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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.

Minecraft Prom

Minecraft Prom

These are screenshots of the venue we have built for an online prom. While not yet complete, these give a fairly good idea of the final product. The event itself is scheduled for May 15; between now and then, more screenshots will likely be added to that folder. The "Buildings" subfolder has not been updated recently, but the "Progress Shots" (screenshots taken over the course of the project from the same positions and give an idea of how construction has progressed) are being updated fairly regularly and reach back to day 1.

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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Solar Boat wins First Place!

Avalon won the 2026 MERS Solar Boat Competition. Check out the article in the local news! Congrats, team!
May 21, 2026
Avalon won the 2026 MERS Solar Boat Competition. Check out the article in the local news! Congrats, team!
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Board Elections (May 7th, 2026)

Learn about the candidates for Avalon's school board.
May 7, 2026
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Learn about the candidates for Avalon's school board.
Contact:
Carrie (carrie@avalonschool.org)

Spring Gathering and Annual Meeting

Please join us! You have a chance to buy cool art, connect with Avalon staff and new families, and get a bite to eat. Also hear about the state of the school!
May 7, 2026
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Please join us! You have a chance to buy cool art, connect with Avalon staff and new families, and get a bite to eat. Also hear about the state of the school!
Contact:
Gretchen (gretchen@avalonschool.org)
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Students, Families, & Staff

Testimonials

I love the relationships I get to build with students and families over time - it is so rewarding to see such growth!

Staff

Survey, 2023

My education at Avalon didn't just encourage, but required me to be thoughtful in planning our projects and holding myself accountable for deadlines and deliverables while also stoking the fires of general curiosity.

Alumn

Survey, 2023

Graduating from Avalon helped be take accountability for my success. The project based education I recieved was invaluable in my real world experience as an adult. Even when I didn't do the work because I thought it was beyond me, every teacher empowered me and believed in my success.

Alumn

Survey, 2023

The advisor model is very effective. My child has forged positive, supportive relationships with their advisors which helps them be successful in all their classes. There is also a great parent community at Avalon.

Families

Survey, 2023
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