Summer Classes June 4 -June 8

There is still time to register your students for the following classes!

Kinder Artists (ages 3-5)  will be painting dandelions. What a great way to start off the summer. There is still room in all sessions of this class which meets:

Ages 3-4

 Monday June 4th  9:30 AM 

OR

Tuesday June 5th  9:30AM

Ages 4-5

Monday June 4th  10:30AM

OR

Tuesday June 5th 10:30 AM
FEE: $7

There is still room in ALL of these classes for your creative child!

Passport to Art (Grades 3-4) Get your passports ready and travel the world through art. Each week we will visit a different country and learn about the culture through arts and crafts. Each student will receive a complimentary passport at the end of class stamped with each country visited.   First stop- CHINA! and there is still room to travel with us.

Mondays 12:30PM – 1:30PM

June 4^th – June 25^th 

FEE: $54

Angry Birds ROCK! (Grades 3-4)
Everyone needs an angry bird to call their own. We will painting a feilf rock to look like your favorite angry bird.

Monday June 4th 1:30-3:00

FEE: $22

Ultimate Tree House (Architecture) Have you ever thought about the tree house you would build if you could dream big? In this class you can build your ultimate tree house on a small scale. Think in terms of dollhouse sized staircases and rope swings fit for a fairy. These are the requirements: your house has at least three different levels and each level needs to be accessible – no magically jumping from level to level. One level needs a roof and three sides. Furniture and accessories that you build your self are optional and encouraged.

Grades 5-8 Tuesdays June 5– 26 1:00 PM – 3:00PM

FEE: $85

Mosaic Art Mosaic art goes as far back as 400 B.C. to ancient Greece where geometric patterns and scenes of people and animals were depicted by placing small pieces of different colour materials to create a picture. . You will learn how to create a 12” x 12” wall mosaic using Italian glass tiles and fine grout.

Session1: Grades 5-8 Wednesdays June 6-20 1:00 PM – 3:00PM

FEE: $75

Rocket Ships You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to create this fantastic rocket ship but you do have to be creative with paper tubes, tape, paint and glue.

Grades 4-6 Thursday June 7 2:00-3:30PM

FEE: $22

There is still room in ALL of these classes for your creative child!

Flower Wreath This wreath is made entirely out of egg cartons- you’d never know unless I told you. It’s beautiful!
June 8

Session 1: Grades 3-4 1:00-2:30PM

Session2: grades 5-6 3:00-4:30PM

FEE: $22

Judgement call?

Recently I received a phone call from a young woman who has just moved here from another location. She was very friendly on the phone. She has a degree in art education and had been talking and asking about art opportunities here. My name came up quite often as THE person to talk to about art in Carroll. Anyway she said she had been all over my website and noticed that I do "crafty things" with kids and was wondering if I would be interested in her coming in and team teaching with me but on an art level.

 Am I being too sensitive?  Because I was kind of offended.

All she had to go by was my summer classes which I will admit are more crafts based because parents don't want to commit to 6 or more weeks of classes in the summer. Plus I really enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of summer craft classes as do the kids.

During the school year it's all art. Every lesson reviews the basics- line, shape, form, color- we discuss horizon lines , foreground, middle ground and background- we make sure to draw what we see. We use watercolors, pastels, ink, acrylic paint, pencils and charcoal. We discuss famous artists and what it was like to produce work in their day and what their style of art is called and then try to imitate it.

Please don't label me as craftsy.

Or artsy-fartsy.

Or arsty-craftsy.

I paint. I draw. I create.
I am a creative person and I like to share my creativity with kids.

I pinky swear I will!

I've been a little bored lately. (in case my kids are reading this please read to the end before you text me chastising me for using the word bored)

The studio is going great. Classes are AWESOME! And I love working with kids. My class room rocks!

-but-

 The rest of the place is like - eh. I like the artwork and the jewelry but it could be so much more. I am pretty bored with it. The energy isn't there and you can tell because I hardly spend any time up front.

I was skimming through my blog list and popped into Jennifer's blog.

OH WOW! 

THIS IS WHAT I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR!!!!
Now how do I get people to get it?

I am an artist. I make things out of stuff other people throw away. My favorite source of materials are curbside, thrift store and re-cycling center.  I know there are other people out there like me. People who like to look at something and see POSSIBILITIES!

I promise you if I can get this going I will offer classes for adults too.

Pinky swear.

ANNOUNCING!

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The official Schedule of the Summer Art/ Craft Classes at Artworks Studio

(registration forms available here)

GRADES Kindergarten through 8th

Passport to Art (mixed media and cultures) Get your passports ready and travel the world through art. Each week we will visit a different country and learn about the culture through arts and crafts. Each student will receive a complimentary passport at the end of class stamped with each country visited. Come join us as we visit China (Blue Willow Pottery), Central America (Aztec masks), Japan (hand fans), Kenya, Africa (Masai collage)

Session 1: Grades K- 2 Wednesdays 10:00 AM- 11:00AM June 6th – June 26th
Session 2: Grades 3-4 Mondays 1:00PM – 2:00PM June 4th – June 25th
Session 3: Grades K-2 Thursdays 1:00-2:00PM July 12th -August 2nd 
Session 4: Grades 3-4 Thursdays 2:00PM-3:00PM July 12th-August 2nd
CLASS SIZE: 10
FEE: $54

Rocket ships You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to create this fantastic rocket ship but you do have to be creative!
Session 1: Grades 4-6Thursday June 7 2:00-3:30PM

Session 2: Grades 2-3 Thursday July 19th 10:00AM-11:30AM

CLASS SIZE: 10
FEE: $22

Angry Birds ROCK! Everyone needs an angry bird to call their own.
Session 1: Grades 3-4 Monday June 4th 1:30-3:00

Session 2: Grades K-2 Thursday June 7th 10:00 -11:30

Session 3; Grades 4-5 Thursday July 11th 1:00 PM- 2:30PM

CLASS SIZE: 10

FEE: $22

Ocean Diorama Let’s turn an ordinary tin into a picturesque ocean scene using sea shells, drift wood, and other bits of flotsam.
Session 1: Grades 4-6 Monday June 11 2:00-3:30 PM
CLASS SIZE: 8
FEE: $28

Painted Sneakers Turn a pair of plain white canvas sneakers into walking works of art. (You must provide a pair of white canvas sneakers for your child)

Session 1: Grades 5-6 Monday June 18 2:00-3:30PM

Session 2: Grades 3-4 Friday July 27th 10:00AM-11:30AM

CLASS SIZE: 10

FEE: $12


Ultimate Tree House (Architecture) Have you ever thought about the tree house you would build if you could dream big? In this class you can build your ultimate tree house on a small scale. Think in terms of dollhouse sized staircases and rope swings fit for a fairy. These are the requirements: your house has at least three different levels and each level needs to be accessible – no magically jumping from level to level. One level needs a roof and three sides. Furniture and accessories that you build your self are optional and encouraged.
Session 1: Grades 5-8 Tuesdays June 5– 26 1:00 PM – 3:00PM
Session 2: Grades 5-8 Tuesdays July 10 – 31 1:00PM – 3:00 PM
Class Size: 6/ Fee: $85 per person

Jewelry Making Make some fashionable jewelry this summer using unusual materials like metal washers, ball chain, embroidery thread and leather scraps

Session 1: Grades 5-8 Thursday June 14 & 21 10:00AM-NOON
Session 2: Grades 5-8 Friday July 13 & 20 10:00AM-NOON
CLASS SIZE: 10
FEE:$28

Batik This traditional craft comes from Indonesia and we have given it a new twist. Beautiful patterns and designs are created using melted crayons and ink.
Session 1: Grades 5-8 Thursday June 21 & 28 1:00-3:00PM
Session 2: Grades 5-8 Thursday July 19 & 26 10:00Am-NOON
CLASS SIZE: 10
FEE: $32

Fairy House Every fairy needs a home to call her own. In this class we will create a tiny pose able fairy doll and then make a house for her to live in. Participants are welcome to think elaborate from curtains and chimneys to tables and porches.
Session1: Grades 5-8 Mondays July 9-30th 12:30PM-2:00PM

CLASS SIZE: 6

FEE: $85

Friday Afternoon Crafts Friday afternoons in the studio this summer are all about crafting. Sign up for as many Friday afternoons that will fit into your schedule. We’ll be crafting with materials found around the house and found in nature.
Session 1: Grades 3-4 1:00-2:30PM
Session2: grades 5-6 3:00-4:30PM

CLASS SIZE: 10

FEE: $22 per date

June 8th Flower Wreath This wreath is made entirely out of egg cartons- you’d never know unless I told you. It’s beautiful!

June 15th Nature Weaving We will use red twig dogwood sticks, yarn and other found objects to create a unique nature inspired wall hanging.

June 22nd Painted Totem Turn an ordinary 2x4 into a work of art you will be proud to display in your garden.

June 29th Summer Wind Chimes Make a summer wind chime using sticks of drift wood and sea shells.

July 13th Peg Dolls Using wooden pegs we will paint a whole cast of characters from your favorite movies like Harry Potter, Star Wars or where ever your imagination takes you.

July 20th Print-ology In this class we will explore three different ways we can create more than one picture using corks, the sun and special inks for printing right from leaves in your garden.

July 27th Wooden Suns it is summer time and what better time to go looking for craft supplies outdoors. These wooden suns will use slices of wood and sticks to create a unique wall piece to celebrate summer

August 1st Miniature Mosaic This class is for those who like the idea of mosaic but only want to work on a small scale. We will use a handful of beans, some PVA glue and a CD case. And you have a self contained mosaic.

It’s Easy to be GREEN! (Re-purpose and up-cycling)

Each of these classes emphasizes recycling and repurposing materials to create something new, useful or beautiful.

Wood Works Sculptures Create a unique sculpture inside a cigar box using wood turnings and other scraps.

Session1: Grades 4-8 June 14 1:00-2:30 PM

Fee: $28

Hemp Wrapped Bottle Recycle and old bottle into a vase by wrapping the outside with colored hemp and if we have time we will make some fabric flowers to put in it.

Session 2: Grades 4-8 June 29 10:00 AM-11:30AM

Fee: $22

Hula Hoop T-Shirt Rug (recycling and weaving) Re-purpose colored t-shirts into a rug using a hula hoop for a loom. We will make a 36” decorative rug for your bedroom floor. Basic weaving with no fail results every time!

Session 1: Grades 3-5Wednesday June 6 & 13 11:00 AM – 12:30PM

Session 2: Grades 6-8 Wednesdays June 20 & 27 11:00 AM – 12:30PM

Class size: 6 / Fee: $54 per person

Photo Words! (Photography and computers)Back by popular demand! Students will learn top look at everyday objects with new eyes as we walk around downtown and look for letters of the alphabet to spell out their name. Using digital photos and Photoshop –images will be edited and put together into a unique wall piece. Students must provide their own digital camera of at least 6 megapixels and higher and bring it to the FIRST class!
Grades 5-8 Fridays June 8-22 10 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Class size: 6/ Fee: $90 per person

Bling Rings and other things to wear You’ve seen everyone with these big bold rings- now let’s make some! We’ll also make personalized bracelets with a hanging charm you will make yourself!

Session 1: Grades 5-8 Thursday July 1:00PM – 3:00PM
Session 2: Grades 5-8 Thursday July 25th 10:00AM – 11:30AM
CLASS SIZE: 10
FEE: $32

Vacation Travel Keepsake Shadowbox Gather all those little keepsakes from a trip you want to remember and we’ll assemble them into a small shadow box. (This a great class for kids who go on the DC trip or camp this summer)

Session1: Grades 6-8 Monday June 25th 2:00-3:30PM
Session 2: Grades 6-8 Friday August 3rd 10:00AM-NOON
CLASS SIZE: 8
FEE: $32

“Stained Glass” Picture This kid friendly project does not involve cutting pieces of glass; however, we will get beautiful results using tissue paper, colored cellophane and plastic sheeting.
Session 1: Grades 4-6 Thursday June 28th 10:00AM-NOON
Session 2: Thursday July 18th 1:00PM-3:00PM
CLASS SIZE: 8
FEE: $35

Sea Shell Frames Nothing says summer quite like sea shells. We will decorate a wooden frame with a variety of sea shells.
Grades 5-8 Thursday July 25th 1:00PM-3:00PM
CLASS SIZE: 8
FEE: $3

Mosaic Art Mosaic art goes as far back as 400 B.C. to ancient Greece where geometric patterns and scenes of people and animals were depicted by placing small pieces of different colour materials to create a picture. . You will learn how to create a 12” x 12” wall mosaic using Italian glass tiles and fine grout.
Session1: Grades 5-8 Wednesdays June 6-20 1:00 PM – 3:00PM
Session 2: Grades 5-8 Wednesdays July 11th – July 25th 10:00AM-NOON
Class size: 8/ Fee: $75 per person





Anything is Possible

So I didn't win the big grant from Intuit- that's OK.

What if I could design my dream studio anyway-what would it look like?

What would I have in it? Such possibility....

Let's begin at the front of the studio and work our way back

Big windows suitable for designing awesome displays - double paned and energy efficient

the door needs to be a screen door and then a door so I can have my door open on nice days without getting leaves and pigeon feathers blowing in. I love fresh air!

If this place was big enough it could a cooperative space where other creative people could have space to work and collaborate. Like Camp Omaha Co working

The store space can be pretty much what it is now with light wood floors and and enough open space for  my loom and all it's accessories. Plus a space to have a sewing machine out at all times- for making Zombie Pets and designing these tops I have had floating around in my head for the past 4 years! Or when a student needs to sew some paper for one of their projects.

A reading area with all my art reference books and magazines and a computer for looking things up. Yes, you would be welcome to stop by and go through my books and borrow one or two - as long as you bring them back. A table here would be nice to have so you can spread out as you do research. It would be social and working at the same time.

A fireplace in this room for when it's really cold out because weaving and fireplaces go so well together. And I spend so much time in my studio I would get more use out of it than at home :)

The class room would be big enough for 10 people to move around comfortably with ample storage of supplies plus storage for projects. There would be a place for coats and backpacks too! And two sinks -deep ones! And one with as commercial spray hose. Cement floors like I have now are critical. The kids are more comfortable when they don't have to worry about keeping the floor pretty. In fact an art room floor with some paint splatters adds character in my humble opinion.  There would also be space to store recycled materials - like cardboard tubes, and plastic lids and containers, egg cartons and other disposable stuff. Some people are savers and they need a place to donate the excess stuff!  If you were a teacher and you needed a dozen or more egg cartons wouldn't it be great to have a place to go where you could get some- without sending out tons of notes home begging parents to save it for you?

Don't forget the kitchenette - it's own area with an apartment sized fridge and freezer. And space for microwave, toaster oven and iced tea maker and a mini bar sink.

Then there would be an outside space part sun part awning shaded with a water source too - preferably with a deep utility sink. This is where we could do really messy things like batik, wool spinning,  tie dye and paper making. We could set things out in the sun to let them dry faster. I might even consider teaching adult classes if I had a space like this. We could drink wine and create. Have art retreats over a weekend.

And of course there needs to be a table with comfy chairs to sit and visit with friends who stop by.

Lots of parking for everyone who drops off or picks up kids for classes so they don't have to cross the street.  And outside the front of the building a place for outdoor murals that would change as often as we created them.

Oh I could keep going ......