as Sexuality Educators

"It's That Easy: Parents as Sexuality Educators". The session will focus on development, general tips, and skills for having conversations about relationships and sex.
January 13, 2026
Virtual
"It's That Easy: Parents as Sexuality Educators". The session will focus on development, general tips, and skills for having conversations about relationships and sex.
Contact:
Tim Quealy (tim@avalonschool.org)

Open House - Thursday, Dec 11th

Open House - Thursday! Come learn about our innovative and award-winning program, tour our space, and get questions answered from Avalon Staff. Thursday, December 11th, 6:30-7:30pm.
December 11, 2025
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Open House - Thursday! Come learn about our innovative and award-winning program, tour our space, and get questions answered from Avalon Staff. Thursday, December 11th, 6:30-7:30pm.
Contact:
Nora - nora@avalonschool.org

Open House - Thursday, Nov 13th (6:30)

Open House Thursday, November 13th, 6:30-7:30pm.
November 13, 2025
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Open House Thursday, November 13th, 6:30-7:30pm.
Contact:
Nora - nora@avalonschool.org
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10/10 would go to high school there again.

Alumn

Survey, 2023

There is an incredibly supportive environment from both the fellow students and teachers

Families

Survey, 2023

The inclusivity, the overall approach to learning, the staff is incredible.. I could go on and on.

Families

Survey, 2023

We absolutely love Avalon and it has been a wonderful experience for my kiddo. They love the teachers and interesting topics they get to learn about, we both love the wonderful support they receive for their special education needs, they appreciate the inclusive culture of the whole school and have a great group of friends, and they have enjoyed engaging in extra curricular activities such as after school credit make up, ultimate frisbee, and robotics.

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