Summerfield Waldorf
Class of 2020
Senior Projects & Play
Podcast & play available until June 14th
Slowing the Tempo
by Luna Arteaga-Laak
To “build” a painting, I am weaving the canvas, building the frame, making the paints and paint brushes as well as sizing the canvas. I am hoping to make the paints from resources I find within the landscape I will paint
Toyota Rockcrawler
by Pete Bannister
I started with an ’84 Toyota, bought and ’80 that had one-ton axles and 40 inch tires. I have taken both trucks and combined them to make my crawler. At this point it is an off-road vehicle.
Reef Restoration
by Kai Hensley
I am learning about the state of our ocean reefs. Ever since the beginning of global warming, our oceans have been heating up, which directly affect the livelihood of the reefs around the world. My end goal is to bring what I learn back to the community, so we may better help the world we live in.
Acrylic Veil Painting
by Mimi Hollinger
My senior project is something that took many hours of trial and error. Unlike many others projects who set out for an end goal, mine was open ended. I challenged myself with trying a new technique and medium for creating a traditional Waldorf art. Veil painting with acrylic was one of the most challenging art concepts that I had to wrap my head around. In the end, all my frustration was worth it.
Wilderness Survival Solos
by Aidan Kelly
The main goal of my senior project is to learn all the skills necessary to survive in the wilderness, and then to implement these into several survival trips which will last as long as I deem possible. The skills necessary for this project include building a warm and waterproof shelter, finding and purifying water, making fire, locating and processing food and making all the tools necessary to aid me in all of these skills. I hope to gain a deep respect and awareness for Nature, a skill that will ultimately be the deciding factor in the success of my project.
Filmmaking
by Jazmin Piva
My senior project is to learn and experience the process of filmmaking. I learned from mentors, artists and filmmakers through conversations and by assisting them. Additionally, I implemented my findings by making my own mini-projects of film.
Art Exhibition Fundraiser
by Ella Rademeyer
I am hosting an art exhibition with the intention of raising funding to support a non-profit art school in CT called The Butterfly Art Project. This organization focuses on the therapeutic qualities within art as a way to help heal young children from traumatic events. In having this art exhibition I hope to bring people together to educate the community about my side of the world and this amazing school. It would mean a lot if you came to my exhibition on April 25th at 3840 Finley Ave, Santa Rosa in Studio #226, building 32 at 3pm – 8pm. Any contributions make a difference and it only takes (R160) $10 dollars to allow a student to attend for a year!
A New Heart in an Old Rabbit
by Mando Ramos
I set out to give my 1983 VW Rabbit a new and improved engine. I chose an engine swap that is common among VW enthusiasts for the aftermarket support and the sake of my budget and time period. This experience has offered many obstacles and opportunities for me to deepen my mechanical skills as well as my problem-solving skills.
Does the Punishment Fit the Mindset
Punishment Versus Rehabilitation
by Eva Silberstein
I started my project out by doing research on how inmates with active mental illnesses such as Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder, etc,, are treated in the American prison system. In order to get a clear sense of the success of the American prison system/justice system in general, I compared it to the Scandinavian prison/justice system. The goal of my project was to gain enough accurate information to be able to educate my fellow Americans on the dangers and downfalls of the American prison system.
Prototype Design
by Colin Williams
I am working with a company in Sebastopol called Ochs Labs, doing prototype and design work on one of their existing products that they wish to improve. My goal is to build a few completed prototypes that can ultimately be used to produce a new production version of the product in the near future.
THINK!
by Yifang Zhang
I've been journaling for 30 minutes every day in attempt to answer philosophical questions that I pose to myself such as “what is thinking” and “does originality exist?” After months of actively practicing and observing my own thinking, I did not fully achieve my initial goal to become a more thoughtful person, and I have only found how uncreative my thoughts are. Nonetheless I will continue to work towards that goal, and I believe that I will one day be able to propose original ideas, so long as I keep thinking.