WEEK THREE-DAY THREE

The students woke up this morning prepared and excited for the idea that we’d be spending the afternoon and evening in Laguna at the Festival of the Arts and Pageant of the Masters. So after breakfast, the students went through their morning routine of Creative Expression and Arts Workshop. It amazing to see their growth in just a few days!

Then we went to lunch. The students love all the options available each day at meals. Especially the soft serve ice cream available for dessert!

After filling their stomachs, the students loaded onto the bus with sweatshirts and jackets in hands, and made their way to Laguna Beach.

When they arrived, the students received backstage tours of the Pageant of the Masters. They got the opportunity to go onstage and see up-close the backgrounds of the paintings and sculptures. They also had the opportunity to see the costumes, headpieces and makeup area below the stage. Being behind the scenes made the students even more excited for what was to come tonight!

But for now, the students had an opportunity to dabble in some visual arts. They broke up into groups and got to do some printmaking, painting of Raku pots and mixed media projects. Once they were done with their projects, it was time for a quick water break and bathroom break then we walked to the park where we would have dinner.

The students spent some time getting to do preparation for their Talent Show and then had the opportunity to once again meet Carl St.Clair and his family. Then it was dinner time and all the students were excited because what was for dinner? Pizza!

After filling their stomachs, we made our way back to the Pageant of the Masters grounds and viewed some of the artwork of artists that are showcased at the Festival of the Arts. But soon, it was time to go to our seats. As the lights went down in the Bowl, the students were on the edge of their seats. This year’s Pageant theme is “All the Worlds a Stage,” inspired by playwright and poet William Shakespeare.

Once the show was over, the students were exhausted so we got back on the arts-X-press Party Bus and made our way to UCI to go to sleep.

Tomorrow, we will be spending all day on campus and the students can’t wait to see their friends and family at the Parent Presentation so they can share all they’ve learned!