| Minimalist Abstract in Wine Tones
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Created by Ms. Todd’s and Mrs. Whitener’s Casa Art students, this painting brims with the bubbles and colors of a carefully filled wine cellar. In burgundies and terra cottas, this piece swirls like leggy red wines and brandies in glasses reflecting an autumn fire. Every student helped paint this 4’ x 3’ canvas, imprinting it with their individual and group energy. |
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| "Children of the World" Art Frame
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Ms. Todd's and Mrs. Whitener's Primary students teamed to create this work of art. The children imaginatively colored the cloth continents with fabric markers. Next, they “mapped” the world using the Montessori insets to outline the continents and printed the continents' names. The finished work was then mounted on fabric and framed in black. |
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| Treasures of the Globe Batik Screen
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Dr. Miller's Lower Elementary students painted the background with a rainbow of colors, then chose a monument from around the world and placed it on their rainbow. They chose ordinary items like rice, buttons and stickers and scattered them over their work. After placing them in the sun to dry, shadows of their chosen treasures left images on their fabric. Their faces were in awe when they saw what they made after it had dried. |
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| Top Gun for a Day Cold War Museum/Boltz Family |
You are cleared for takeoff in an L-39 Russian Fighter Jet. Ride along as the pilot takes you through combat maneuvers sure to test your endurance. A 30 to 45 minute ride; 5’4” minimum height & 18 years minimum (two available). Ride must be taken before March 1, 2008. |
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| "Flags of the World" Wine Rack
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Mrs. Schmidt’s Casa students hand-colored these international flags then pressed their handprint beside their work to add their personalized signature. One day they will be able to write their name perfectly but today this is their precious signature, captured forever. The flags were affixed to tiles that were attached to a solid espresso wine rack. To match this theme, the Reeves family generously filled the rack with wines from around the globe. The wine alone is valued at $250. |
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| Art Nouveau Stained Glass Lamp |
The Upper School Art students customized the look of this art nouveau styled lamp by crafting a shade of rainbow colors in elegant stained glass. Each student had total creative responsibility for the creation, firing, and fitting of their individual piece of the shade. All pieces were then assembled to complete this amazing eye-catcher. |
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| Firefighter for a Day City of Southlake Fire Dept. |
Fulfill a childhood fantasy of riding on a screaming fire truck, bound for the glory of rescuing lives and property. Tour the firehouse, ride in the fire truck, learn how to operate fire fighting equipment and have lunch with the crew in your full set of “bunker gear” and “Fire Services” t-shirt which is yours to keep! This adventure is best-suited for a child age 6-12. |
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| Minimalist Painting in Yellow Tones
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Ms. Todd and Mrs. Schmidt’s Primary Art students painted this geometric minimalist piece, suggestive of a cityscape at sunrise, just before the clock gives birth to another outburst of bustling business energy. Every student helped paint this 4’ x 2’ canvas, imbuing it with their group and individual identities. |
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| Solid Wood Art Easel
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"The best journeys are taken with imagination." Ms. Todd's Casa students created finger-painted animals to roam all over this easel. They chose their own finger-painted people doing activities that children love to do all day. This piece will spark the imagination of your child every time they are ready to create. |
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| Breckenridge Ski-Vacation The Warren Family
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Enjoy a one week stay (February 9-16, 2008) in two units of a relaxing Colorado condominium complex. With 2 bedrooms and 2 baths, each of these lovely winter havens accommodate up to six people comfortably (for a total of 12 when utilizing both units). Take the ski shuttle a block away to catch the lifts ( 2 blocks away) in the morning, come back in the afternoon to shop and eat on Main Street, one block over. Return home to soak in the private hot tub on the balcony. AAAAHHHH… (Auctioneer will offer these units as a single vacation package for up to 12 people first.) |
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| Hiroshage-Styled Cabinet |
The Upper School Art students hand-painted this clean-lined cabinet in the Andro Hiroshage style. Each student painted part of the designs on this cabinet to create the lovely, lilting landscapes and colorful atmosphere unique to this one-of-a-kind accent piece. |
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| Minimalist Abstract in Earth Tones
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Miss Marshall’s and Mrs. Schmidt’s Casa Art students crafted this unique piece, which speaks to kinetic cycles and hues of earth regenerating itself. Every student helped paint this 3’ x 4’ canvas, imprinting it with their individual and group energy. |
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| Premier Parking Clariden Parent Organization |
Enjoy front row, reserved parking at all school events for a year (Nov. 11, 2007 through the Friday before next year’s auction). This package also includes front row, reserved seating for your family (as listed in the Clariden Directory) at all school events and functions for the same duration. Hey, you must be in the front row! |
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| Can You Say, “BLING, BLING?” Pieter Andries Jewelers
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Pieter Andries Jewelers brings another Clariden “Share The Dream” Auction to a new level of excitement with this personally designed and crafted piece of exquisite jewelry. This is the designer accessory to wear when you want to “dress to impress.” This beautiful necklace has been handcrafted in Valencia, Italy. It is set with one half carat of brilliant cut diamonds of very fine quality to ensure maximum brilliance. This design is copyrighted and is only available from Pieter Andries in Southlake. |
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| Ocean World Toy Chest
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Mrs. Whitener's Casa students used their hands and fingers to depict the lilting movement of marine life on this toy chest. The children selected their sea-life animals and carefully painted them using all the parts of their hands. They dotted the ocean floor with their little fingers to make the pebbles. They used Montessori learning tools to create the world on the top. |
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| Antiqued Copper Frame & Mirror |
Mrs. Carter’s Upper Elementary Art students hand-tooled the copper monument reliefs that make-up the customized frame for this 30” X 40” mantle-piece sized mirror. The children antiqued each relief and attached them to the frame to create this customized look. This impressive piece brings a sense of drama and history to any fireplace. |
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| Pair of Mosaic End Tables |
Mrs. Nathani’s and Dr. Miller’s Lower Elementary Art students inlaid this pair of charming end tables with colorful tile pieces to create a beautiful room. Each child was responsible for the design and grouting of his/her own area, which was then coated with a 2-part acrylic epoxy mixture. |
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| Child’s Jungle Table and Chairs
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Miss Marshall's Casa students discovered a gentle way to capture the heads of Amazonian jungle animals on this solid wood piece. Each child selected and painted the faces of their favorite jungle animals, using their hands. Watch out below — the children added a sneaky boa constrictor slithering beneath the table for a little extra jungle fun! |
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| Your Private Chef for a Night
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Brio Tuscan Grille’s (Southlake Towne Center) Executive Chef and Clariden parent, Kevin Rodewald, will come to your home to prepare an authentic 5 course Italian meal for you and your seven closest friends. Fine wines, selected to complement each of these courses will be served, as well. Dale Carnegie could have written an entire chapter on this item in “How To Win Friends And Influence People!” |
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| Minimalist Painting in Blue Tones
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Miss Marshall’s and Mrs. Whitener’s Primary Art students created this geometric minimalist painting, suggestive of an evening urban skyline, capturing that look of carefree abandon and fresh abandonment that occurs downtown on weekdays at 5:01 p.m.. Every student helped paint this 4’ x 2’ canvas, imbuing it with their group and individual identities. |
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| Blue Pottery Barn Beanbag Chair
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Mrs. Schmidt's and Miss Marshall's Primary Art students drove all over this beanbag with cars decorated with international flags. Each student chose a flag, fabric-painted it, and added a special touch by drawing themselves behind the wheel. Their names have been embroidered onto their car, to identify their priceless contributions. (This beanbag has a lock on the zipper to ensure safety and is easily unlocked and washable.) |
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| Design Your Own Private Cruise
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7 Days Bareboat Sailing Yacht Charter: Launch from the British Virgin Islands aboard the Shangri-La, a 44-foot mono-haul sailing yacht , and set sail on a private, customized nautical adventure among the Archipelagos' 45 islands. This 3-year old yacht boasts 3 staterooms, 3 baths, 4 showers, and is fully equipped for chartered sailing. Included in your package is a captain/tour guide (unless you are bareboat qualified), per diem charges for fuel, water, motorized dingy, and trip-end maid service. You set the date, the course, and the guest list on this extraordinary Eastern Caribbean getaway from the Moorings Charter Base in Road Town, Tortola. (Airfare, travel insurance and food/beverage provisioning, not included.) Donated by new sponsors Mike and Gloria Currie of Cruise Holidays of Southlake, who will personally manage all your trip details. |
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Batik Sun-Painted Wall Hanging Ms. Nathani's Lower Elementary students captured the silhouettes of the animals of the Amazon in this unique wall hanging. Each child crafted their piece from an array of objects and a palette of colors. The art was then sewn together and hung from a replica of an African spear, reflecting the integration of the savannah, the hunt, and the native circle of life. |
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| Scratch Art of the Eiffel Tower
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Mrs. Carter's Upper Elementary students interpreted this image of the Eiffel Tower using Magic Scratch Paper. Together, 7 students created the center image, with each drawing part of the structure. Customized onto a beautiful solid wood frame, each piece is framed in rich mahogany. |
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| Around the World Steamer Trunk
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Let the adventure begin with this unique old-world travel steamer trunk! The Upper School students sanded, stained and oiled this treasure from days gone by. Next, they created and affixed original travel sticker designs to the trunk, depicting famous landmarks from around the globe. With care and imagination, our Upper School students magically transformed this diamond in the rough into a gorgeous keepsake. |
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| Room Makeover Alicia Maricle |
$1,000 towards custom decorating services from INTERIORS by Decorating Den toward window treatments, furniture, accessories, or wall and floor coverings. A great way to freshen up your home for the new year! |
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| Children’s Custom-Portait Painting | Capture the inquisitive innocence of your child’s face forever. Artist Judy Bell-McCuistion revives the lost art of portrait painting with this 30” X 30” acrylic work on canvas, valued at $1,500. |
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| David Yurman Jewelry Piece
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This piece reflects David Yurman’s signature use of clean lines and “cable" jewelry, made from twisted sterling silver ropes. Donated by new sponsors Bailey, Banks, & Biddle of Southlake Towne Center. |
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Jazzed About The Mavs! The Tubb Family Hoop it up when the Dallas Mavericks challenge the Utah Jazz on Sat., Dec. 8. This exciting package sports four platinum tickets, plus parking and light fare traditional ballgame food and beverages at the Platinum Club Buffet. |
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| Police Chief For a Day City of Southlake |
This lucky 7 to 12 year old child will accompany Chief of Southlake Police Wade Goolsby and take on some of his routine duties as Chief of the Day. Start the day by going for donuts, then patrol the city and back up other officers on kid-appropriate calls. |
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| Sky-scape for Three The Hinton Family |
Take a 30-minute aerial tour for three by flying egg-beater with Sky Helicopter in Garland — this experience can be a thrill to the senses during the holiday season! |
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Stars Struck The Tubb Family Wish upon the Stars Dec. 13 with four platinum seats plus parking to see them slide one by the LA Kings. Bring your own octopus! |
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| Wines of the World Tony’s Wine Warehouse |
“A loaf of bread, a bottle of wine, and thou.” Tony’s will host a private wine tasting for you and up to 39 guests in the Tony's charming grotto, featuring a tour of 13 white and red wines from different regions around the world. (Expires Nov. 30, 2008) |
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| Head of School for a Morning Mr. Deuel
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As Head of Clariden School, you will greet students in the morning, monitor halls and classrooms, make an announcement on the intercom, conduct a faculty meeting, and other exciting jobs while trying on this exciting role. |
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| Captured In Time Da Vinci Fine Portraitures |
A sitting fee and a beautiful 8” X 10” traditional finished portrait performed every year for five years at your choice of beautiful DFW locations: Ft. Worth Botanic Gardens, Turtle Creek or the Dallas Arboretum. |
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Turkey Time with the Cowboys The Baker Family Spend Thanksgiving Day with the Cowboys: four tickets (Section 114, Row 3), plus parking to the Dallas Cowboys versus the New York Jets on Nov. 22, 2007. |
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| The World Is Her Oyster The Mitchell Family |
Give her elegance on the half-shell with this classic jewelry set including a strand of imported, freshwater pearls with matching earrings. |
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| Wine Tasting Farpointe Cellar
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“Adventure in a Glass” — explore the world of wine in the elegant Farpointe Wine Bistro as you and 15 friends sample six different wines with an international theme. (Expires Sept., 2008.) |
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