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  Experiential Learning at MCG

Around 450 B.C., the ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius formulated the dictum, "Tell me, and I will forget. Show me, and I may remember. Involve me, and I will understand."
Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild makes a wide range of experiential learning opportunities available to Pittsburgh youth. Examples include hands-on community engagements, collaborative art-making, field trips to colleges and work sites. Experiential Learning opportunities take place during the school day, after school and weekend hours. Recent and upcoming experiential learning programs are…

November 2006

  • College Visit – Art Institute of Pittsburgh
  • Visiting Artist Series Residency – lecture, reception and workshop with Linda Christensen
  • College and Career Exposure: Governor’s Schools For Excellence Application Workshop
  • College & Career Exposure : How to choose a college
  • College & Career Exposure : Resume preparation and writing workshop
  • College & Career Exposure : Application essay workshop

December 2006

  • College & Career Exposure : Financing College
  • College & Career Exposure : Trip to Indiana University of PA or Edinboro University
  • Arts and Culture: Andy Warhol Museum field trip
  • Arts and Culture: Carnegie Museum of Art field trip
  • College and Career Exposure: Governor’s Schools For Excellence Application Workshop
  • College and Career Exposure: National Portfolio Review Day at Maryland Institute College of Art

Watch this page for periodic updates or contact Student Services Coordinator, Fiona Wilson