The Latest @ Studio 4 Art

New News, Studio 4 Art has a new site for blogin'

noreply@blogger.com (Studio 4 Art) — Mon, 29 Aug 2016 02:07:00 +0000

Change, always open to change. So, I have been working diligently to get Studio 4 Art on the map for social media. As well as building a site to host all of my needs, blog included.

PLEASE find and follow posts at the following location. With this new marketing hat I am wearing, posts will be more frequent, inspirational (my hopes), and a lot more about Studio 4 Art.

http://www.studio4art.net/s4a-blog/

Marin Magazine, BEST OF COUNTY!

noreply@blogger.com (Studio 4 Art) — Fri, 11 Sep 2015 02:49:00 +0000

This was received in the mail. If I could only explain the excitement. I know it is just a certificate, printed words on paper. But, for 7 years I have been working very hard to be seen, heard, acknowledged, and have the world (okay still have some work here), to know that Studio 4 Art exists, an art studio for children. Why do I care if people know about us. As a business woman, can't help it, I did do a happy dance. But, honestly, the pride comes from a deeper place for me.

I began teaching art when my youngest was in 4th grade, he is now 25. I began teaching because, well, he was attending a school that is known for having a fabulous art department, to me, however, they were still missing the mark of what art can do for a child. What I was seeing, even the art department was having to answer to standards. Standards are a good outline, my question is, "why do the standards have to strip away the creative aspects, the point of surprise, discovery, and outcome, out of the process?

As it says in my blog bio "To give children a voice through art. No other curriculum allows a child to explore, from beginning to end, discovering from a point of unknown to a point of completion, with the results of self confidence and awareness." The concept incorporates that if something doesn't work out (failure to most), what can we do as artists to change the outcome? Creativity is so powerful, it allows the brain to take in all information, formulate, calculate, and then reprocess, discovering a new outcome. Studio 4 Art does this through teaching art. This is the point. The reason I do what I do. Empowering children, through art, is the best gift I can give. Without standards to answer to.

Guess what too? I do find value in standards. I go to National Arts Education Association conferences and follow along with what children should be learning with each grade level in state standards. I use these as guidelines. Often times, our 8 year old students are working on projects that are high school level. Why? Well, one reason is because I find the subject material much more interesting. And two, because our students are capable. It is all in the teaching, understanding of a child, and the ability to teach on an individual level. At all times, we make sure that our students are working on projects (sculptures, paintings, drawings, mixed media, and even sewing) that are individual to them. They organize the idea, our teachers are there to help them execute the idea. Diversity is our goal, celebrating the individual gives them the confidence to know that their voice should, and can, be heard. The power we have that most art studios do not, we know how to incorporate creativity, individual thinking, process learning, and execution, with the knowledge of fine art techniques and terminology!

Thank you Marin Magazine for recognizing Studio 4 Art for its connection to community and children. We do love what we do and believe that getting crafty, is pretty crafty!

FINE ART with a FUN Contemporary Twist; SUMMER CAMP!

noreply@blogger.com (Studio 4 Art) — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 03:30:00 +0000

FINE ART with a FUN Contemporary Twist; Summer CAMP

Mornings:
9:30am-12:30pm (Ages 4-14)
3 hours $65/day $255/week

All Day:
9:30am-3:30pm (Ages 7-15)
6 hours $105day $435/week

register by calling 415-596-5546

**Sibling Discount
Extended Care: $12 / hr 9am-9:30am, 3:30pm-5:30pm
*Need help with childcare, we are here and you can write it off!

Teens ONLY Camp • NO ORDINARY CAMP!
Afternoons • 1pm-4pm (Ages 12-16) $255/week

JUNE 23-27; CLAY PLAY. All things clay will be explored: wheel throwing, sculpture and imagination!
JUNE 30-JULY 3; ANIMALS. Different animal theme everyday. Master artists shared to inspire new work. (4 days) JULY 7-11; MIXED MEDIA MADNESS. From papermaking to ceramics. Great for the kid that loves all things art. JULY 7-11; Teens ONLY. NO ORDINARY CAMP! Painting, printmaking, photography, ceramics and mixed media. JULY 14-18; FASHION DESIGN (7+). From fabric design to creating a pattern. Full of “how to’s” and inspiration. JULY 21-25; CLAY PLAY. All things clay will be explored: wheel throwing, sculpture and imagination.
JULY 28-AUGUST 1; Teen ONLY•NO ORDINARY CAMP! Painting, printmaking, photography, clay, mixed media. JULY 28-AUGUST1; CARTOONING. Character building, comic strips, comic books and bookmaking!
AUGUST 4-8; PHOTOGRAPHY. Learning to use a camera, composition, developing film and working with prints. AUGUST 11-15; Teens ONLY•NO ORDINARY CAMP! Painting, printmaking, photography, ceramics, mixed media. AUGUST 11-15; FINE ART PAINTING. Does your child love color? Love paint? This class is for you!

The Base of Success is Failure as Failure leads to Success

noreply@blogger.com (Studio 4 Art) — Sat, 04 Jan 2014 22:50:00 +0000

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The Base of Success is Failure as Failure leads to Success

Why are we afraid to fail? I have been contemplating this idea for a long time. I think my pondering is initiated by the kids creating at Studio 4 Art and ask, "You can't fail in art, right?" Many, if not all art teachers share this wisdom with their students. When students are told this, it is usually in the form of whatever you made is fine because there is "no failure in art", or it is used to alleviate fear of getting started with the project. I believe that the essence of what they are saying is there, but the true value and full interpretation is being lost, mostly because the explanation of what failure is in art (and in life) has not been vocalized, explained to a degree of what failure can be. Failure is all a part of the creative process and is in no way bad, "messing up" is okay, it is how we learn. Instead the sentence is said, and everyone moves on with the art project. My thought, art is a perfect place to share that you can make a bad piece of art, known to some as a failure, believe me I have tons. But, bad art, the failed pieces, are the reasons that you either choose to push creativity, not giving up and keep exploring on the same piece, or you learn what you don't like and change it for the next piece. My college professor explained that you have 1000 bad paintings in your career, be thankful when you get one of them out of the way.

Art is process. It cannot be gained by simply following a step-by-step instructional project that just creates fear to explore and damages the value of oneself to have the capacity of creating from their own imagination. Many, many ideas, explorations, art projects and inventions follow a process, it is called, the creative process*. And the creative process embodies that there will be failure, except it isn't looked at as failure, as much as it is seen as a part of the process. The more creative you are, the more each pass at what others see as failure, you see as a stepping stone to push further. Failure is not negative. It should be looked at as a place of discovery and the acceptance and reward of change. Remember the phrase, try and try again?

Now change...That will have to be for the next post, because as an observer, the reality that we have a difficult time accepting change, is a big one.

Teacher Jenson assisting to see how a screen print is made.

*Creative process
Incubation
Convergent and divergent thinking
Creative Cognition Approach
The Explicit-Implicit Interaction (EII) theory
Conceptual blending
Honing Theory
Creativity and everyday imaginative thought

noreply@blogger.com (Studio 4 Art) — Thu, 26 Dec 2013 20:10:00 +0000

I love the ornament exchange that I have been a part of for the last 3 years. The ornaments that I receive are so creative, sweet and fun. It has changed my tree from being full of commercialism, to a tree that has warmth and artistic wonderment.

This year, my ornament was late upon completion. This project came at a time that was very therapeutic and artistically needed. I really do love creating and am reminded every time I sit down, taking time for myself, how much it feeds my soul.

The poem that is written on the house reads:
My music plays, can you hear it? Shake me ever so gently and listen to my quiet jingle. Need a little more, take me in your hands and dance. Move me and I will sing. My windows, doors, and warmth are open for you to remember your heart. Think, feel, dance and sing.

Slab construction is where it all begins, taking the idea of Studio 4 Art's gingerbread workshop to a much smaller scale.

A hand sculpted heart is on the inside of each house. I was really mindful of this step. Clay feels SO GOOD. Especially this clay, the texture is like porcelain, very smooth.

A corner glimpse of my, at home, studio.

After, glazed and fired, sewing them with gold thread was the final touch. The heart that jingles on the inside is a gentle reminder that home IS where the heart is.

Community, Clay, Camps, Photography, After School Enrichment, Sewing and Holiday Gifts....YES we are busy!

noreply@blogger.com (Studio 4 Art) — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 18:26:00 +0000

Photo Journal of Our Happenings

COMMUNITY OUTREACH project. Working with CASCADE CANYON SCHOOL, handmade BOWLS were created and decorated with love to be given to those in need of food as a way to add happiness into their meal.

Art is a PIECE OF CAKE! With school holidays and breaks, Studio 4 Art's ART CAMPS continue to impress. Tons of projects and free choice, full and half day options, ALWAYS a lot of FUN.

Studio 4 Art has brought PHOTOGRAPHY into the program. These photos are from an AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT class. The students took photos, developed their photos (the child using the black bag), then using these photos to put into a mixed media piece using a photo transfer technique. SO much TECHNIQUE, SCIENCE and DESIGN.

Our little downtown always has a HALLOWEEN HAPPENING. This year, besides handing out candy, our TEACHER CARLY, drew the kids in their costumes. SUCH a SUCCESS!

ENRICHMENT classes are in full force. Studio 4 Art is currently hosting 14 classes throughout Marin. EXCITING that we will be expanding this program! CURRENTLY OFFERING acrylic/oil/water painting, sewing, photography, holiday crafts, mixed media and all art. K-5.

Studio 4 Art's SEWING program is nothing short of AWESOME. From beginners learning hand sewing techniques, to machine sewing (ages start at 6), to even designing clothes for ourselves, our dolls and our stuffies. TECHNIQUE, INSPIRATION, and CREATIVITY.

Friends and family using the studio to get some of their HOLIDAY GIFTS checked off that list. I am next in line! My list continues to be long.

I feel so BLESSED, as I was able to take a 2 week vacation recently, a much needed one as it has been very busy with family and business. I can't THANK my teachers enough for allowing me to walk away completely confident that our families would continue to have a happy and creatively filled time time in classes, birthday parties, camps and drop ins.

YAY FOR NOVEMBER....BRING IT ON DECEMBER!

Creativity and Contemporary Art at Studio 4 Art

noreply@blogger.com (Studio 4 Art) — Mon, 22 Jul 2013 10:30:00 +0000

Creativity can be learned. Creativity is opening up the mind to possibilities and to challenge what has been accomplished before. Change is celebrated and failure is not negative, as it is looked at as a lesson learned, and a place to grow. Compassion, diversity, understanding and acceptance. All of these are traits I find and accentuate on in our classes, camps and even birthday parties through the studio. Creativity is not thinking like the next person, it is a celebration of uniqueness.

Below are just some examples of how we are challenging some traditional techniques with a fun spin to create thoughtful, Contemporary art. There are also lessons on taking a traditional application and adding an element that has not been explored before.

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Contour self portraits printmaking, a new approach to examining oneself in a mirror. The lesson started by viewing ourselves on a mirror, drawing over what was reflected. The mirror is laid flat on the table. Taking a water soluble oil pastel, trace the features of the face, and the hairline. Once lines are drawn, take a saturated wet piece of paper. Place it on top of the water based oil pastel, rub hands on the surface and then lift, revealing your contour portrait. Each camper traced 3 different images of themselves, overlapping them in some way. Colors were of personal choice. Lastly, each artist then chose if their piece could be enhanced by adding just a bit of water paints in one common area.

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Studio 4 Art loves printmaking. Here campers created a screen print that was then incorporated onto a slabbed piece of clay. Campers were introduced to foreground, background, pattern, color and silhouette and contour line. Their background was composed of pattern and color. We talked about dynamic patterns, and patterns that would allow our image to "pop" off the clay. For screen printing with our students, we use a water proof glue, curtain sheers (from a local recycling center) and an embroidery hoop (that is used over and over again). Completely non-toxic and green. *the first 2 images are before they are fired, and the second 2 are after firing.

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I love experimenting! I have been reading a lot on gelatin prints and decided to give it a try. It was a great way to introduce layering to our campers. Playing with colors going from dark to light and light to dark and the effect of each. Colorful layers could be put on with a brush or a printing brayer, each creating their own texture. The kids LOVED it. The feeling of the gelatin was of course a hit, but the overall experience and the ability to experiment just to see what was going to happen was a true hit. A great element of surprise.

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Mobiles! Creating items in 2 dimensional form, then turning them into hanging sculptures, is a lot of fun. Organic shapes cut out, line drawing with sharpie to create visual texture, finishing with some water paints for lots of color. Then learning how to work with wire and all of their shapes to create a balanced art piece.

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In our textile design class, we had our students learn how to machine sew, but they also got the chance to design their own Studio 4 Art shirt. Campers in our summer textile camp become designers through learning to draw clothes draped over a figure, how color affects an outfit, different types of fabric and their make-up. We discuss how fabric is made as well, whether it is from a natural material (such as cotton), or if it is composed of recycled material (such as fleece).

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For the love of color and a zing of imagery. Here are campers that are creating a background with primary colors. Pattern was discussed as organic and geometric. Primary colors were used and brush technique and control were taught. This was a little Keith Herring inspired work. Not shown, campers also sketched each other in a pose that implied movement. The pose(s) of their choice along with art that communicated a positive message was added on top of their patterned background.

Contemporary art highlights many of the things that are happening in today's world, through observation, awareness and participation. This is just one of the reasons Studio 4 Art is focusing more on Contemporary art. We want our students to become aware of the world they live in and to apply themselves to creating a better world not only for themselves, but for those that come after them too.

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Creating a sketch before an actual project, is practiced regularly. It allows to brainstorm ideas, to get the mind working in a creative way, working out some of the problems that may occur, allow focus and attention to detail. It also grants students of all ages to know that sketching is a place to "mess up" and to think our ideas through. No erasing is necessary (although surely okay) because they are not meant to frame, to put into a museum or art gallery. As our campers get older, their judgments on themselves become more critical, forgetting to just let go, to explore and to play. We hope that we are teaching them at this stage, to go back to playing for that is the place of discovery and wonder.

Campers on this day were designing finger puppets that were later made out of clay. They each made three to help with stories to be told later in a puppet performance.

Hand sewing. Nothing like the finger dexterity, eye-hand coordination and focus. Our students and campers create their own patterns, and in this camp the theme was animals. Animals are left up to their interpretation. And yes, boys love it too. After all, most of our famous designers are men, right?

Keeping you up to date

noreply@blogger.com (Studio 4 Art) — Fri, 21 Jun 2013 19:58:00 +0000

A time line of photos showing the awesomeness that has been happening in the studio. I continue to be inspired and love the challenge of creating thought provoking curriculum.

Created with Kindergarten students. Forest houses! This project will also become a part of our Outdoor Art Camp. Pinch pot tops, with slabbed bottom structure. Bottom part of the mushroom houses were leatherhard so that the students could carve and detail without it collapsing.

Lots of art workshops even through the summer! For Teens and adults. The work that is created in these mini sessions are fun yet produce work that is very professional and will inspire you to keep creating. Taught by working, professional artists. Wheel throwing, Book making, Screen printing for t-shirts, and Zine making.

This was created by one of our adult drawing students. Our adult classes are very flexible to fit into busy schedules. 8 card class passes are good for an entire year. She has never taken a drawing class before and was inspired to add an additional element to her journal entries. She is a writer and published author and has loved seeing her progress (as have I). Love the expression of her fabulous dog (pencil on paper). Learning how to train the eye is taught even with our littlest students. Each new session working on something that intrigues our eyes and stimulates our mind.

Sewing! Who wouldn't want to add this to their basket of talents. Sewing classes are year around, with the special addition during the summer of Fashion Design Camp. Two different sessions available. In class and in camp students learn to machine sew, design patterns, work on personal projects, and above all gain confidence to create! For ages 7 and up.

After School Enrichment art classes have finished for the 2012-2013 school year. We will be back at it again in August, coming to over 12 different schools. So honored that Studio 4 Art is found as an educational and professional organization that can bring quality art sessions into schools.

Pictured here is a student who has painted his background and after mixing the skin tone, is painting the shape of the head....all with his fingers. This class is offered for students, grades 1-5, and I find it important to go back and remember what it feels like to play. They were later painted with brushes when we were doing more intricate work on the portraits themselves. They had a blast.

Studio 4 Art sponsors at least 2 free art days a year. This was a part of the Art, Wine and Music Festival in Novato. My favorite quote of the day, "Wheel throwing has been on my bucket list for years, so happy I can check it off. Thank you!"

Lino cut prints. The process has a zen quality to it. From sketching your design, to transferring it to your linoleum plate and especially with the carving. But the true reward, the magic of the print. Printmaking classes offer this as one of the techniques learned. We also have workshops!

This will be a part of the Mixed Media Camp. I think we may print them on t-shirt to show them off.

Bisque ware is available at Studio 4 Art. You can come in a paint a piece any time we are open; M-F 10:00-5:30 and Saturday from 10:00-2:00. This piece warmed my heart. It was created by the child's hand and her thumbprint. Then outlined with one of our glaze pencils. So sweet.

One of our own teachers was in a show recently. It sponsored up and coming artists in the bay area. This piece is one of my favorites, although it is difficult to photograph, the process is layers of photographs, printed on transparency's. He has bolted them together with space in between to give depth and also adding a bit of ghostly quality to them. Artist: Jenson Neugebauer

Our first week of summer camp. These young artists were looking at trees to sketch to become inspiration for our later project in clay. They were looking for the width of trunks, how many branches they saw, the outer shape of the tree (contour line), how to create so many leaves in one drawing and the texture they saw on the trunks. Observational drawing at its finest.

When we closed our eyes and imagined ourselves as trees with a background that symbolized our favorite time of day, this is what happened in our Clay Play fine art camp. Love, love, love. The process was of visualization, inward perspective, and painting on clay as a canvas. Summer camps, art work that is above and beyond.

Encaustics are still a mystery to many. I have been painting with wax for about 5 years now (first learning the process in college) and have enjoyed sharing my experience with our students. The scent and sensation of painting with melted wax is like no other. It is great for many, many reasons; laying in words and poems to work, layering in handmade paper, mixed media art pieces, for those that like to carve, and especially for those that enjoy the creative process. It is a medium that allows you to just let go and have fun. Truly. It is a wonderful medium if you love scrapbooking too! Encaustics is available in a weekly class, workshops throughout the year and will be a part of our Teens ONLY camp.

noreply@blogger.com (Studio 4 Art) — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:05:00 +0000

Product vs. Process; There is no black and white in my world

I have been a mom since 1990
I have been teaching since 1995
I have studied painting
I have studied Child Psychology
I have studied Learning behaviors
I have looked at many school models
I am an artist
I continue to research and be inspired
I am an observer
I am a lifelong learner
I have a blessed life

Why does this list really matter? It compiles, in a list, who I am. That I have been on a mission of understanding children, their needs, desires and what they deserve, for a long time. And what I have concluded, based off of many conversations with educators, with parents and childless adults, is that I am tired of the black and white of this world. People believe that teaching of art, follows one philosophy or another. The strong beliefs that seem to be completely process or completely product. Gray is more my color. I like the middle.

Why did I become a teacher in art? Because I wanted to give more than what I saw, and researched, kids were getting in any system, private or public. I saw such potential that was not being taught, because of curriculum standards, or because of the lack of knowledge and exploration of teachers themselves. The lack of taking into the account of individual learners and their intellects. I knew I had a view that would enhance a child's learning experience, a space that had not been tapped into. A place of honor, a place of education, a place to feel pride and especially a place of discovery. I believe in people. I believe that we all have the power to appreciate change. I believe that we all owe it to ourselves to open up to the possibilities of "us". Studio 4 Art is just one step in this path I am creating. I get so passionate about the teaching of art, that I want to get on top of a mountain and shout to the world, WE NEED CREATIVE EXPLORATION AND WE NEED TO ALLOW OURSELVES TO PLAY IN ART. Think if everyone around you had the comfort to believe in themselves, to have an outlet where they could release and evaluate to learn along the way. We would live in a more productive, emotionally intact, and conscientious world.

I completely disagree with product models for art. They actually give me the heebie-jeebies. Art is about giving a person a voice, a place of discovery and personal power. That is taken away when a child or an adult is given a step-by-step process. It is taking away the belief that one has the capacity to dig down deep and discover, on their own, without being fed every step of the way. To make art like another repulses me. Yes, repulses. Makes me sad. It creates people, many people, who don't feel that their thoughts, ideas and actions have value. It creates a follower. Someone that becomes scared to think for themselves. I know this sounds dramatic, I am dramatic, but I do believe this and have observed it myself. And look around you, how many of us feel comfortable challenging what has already been put in place? Myself included. It took me many, many years to realize that following the rules that someone else had put into place, wasn't always the best.

Process style of learning. I love the open ended ideas of process art. I think that it can push an artist through uncomfortable feelings, the unknown, into a comfortable space of knowing. Even, if in the end, you don't like what you have done. You learn by doing. What I disagree with in this model is that, like everything in life, there are tools that can enhance the exploratory path. Not to change, alter or take away your idea, but to give you even more to work with, a louder voice, a more educated piece. Imagination is celebrated.

So, where does the gray come in? Every step becomes a place for scaffolding on the previous thought or the previous technique. As an educator it is my job to assist. To ask questions that engage and push an original thought to the next level. Never telling what I think should or even could be done, but to ask questions that allow the learner to become the educator of themselves. Hopefully, a person, like myself, that enjoys new, enjoys discovery, enjoys "rethinking" and becomes a lifelong learner. Celebrate being different and learning that being like everyone else not only doesn't exist, but would make the world a boring place to be.

I am just trying to help create good, thinking, humans. And surprisingly, not necessarily even artists.

Lots of Creative Art Goodness is Happening @ Studio4Art

noreply@blogger.com (Studio 4 Art) — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:51:00 +0000

Studio 4 Art has so many layers to what we do, that at times it gets a little tricky to share completely, all of the options and opportunities, we offer. One thing is for sure, no one teaches and inspires like we do. All instructors love what they do and are professional artists that bring in their own expertise.

Besides our daily drop-in's that are available all day, for all ages, Studio 4 Art also offers:

Adult and Teens

Classes

Workshops

Parties

Teen Camps

Children

Classes

Workshops

Parties

Camps

Community Outreach

Please try to read through, so that you have a better idea of different ways of art exploration. I am not kidding when I say there are a lot of fun, unique, inspiring, and educational opportunities. I love our art studio!!

Adults and Teens (15+)

*NEW 8 Class card pass.
Use ANYTIME on ANY class, good for one year
$320.00 for 8 classes, any classes, any time.
Ongoing. Call 24 hours in advance for reservation. Join anytime. Space is limited.
Call (415) 596-5546 or
email studio4artmarin@gmail.com to preregister now!

Drawing/Illustration

Beginner/Intermediate

Learn fundamentals through traditional teaching techniques including composition, perspective, shading, sketching and the development and celebration of personal style. Learn how to train your artist’s eye and the ability to break down anything into shape, value and line. Dry and wet mediums will be demonstrated.

Mondays Ongoing
10:00am-12:00pm or 6:30pm-8:30pm
Call (415) 596-5546 or email studio4artmarin@gmail.com to preregister now!

Clay: Form and Functional Ceramics

Beginner/Intermediate

Slab Rollers Rule! A hands-on class teaching soft slab construction. Getting tips and knowledge of surface design using underglazes, stencils, and screen printing on greenware and wet clay.

Wednesdays Ongoing
10:00am-12:00pm
Call (415) 596-5546 or email studio4artmarin@gmail.com to preregister now!

Clay: Wheel Throwing and Handbuilding

Beginner and beyond

Plates, mugs, lidded boxes, platters, vases, sculptures. Techniques in surface design, sgraffito, printmaking on wet clay and the use of unusual tools to create art in all forms. You can also use this class to continue any workshop classes or as a time to work on your own projects in our ceramics studio. We do have the ability to fire large pieces.

Wednesdays Ongoing
6:30pm-8:30pm
Call (415) 596-5546 or email studio4artmarin@gmail.com to preregister now!

Printmaking: Linocut + Monotype + Screen Printing

Beginner and beyond

Students will learn a variety of printmaking techniques including Monotype printing, Linocut relief printing and screen printing. Students have the chance to pick and choose what technique they would like to create in.

Monotype Printing: One of the more ethereal printmaking techniques, students will create one of a kind prints. A variety of mediums will be applied such as encaustics (melted beeswax), watercolor, and ink.

Linocut Relief Printing: Using carving tools, students will learn to create detailed block prints. We will focus on creating reduction prints (using the same block for multiple layers) and multiple-block prints (using more than one block for layers on one print).

Cyanotype Prints: Demonstrating how to print using a traditional photographic process. Chemicals are applied to a surface (paper, wood, or even cotton) and left to dry. Once dry the surface becomes photosensitive and students will use digital negatives (that you learn to create) and the sun to create unique prints in a beautiful blue tone.

Thursdays, 6:30pm-9:00pm
Call (415) 596-5546 or email studio4artmarin@gmail.com to preregister now!

Mosaics and Surfaces

Beginner and beyond

A perfect introduction to mosaics using ceramic tile, found objects and small ceramic sculpture. This is a great building block for those that love to explore and experiment, have future ideas in mind for school fundraising projects, or further mosaic projects. This is a class that covers design, terminology, types of materials (historical and newer approaches), substrates, fixatives, tools, grouting, sealing and finishing. At time of registration, you will decide on which project you would like to work on: Wall art (creating a picture with broken pottery on a 12” x 12” substrate), frame, mirror (12” x 12”) stepping stones (square), name plaque, address plaque.

Tuesdays, 7:00pm-9:00pm
Call (415) 596-5546 or email studio4artmarin@gmail.com to preregister now!

Sewing

Beginner / Intermediate

Learning to sew is a skill that can be fully accomplished by anyone, with proper instruction, guidance and support. Studio 4 Art will be there every step of the way. Small class to ensure lots of one-on-one attention.

Thursdays Ongoing, 11:00am-1:00pm or 6:30pm-8:30pm
Call (415) 596-5546 or email studio4artmarin@gmail.com to preregister now!

Quilt Making

Intermediate

Learning to quilt is a skill that can be fully accomplished by anyone, with proper instruction, guidance and support. Studio 4 Art will be there every step of the way. Small class to ensure lots of one-on-one attention. Quilt making does require basic sewing skills.

Thursdays Ongoing, 11:00am-1:00pm or 6:30pm-8:30pm
Call (415) 596-5546 or email studio4artmarin@gmail.com to preregister now!

Encaustics: Painting with Hot Beeswax

Beginner / Intermediate

Beginners, intermediates and especially those that like to explore. This class is full of experimentation, learning about hot wax and how to use, with the ease of using stencils, stamps, papers, and other objects to create a fun, abstract work. No experience necessary. This medium and this method allows you to just play and not worry about your results, although you will love the results!

Abstracts are not your only option when painting with wax. Students will also learn how to paint more realistic pieces and how to incorporate oil paint and oil sticks into their painting.

Directions will also be given on how to make your own encaustic material and what supplies you may need if you want to continue creating at home.

Tuesdays Ongoing, 7:00pm-9:00pm
Call (415) 596-5546 or email studio4artmarin@gmail.com to preregister now!

Teens Only Camps

July 8-12, 2013

Afternoons only (2:30pm-5:30pm)

August 5-9, 2013

Afternoons only (2:30pm-5:30pm)

This is an all week camp option held in our Annex (building adjacent to Studio 4 Art). Teens will feel great that they have their own studio with music and food to complete the fun! This is no ordinary camp! Many new techniques that are not offered anywhere else!

Featured activities include painting, printmaking, photography, clay, and mixed media.

Download Teens Only Camp Registration PDF

Childrens Classes
10% sibling discount

Toddler (ages 18 months +)

A time to come explore and get a bit messy. This class will instill the love of art and creativity in your toddler. Four stations set up each class period. Child with assistant (Mom, Dad or a helper) a must for this class. Limited to 8 children.

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday
You choose the day*
10:00am-10:40am
$49.50 - all materials included.

*Once a week for 4 consecutive weeks. Ongoing, sign up at any time.Space is limited.
Call (415) 596-5546 or email studio4artmarin@gmail.com to preregister now!

Preschool

Studio 4 Art's Preschool program will ignite your child's imagination while teaching the fundamentals of art with an instructor lead project. Students will work in all materials such as clay, painting, drawing, collage, printmaking, sewing, and mosaics.

Monday, Thursday, or Friday. You choose the day*
11:00am-12:00pm
$120.00 - all materials included.

*Once a week for 6 consecutive weeks. Ongoing, sign up at any time.Space is limited.
Call (415) 596-5546 or email studio4artmarin@gmail.com to preregister now!

Mixed Media

Mixed Media is a time for students to explore art while discovering how paint, drawing, clay, fabric, and recycled materials can be used together to create a work of art that has a lot of texture, design and color. Traditional fine art is incorporated with modern art. Great hands-on exploratory class!

Ages 4-6
Monday*
1:45pm-2:45pm
$120.00 - all materials included.

*Once a week for 6 consecutive weeks. Ongoing, sign up at any time. Space is limited.
Call (415) 596-5546 or email studio4artmarin@gmail.com to preregister now!

Drawing

Working from nature, still-life, photographs and independent ideas, students will be introduced to specific drawing fundamentals and techniques including line drawing, value, shape, pattern, texture, shading, perspective and composition. Mediums that are introduced are graphite, ink, charcoal, chalk pastel, oil pastel, graphic markers, conté crayons, colored pencils, ink pencils and water pencil. Personal style is celebrated and age appropriate activities will be executed.

Ages 4-6
Monday*
1:45pm-2:45pm
$120.00 - all materials included.

Ages 6-11
Monday*
3:45pm-5:15pm
$180.00 - all materials included.

*Once a week for 6 consecutive weeks.
Ongoing, sign up at any time. Space is limited.
Call (415) 596-5546 or email studio4artmarin@gmail.com to preregister now!

Cartooning

From single panel, 3 or 4 panel comic strips, comic books, to character building, cartoonists will begin to understand how to create a cartoon. Classes focus on expression, shadow, stance/body language, perspective and dialog balloons. Students also explore how to create movement themes, sequence and examine the importance of exaggeration.

Ages 4-6
Monday*
2:00pm-3:00pm
$120.00 - all materials included.

Ages 6-11
Monday*
3:45pm-5:15pm
$180.00 - all materials included.

*Once a week for 4 consecutive weeks. Ongoing and you may start at any time.
Call (415) 596-5546 or email studio4artmarin@gmail.com to preregister now!

Portfolio Building, Tweens/Teens

Students wanting to improve their fine art skills, those intrigued and have never taken an art class or for those that want to build work for portfolio's (high school and beyond), this class is for you. Taught on a VERY individual basis, each child will be astounded what they can accomplish with some guidance. For those wanting to build a portfolio we will focus on these:

A portrait, in any medium
A still life, in any medium
Something from your imagination, in any medium
A painting using color
A photograph or slide of a 3-D work, in any medium
2 – 5 other pieces that exhibit the best and most interesting aspects of your work

Studio 4 Art instructors will give demonstrations on painting (oil, acrylic, encaustic and water), drawing (charcoal, conte crayon, pencil, inks and fine art markers), clay (wheel throwing and sculpting), printmaking (screen, monotype and linocut), and fabric. Studio 4 Art will explain a variety of approaches to all projects.

Monday*
4:00pm-6:00pm
$220.00 - all materials included.**

*Once a week for 6 consecutive weeks. Ongoing and you may start at any time.
**Large work welcomed, additional fees may apply for canvas and/or clay

Call (415) 596-5546 or email studio4artmarin@gmail.com to preregister now!

Homeschool, Learning Art History through Technique

Homeschooling class is taught on an individual basis. Learning technique, and terminology with room for exploration, diversity and individuality. An initial consultation is necessary to incorporate individual families desires and teaching methods.
Clay (wheel throwing, sculpture and handbuilding), sewing (machine and hand), drawing, painting (acrylic and encaustic), mosaics, and recycled art will be explored.
Studio 4 Art also partners with Pathways Charter School.

All Ages
Tuesday*
1:00pm-3:00pm
$192.00 - all materials included.**

*Once a week for 6 consecutive weeks.
Ongoing and you may start at any time. Space is limited.
Call (415) 596-5546 or email studio4artmarin@gmail.com to preregister now!

Sewing, Ages 7-16

Class will focus on backstitch, over sewing, blanket and running stitches. Also learn how to appliqué and sew on patches to existing items such as clothes, pillows and cloth bags. While moving up to working on the machine to design one of a kind items creating your own pattern, learning to follow a pattern and building your comfort to allow you to build sewing skills.

Ages 7-16
Tuesday*
3:30pm-5:00pm
$180.00 - all materials included.

Ages 7-16
Friday*
3:30pm-5:30pm
$220.00 - all materials included.

*Once a week for 6 consecutive weeks.
Ongoing and you may start at any time. Space is limited.
Call (415) 596-5546 or email studio4artmarin@gmail.com to preregister now!

Acrylic Painting, Kids of All Ages

Incorporating drawing fundamentals, students will add color mixing, layering, studies from art history, traditional and non-traditional techniques, and independent ideas into their curriculum.

Tuesday*
1:30pm-3:00pm
$180.00 - all materials included.**

*Once a week for 6 consecutive weeks. Ongoing and you may start at any time.Space is limited.
Call (415) 596-5546 or email studio4artmarin@gmail.com to preregister now!

Painting

Incorporating drawing fundamentals, students will add color mixing, layering, studies from art history and independent ideas into their curriculum. Mediums explored are watercolors, inks, tempera, acrylic and encaustic (one of the oldest forms of paint medium, melted wax). Realism and abstract will be introduced. Personal style is celebrated and honored. If you have an idea that you have been wanting to paint, and don’t know how to get started, this class is for you. Art history and style are studied to observe technique.

Ages 5-10
Tuesday*
2:00pm-3:00pm
$120.00 - all materials included.

Ages 7-16
Thursday*
3:30pm-5:30pm
$220.00 - all materials included.

*Once a week for 6 consecutive weeks. Ongoing and you may start at any time. Space is limited.
Call (415) 596-5546 or email studio4artmarin@gmail.com to preregister now!

Ceramics

Beginning:
To guide students through a progressive understanding of the complex nature of the ceramic medium. The course covers all basic techniques of forming and decorating clay through a series of practical demonstrations and specific assignments given to each new technique presented. Hand building and throwing are a part of this course and learning contemporary ways of combining the two. Mid fire earthenware is used in the studio studio to create works that have strength and are food safe.

Intermediate:
The course is organized to stimulate student who already have a basic experience in ceramics towards increasing their technical abilities and towards creating their own personal style in clay. Hand building and throwing are a part of this course and learning contemporary ways of combining the two. Mid fire earthenware is used in the studio studio to create works that have strength and are food safe.
Lessons are always age appropriate.

Ages 4-6
Wednesday*
12:30pm-1:30pm
$120.00 - all materials included.

Teens/Tweens
Wednesday*
1:45pm-3:00pm
$150.00 - all materials included.

Ages 7-11
Wednesday*
3:00pm-4:00pm
$120.00 - all materials included.

Teens/Tweens
Wednesday*
4:00pm-5:30pm
$180.00 - all materials included.

*Once a week for 6 consecutive weeks.
Ongoing, sign up at any time. Space is limited.
Call (415) 596-5546 or email studio4artmarin@gmail.com to preregister now!

All Art

Dabble in a bit of everything Studio 4 Art has to offer. Exploring painting, drawing, ceramics (including wheel throwing), mosaics, sewing and mixed media. Great way to play and learn with many different mediums!

Ages 6-10
Tuesday*
4:15pm-5:30pm
$150.00 - all materials included.

Ages 5-9
Thursday*
1:45pm-3:15pm
$180.00 - all materials included.

Ages 3-5
Friday*
1:45pm-2:45pm
$120.00 - all materials included.

Ages 5-9
Friday*
3:00pm-4:00pm
$120.00 - all materials included.

Ages 6-14
Friday*
4:00pm-5:30pm
$180.00 - all materials included.

*Once a week for 6 consecutive weeks.
Ongoing, sign up at any time. Space is limited.
Call (415) 596-5546 or email studio4artmarin@gmail.com to preregister now!

pARTies!

Studio 4 Art Parties are appropriate for ages 3-adult. We can accommodate 8-20 children or 8-15 adults. The entire studio is yours for 2 hours with 1.5 hours of party time, 15 minutes set-up and 15 minutes cleanup.

Choose any art material. Mosaics, Clay Sculpting, Slab Building, Wheelthrowing**, Acrylic Painting or Drawing.

**Wheel-throwing parties are an additional $30 (extra help provided to make it a successful event)

Choose any theme. Some great ideas include: Mosaic wall art or mirrors, wall mounted name plaques, jewelry, hand-sewn small stuffies, garden stepping stones, clay bird feeders, bird houses or mosaic flower pots.

Friday: 6:15pm-8:15pm
Saturday:_______10:15pm-12:15pm
Saturday:_______ 12:45pm-2:45pm
Saturday:_______ 3:15pm-5:15pm
Sunday:________ 10:15am-12:15pm
Sunday:________ 12:45pm-2:45pm
Sunday:________ 3:15pm-5:15pm
Monday-Friday:__Choose any 2 hours from 10am-3pm upon instructor availability

Rates

$240.00* for 8 participants.
$15.00* for each additional person
$30* Add Wheelthrowing to your party!**
Visit website for more detailed ideas on party themes www.studio4art.net

Fine Art Camps for Kids Join Us. All Year Round!

10% sibling and friend discount

Summer • Thanksgiving • WinterBreak • Ski Week • Spring Break • Holidays • Teacher Development

Studio 4 Art is one of the few camps specializing in true, traditional art techniques with a modern and contemporary twist. All camps are taught by professional artists.

Camps are a combination of focused curriculum (projects to learn terminology and technique) and free choice time, allowing children to continue to practice skills and have fun with the creative process.

Topics: drawing, painting (acrylic and oil), cartooning, clay, wheel-throwing, sewing, fashion design, mosaics, screen-printing, mono printing and relief printing.

please check website for exact dates and themes. 2 different Themes every week. am, pm and all day

Call (415) 596-5546 or email studio4artmarin@gmail.com to preregister now!

> Download Camp Registration PDF

Community outreach

After school programs currently in over 10 schools, private and public. Please read all that Studio 4 Art offers in it's Studio 4 Art on Wheels program.

Fees include all supplies and qualified instructors. Students enrolling in the Afterschool Enrichment will be introduced to and learn about traditional art techniques and art history while incorporating their own imagination and creativity.

Studio 4 Art has been teaching art classes for over 15 years and very rarely duplicates a project.

Give your students the power of creativity, leadership and critical thinking skills, all learned through this engaging, innovative and educational afterschool program.

Workshops

May
Mixed Media; 16-Adult
"Low tech" and non-toxic printing techniques that blends silkscreen print making, stamping, acrylic paint, water paint and more, thrown into one layered piece of art. Try your hand at printing and learn secrets to create an amazing work of art that is pure fun and exploratory. The old saying, “there are no mistakes in art” will shine through in this class. Finished piece will be on a 10 x 10 board.
All supplies included, **but please bring in any special paper, old books or other special pieces that you would like to incorporate. Xerox copies (or any laser copy) of images are also encouraged.
This is a fun project as an inspirational board too!
7:00-10:00, Thursday May 9th
$50;
Art/Craft Party Night for Women.
Bring your own tools and materials for a night of camaraderie, creative minds and a place to bounce ideas, brainstorm and have questions answered. Light refreshments will be accompanying our adult playtime. Any and ALL mediums welcome! It is the new “knitting circle”!
7-9:30, Friday May 17th
$10
June
Wheel throwing; 14-Adult
If you are a complete beginner looking to learn pottery on the wheel, or have limited experience throwing, was scared or failed in high school, this is the workshop for you! In these 2 half-day sessions Studio 4 Art will show you tricks to create pots successfully. You will learn how to throw and trim pots (plates, bowls and mugs) so you can take home functional pottery to use. So rewarding, calming and tapping into new creative elements always feels good.
2:30-5:30 Saturday June 22nd 4:30-6:30 Sunday June 23rd
$135; includes all tools, clay and firing

Bookmaking; 16-Adult

Our talented Carly, will share her passion of bookmaking while creating several different styles of bookbinding. Basic techniques and stitches that you will need for any book will be taught. Tools, materials, adhesives, traditional papers, creative papers as well as how to work with book cloth will be discussed. Some of the fun you will have will be creating accordion style, single-sheet book, and pamphlet stitch will be the focus.**Although Studio 4 Art will have all supplies, PLEASE bring in any special paper or fabric that you would like to incorporate into your designs.
2:00-5:00; Saturday June 29th
$40.
July
Screen Printing; 14-Adult
Create your own graphics for t-shirt design using simple and affordable screen printing techniques. This process allows individuals to make fun, pop-art style images. At the end of the session, you will be able to take your screen home and print your image on virtually any surface! **Studio 4 Art will have all supplies. We do highly recommend that you bring in a picture to get you started.
2:00-5:30, Saturday July 20
$55
Zine book of celebration, peace and light; 11-17
An in-depth exploration of creativity and art through zine making. This workshop will teach how to make your very own pocket zine, a small handmade book that explores identity through connections to nature, art and notions of self. Self expression in writing, the use of old books, printmaking, drawing, collage, and acrylic paints will be used in the transformation of paper into visually stimulating zine making. Focus for this workshop will be about self, family, tradition, community, peace and the celebration of light. **poems are wonderful to bring to place into your book.
2:00-5:30, Saturday July 13th
$45
August
Wheel throwing; 14-Adult
If you are a complete beginner looking to learn pottery on the wheel, or have limited experience throwing, was scared or failed in high school, this is the workshop for you! In these 2 half-day sessions Studio 4 Art will show you tricks to create pots successfully. You will learn how to throw and trim pots (plates, bowls and mugs) so you can take home functional pottery to use. So rewarding, calming and tapping into new creative elements always feels good.
2:30-5:30 Saturday August 17th
4:30-6:30 Sunday August 18th
$135; includes all tools, supplies, and firing.
September
Encaustics. Painting with hot beeswax; 16-Adult
Experimentation, playfulness, texture, and luminosity are just some of the reasons to love this medium. Painting with hot beeswax has an element of surprise, intrigue and a bit of fire to get the adrenaline pumping. Kebby will share her passion of encaustics, teaching techniques, sharing tricks, and talking about different surfaces, other mediums to use with the wax, how to draw, paint and print on surface as well as carving. You will have all of the information needed to set up your own studio at home.

For continuing students, we will review techniques, then you will immediately be on your way to creating your paintings. **please bring in special papers, old books, poems and other items to incorporate into your work that will create a piece of beauty and inspiration.
10:00-4:00; Sunday September 22nd
$155
Bookmaking; 16-Adult
Our talented Carly, will share her passion of bookmaking while creating several different styles of bookbinding. Basic techniques and stitches that you will need for any book will be taught. Tools, materials, adhesives, traditional papers, creative papers as well as how to work with book cloth will be discussed. Some of the fun you will have will be creating accordion style, single-sheet book, and pamphlet stitch will be the focus.**Although Studio 4 Art will have all supplies, PLEASE bring in any special paper or fabric that you would like to incorporate into your designs.
2:00-5:00; Saturday September 22nd $55.
October
Wheel throwing; 14-Adult
If you are a complete beginner looking to learn pottery on the wheel, or have limited experience throwing, was scared or failed in high school, this is the workshop for you! In these 2 half-day sessions Studio 4 Art will show you tricks to create pots successfully. You will learn how to throw and trim pots (plates, bowls and mugs) so you can take home functional pottery to use. So rewarding, calming and tapping into new creative elements always feels good.
2:30-5:30 Saturday October 5th
4:30-6:30 Sunday October 6th
$155; includes all tools, supplies, and firing.
Art/Craft Party Night for Women.
Bring your own tools and materials for a night of camaraderie, creative minds and a place to bounce ideas, brainstorm and have questions answered. Light refreshments will be accompanying our adult playtime. Any and ALL mediums welcome! It is the new “knitting circle”!
7-9:30, Friday October 25th
$10
November
Thanksgiving platters; Adult
Learning to work from clay in it’s raw state, rolling it out (slabs), then putting clay onto a slump mold (the thing that gives it shape), following through with added embellishing to the final touch of glazing. The end results are a platter created with your own hands that will hold many wonderful family memories. Teaching elements of clay, surface design techniques, and use of tools will all be covered.
2:00-5:00, Saturday November 2nd
$55
Our Annual Gingerbread House Workshop; 7+ (children younger are welcome, but must be accompanied by an adult)
The cost covers all supplies, tools, instructions, and enough clay to build a 9-11" tall clay gingerbread house, and an additional visit to the studio for glazing (at the customer's convenience). Families may work together (2 people per house is usually a good number), or build several to create a village! Last year we even had a gingerbread church built.

1:00-3:00, Sunday November 10th
$55 per house
December
Handprint/ footprint/ pawprint
Come in on December 4th and we will give you a pound of clay to create a keepsake that will be a treasure forever. And yes, we do encourage dogs to come and share their love too.
10:00-5:30, come in anytime we will have all of the clay ready for you, December 4th $15
Ornament Making
Come in anytime December 10th and Studio 4 Art will have your pound of clay ready to create ornaments for the holidays. It is also a great time to make gift tags out of clay, super cute and different. All ages welcome, children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult. One pound of clay can create 8-14 ornaments, depending on the size of each.
10:00-5:30, come in anytime we will have all of the clay ready for you, December 10th $15
Zine book of celebration, peace and light; 11-17
An in-depth exploration of creativity and art through zine making. This workshop will teach how to make your very own pocket zine, a small handmade book that explores identity through connections to nature, art and notions of self. Self expression in writing, the use of old books, printmaking, drawing, collage, and acrylic paints will be used in the transformation of paper into visually stimulating zine making. Focus for this workshop will be about self, family, tradition, community, peace and the celebration of light. **poems are wonderful to bring to place into your book.
2:00-5:30, December 14th
$45

Workshops and loving to learn

noreply@blogger.com (Studio 4 Art) — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 19:18:00 +0000

This time for me

I have been yearning to be stimulated by learning new and inspirational techniques in anything art. Being so involved in growing a business for the last 5 years, I have little time to feed that most important part of my humanness, my creativity. As of late, I have taken several workshops. My favorite thus far, was by this woman, whom I have been following for years with admiration. She shared her amazing technique, and although I will not duplicate her loveliness, her inspiration will no doubt be reassembled within my own work. Diana Fayt you rock!

Genius move. Laminating drawings (all her own) with packing tape to use over and over again! Oh yes, you will have a chance to use images too on your own clay goods in the future at Studio 4 Art.

Diana was very thorough with her explanations and open to all questions. Her skill and years of experience were helpful to all. I highly recommend taking any of her workshops, she does travel the world to share.

This is the piece she worked on during the workshop. I wonder if anyone wanted to purchase right there and then, the thought sure ran through my head.

Tools. I love tools.

Workshop was held at fourth and clay. Great place with 3 other amazing clay artists held within. Check them out!

2013 Art Workshops...yup, the whole year is posted and we aim to please

noreply@blogger.com (Studio 4 Art) — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 19:59:00 +0000

Workshops 2013

Pre registration required for all. Minimum; 4 students. To be paid in full.
You may receive a full refund if you cancel your class 14 days prior to the date of class. Cancellations with 13 days or less notice will incur a non-refundable materials and handling fee (refund amount depends on class)

January
Beyond Monotype PrintMaking; 16-Adults
This intense, fun and creative workshop covers a wide range of techniques and marks possible in the monotype process and continues by adding collage, drawing, and multiple plates to create the final image. The notion of the "artist being able to create without boundaries for free creativity” is celebrated in this class. It is about surprise, play, experimentation and having fun. Individual needs and desires helps to direct this workshop.
Using Akua inks (water based and non-toxic) and modifiers, participants will begin with basic monotype techniques including ink mixing, additive/subtractive applications, stencils/templates, while conquering plate and paper registration. Traditional elements will also be included looking at composition and color combinations to strengthen each piece.

4:00-7:00, Sunday January 27th
$55

Monday January 21st; Workshop for KIDS
Create works with the spirit of Valentines in mind. It is a head start, making sure that clay and other beautiful items will be complete by February 14th. Working on printmaking, ceramics + a choice of sewing projects.
January 21st
10:00-1:00; (ages 4-14).
$65 (10% sibling/friend discount)

Art/Craft Party Night for Women.
Bring your own tools and materials for a night of camaraderie, creative minds and a place to bounce ideas, brainstorm and have questions answered (really it is about hanging out and being creative). Light refreshments will be accompanying our adult playtime. Any and ALL mediums welcome! It is the new “knitting circle”!
7:00-9:30, Friday January 26th
$10

February
Handprint/ footprint/ pawprint
Come in on February 5th and we will give you a pound of clay to create a keepsake that will be a treasure forever. And yes, we do encourage dogs to come and share their love too.
10:00-5:30, come in anytime, February 5th
$15

Bookmaking; 14-Adult
Our talented Carly, will share her passion of bookmaking while creating several different styles of bookbinding. Basic techniques and stitches that you will need for any book will be taught. Tools, materials, adhesives, traditional papers, creative papers as well as how to work with book cloth will be discussed. Some of the fun you will have will be creating accordion style, single-sheet book, and pamphlet stitch will be the focus. Although Studio 4 Art will have all supplies, please bring in any special paper or fabric that you would like to incorporate into your designs.

12:00-4:00, February 10th
$55

Hand sewing incorporated into handmade cards (2) or a hand sewn hanging heart pendant; 6-Adult
10:00-5:30, come in anytime. Usually takes about one hour to create. February 12th
$10

March
Relief printmaking; 14-Adult
Reliefs are created by carving away to leave a raised surface, that when inked, will print all but what was carved away. Jenson, our talented printmaking artist, will show you how to print without a printing press, allowing you to continue your new love at home. Traditional techniques include woodcut, metal cut, wood engraving, relief etching, and linocut. This class will focus on linocuts. Block and image preparation, carving tools, registration, execution, choosing inks, color combinations, and related topics will be the class objective.
Studio 4 Art will have all supplies. We do highly recommend that you bring in a picture to get you started. Jenson will show you how to transfer images onto your linocut surface. Pieces created will be 8x10 on high quality cotton paper.
10:00-1:00 Saturday, March 2 and
10:00-12:00 Sunday March 3
$135

Introduction to Cyanotype Prints; 14-Adult
This workshop will demonstrate how to print using a traditional photographic process. Chemicals are applied to a surface (paper, wood, or even cotton) and left to dry. Once dry the surface becomes photosensitive and we will use digital negatives and the sun to create unique prints in a beautiful blue tone. **Please bring images you would like to print on a flash drive, or email Studio 4 Art your images before the workshop, so digital negatives can be made. All supplies will be available, but it is encouraged to bring other surfaces you would like to experiment printing on such as wood, interesting papers, or cloth.
Sunday, March 24th 10:00-2:00
$95

April
Encaustics. Painting with hot beeswax; 16-Adult
Experimentation, playfulness, texture, and luminosity are just some of the reasons to love this medium. Painting with hot beeswax has an element of surprise, intrigue and a bit of fire to get the adrenaline pumping. Kebby will share her passion of encaustics, teaching techniques, sharing tricks, and talking about different surfaces, other mediums to use with the wax, how to draw, paint and print on surface as well as carving. You will have all of the information needed to set up your own studio at home.
For continuing students, we will review techniques, then you will immediately be on your way to creating your paintings. **please bring in special papers, old books, poems and other items to incorporate into your work that will create a piece of beauty and inspiration.

10:00-4:00, Sunday April 14th
$155

Beyond Monotype PrintMaking; 16-Adults
This intense, fun and creative workshop covers a wide range of techniques and marks possible in the monotype process and continues by adding collage, drawing, and multiple plates to create the final image. The notion of the "artist being able to create without boundaries for free creativity” is celebrated in this class. It is about surprise, play, experimentation and having fun. Individual needs and desires helps to direct this workshop.
Using Akua inks (water based and non-toxic) and modifiers, participants will begin with basic monotype techniques including ink mixing, additive/subtractive applications, stencils/templates, while conquering plate and paper registration. Traditional elements will also be included looking at composition and color combinations to strengthen each piece.

10:00-4:00, Saturday April 20th
$150

May
Mixed Media; 16-Adult
"Low tech" and non-toxic printing techniques that blends silkscreen print making, stamping, acrylic paint, water paint and more, thrown into one layered piece of art. Try your hand at printing and learn secrets to create an amazing work of art that is pure fun and exploratory. The old saying, “there are no mistakes in art” will shine through in this class. Finished piece will be on a 10 x 10 board.
All supplies included, **but please bring in any special paper, old books or other special pieces that you would like to incorporate. Xerox copies (or any laser copy) of images are also encouraged.
This is a fun project as an inspirational board too!
7:00-10:00, Thursday May 9th
$50;
Art/Craft Party Night for Women.
Bring your own tools and materials for a night of camaraderie, creative minds and a place to bounce ideas, brainstorm and have questions answered (really it is about hanging out and being creative). Light refreshments will be accompanying our adult playtime. Any and ALL mediums welcome! It is the new “knitting circle”!
7-9:30, Friday May 17th
$10

June
Wheel throwing; 14-Adult
If you are a complete beginner looking to learn pottery on the wheel, or have limited experience throwing, was scared or failed in high school, this is the workshop for you! In these 2 half-day sessions Studio 4 Art will show you tricks to create pots successfully. You will learn how to throw and trim pots (plates, bowls and mugs) so you can take home functional pottery to use. So rewarding, calming and tapping into new creative elements always feels good.
2:30-5:30 Saturday June 22nd
4:30-6:30 Sunday June 23rd
$135; includes all tools, clay and firing

Bookmaking; 16-Adult
Our talented Carly, will share her passion of bookmaking while creating several different styles of bookbinding. Basic techniques and stitches that you will need for any book will be taught. Tools, materials, adhesives, traditional papers, creative papers as well as how to work with book cloth will be discussed. Some of the fun you will have will be creating accordion style, single-sheet book, and pamphlet stitch will be the focus.**Although Studio 4 Art will have all supplies, PLEASE bring in any special paper or fabric that you would like to incorporate into your designs.
2:00-5:00; Saturday June 29th
$40.

July
Screen Printing; 14-Adult
Create your own graphics for t-shirt design using simple and affordable screen printing techniques. This process allows individuals to make fun, pop-art style images. At the end of the session, you will be able to take your screen home and print your image on virtually any surface! **Studio 4 Art will have all supplies. We do highly recommend that you bring in a picture to get you started.

2:00-5:30, Saturday July 20
$55

Zine book of celebration, peace and light; 11-17
An in-depth exploration of creativity and art through zine making. This workshop will teach how to make your very own pocket zine, a small handmade book that explores identity through connections to nature, art and notions of self. Self expression in writing, the use of old books, printmaking, drawing, collage, and acrylic paints will be used in the transformation of paper into visually stimulating zine making. Focus for this workshop will be about self, family, tradition, community, peace and the celebration of light. **poems are wonderful to bring to place into your book.
2:00-5:30, Saturday July 13th
$45

August

Wheel throwing; 14-Adult
If you are a complete beginner looking to learn pottery on the wheel, or have limited experience throwing, was scared or failed in high school, this is the workshop for you! In these 2 half-day sessions Studio 4 Art will show you tricks to create pots successfully. You will learn how to throw and trim pots (plates, bowls and mugs) so you can take home functional pottery to use. So rewarding, calming and tapping into new creative elements always feels good.
2:30-5:30 Saturday August 17th
4:30-6:30 Sunday August 18th
$135; includes all tools, supplies, and firing.

September
Encaustics. Painting with hot beeswax; 16-Adult
Experimentation, playfulness, texture, and luminosity are just some of the reasons to love this medium. Painting with hot beeswax has an element of surprise, intrigue and a bit of fire to get the adrenaline pumping. Kebby will share her passion of encaustics, teaching techniques, sharing tricks, and talking about different surfaces, other mediums to use with the wax, how to draw, paint and print on surface as well as carving. You will have all of the information needed to set up your own studio at home.
For continuing students, we will review techniques, then you will immediately be on your way to creating your paintings. **please bring in special papers, old books, poems and other items to incorporate into your work that will create a piece of beauty and inspiration.

10:00-4:00; Sunday September 22nd
$155

Bookmaking; 16-Adult
Our talented Carly, will share her passion of bookmaking while creating several different styles of bookbinding. Basic techniques and stitches that you will need for any book will be taught. Tools, materials, adhesives, traditional papers, creative papers as well as how to work with book cloth will be discussed. Some of the fun you will have will be creating accordion style, single-sheet book, and pamphlet stitch will be the focus.**Although Studio 4 Art will have all supplies, PLEASE bring in any special paper or fabric that you would like to incorporate into your designs.
2:00-5:00; Saturday September 22nd
$55.

October
Wheel throwing; 14-Adult
If you are a complete beginner looking to learn pottery on the wheel, or have limited experience throwing, was scared or failed in high school, this is the workshop for you! In these 2 half-day sessions Studio 4 Art will show you tricks to create pots successfully. You will learn how to throw and trim pots (plates, bowls and mugs) so you can take home functional pottery to use. So rewarding, calming and tapping into new creative elements always feels good.
2:30-5:30 Saturday October 5th
4:30-6:30 Sunday October 6th
$155; includes all tools, supplies, and firing.

Art/Craft Party Night for Women.
Bring your own tools and materials for a night of camaraderie, creative minds and a place to bounce ideas, brainstorm and have questions answered (really it is about hanging out and being creative). Light refreshments will be accompanying our adult playtime. Any and ALL mediums welcome! It is the new “knitting circle”!

7-9:30, Friday October 25th
$10

November
Thanksgiving platters; Adult
Learning to work from clay in it’s raw state, rolling it out (slabs), then putting clay onto a slump mold (the thing that gives it shape), following through with added embellishing to the final touch of glazing.   The end results are a platter created with your own hands that will hold many wonderful family memories. Teaching elements of clay, surface design techniques, and use of tools will all be covered.

2:00-5:00, Saturday November 2nd
$55

Our Annual Gingerbread House Workshop; 7+ (children younger are welcome, but must be accompanied by an adult)

The cost covers all supplies, tools, instructions, and enough clay to build a 9-11" tall clay gingerbread house, and an additional visit to the studio for glazing (at the customer's convenience). Families may work together (2 people per house is usually a good number), or build several to create a village! Last year we even had a gingerbread church built.
1:00-3:00, Sunday November 10th
$55 per house

December
Handprint/ footprint/ pawprint
Come in on December 4th and we will give you a pound of clay to create a keepsake that will be a treasure forever. And yes, we do encourage dogs to come and share their love too.

10:00-5:30, come in anytime we will have all of the clay ready for you, December 4th
$15

Ornament Making
Come in anytime December 10th and Studio 4 Art will have your pound of clay ready to create ornaments for the holidays. It is also a great time to make gift tags out of clay, super cute and different. All ages welcome, children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult. One pound of clay can create 8-14 ornaments, depending on the size of each.

10:00-5:30, come in anytime we will have all of the clay ready for you, December 10th
$15

Zine book of celebration, peace and light; 11-17
An in-depth exploration of creativity and art through zine making. This workshop will teach how to make your very own pocket zine, a small handmade book that explores identity through connections to nature, art and notions of self. Self expression in writing, the use of old books, printmaking, drawing, collage, and acrylic paints will be used in the transformation of paper into visually stimulating zine making. Focus for this workshop will be about self, family, tradition, community, peace and the celebration of light. **poems are wonderful to bring to place into your book.
2:00-5:30, December 14th
$45

Handmade Holidays....to me!

noreply@blogger.com (Studio 4 Art) — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 04:43:00 +0000

So pleased that I was the recipient of amazing handmade gifts. These are all created by the talented staff at Studio 4 Art. LOVE THEM, and their artwork!

Carly Dooling. Illustration, pen and ink. The detail is truly incredible!

Jenson Neugebauer. Handmade and bound sketchbook.

Inside cover of sketchbook.

Close up of painting. Mixed media, map, watercolor, pen and ink. I love maps!

Jenson Neugebaur. Altered, hand thrown espresso mug with an amazing saucer. The cup is snug and really doesn't slip!

noreply@blogger.com (Studio 4 Art) — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 19:07:00 +0000

Drawing Classes

Drawing classes, in my view, are the foundation for all fine art. Training the eye to see as an artist does is not an easy feat, but one that anyone of any age can acquire. Studio 4 Art loves to mix it up from the traditional to the more modern approaches to executing a final drawing.

Working from nature, still-life, photographs and independent ideas, students will be introduced to specific drawing fundamentals and techniques including line drawing, value, shape, pattern, texture, shading, perspective and composition.

Mediums that are introduced are graphite, ink, charcoal, chalk pastel, oil pastel, graphic markers, conté crayons, colored pencils, ink pencils and water pencil. Personal style is celebrated and age appropriate activities will be executed.

A fun nature hike picking up something that intrigues our eye, taking it back to the studio to document, such as a scientific biologist might.

A big element in any students portfolio, hoping to go to an art based high school or for college, is drawing.

Self portraits. A love at Studio 4 Art. So fun to see them come alive!

Such focus. Also looking at the grey tones to create a three dimensional quality.

Contour drawing, focusing on not picking up our pen while drawing our friend.

Pencil drawing. Particularly fond of this one, as it is my son's self portrait.

Hands. Even the most practiced artists finds challenge in hands. But, if you start young without the preconceived notion that it is difficult.....it isn't.

Contour drawing. Great for illustrative compositions and cartoons.

Encaustic on a not so usual surface. Happy Holidays!

noreply@blogger.com (Studio 4 Art) — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 02:12:00 +0000

I have enjoyed being a participant in an ornament exchange for the last 2 years. This year, I am so pleased with my experimenting! Pottery, drawn on with charcoal, then dipped (tricky) into encaustic (beeswax with medium).

Every night I would draw in these 3-dimensional pottery ornaments. Although I am sure I could have made the ornament forms, I didn't, as they were already at Studio 4 Art, already made!

Love charcoal!!

The sunflower was probably my favorite.

I first made my own encaustic medium in a slow cooker with refined beeswax and damar crystals. Then poured the melted wax into this glass vase. It took a little experimenting to create a completely smooth surface on a round form. But I was determined and figured it out, it was all about keeping things similar in temperature. My oven became my friend. BE CAREFUL WITH ART MATERIALS in the KITCHEN. Made sure to cover all surfaces, had all doors and windows open too.

Dipping the pottery and charcoal into the encaustic medium created a really soft image. And the feel....so yummy. Smells good too as the base for encaustic is beeswax.

Torch away. This is necessary to set the encaustic medium. Each layer needs to be set. Can I say, difficult on a round form. On a flat surface this medium can already be challenging. But I enjoyed the challenge. Slow and steady is the name of the game.

Seven of the eight.

Hope the receivers enjoy! Happy Holidays everyone!

noreply@blogger.com (Studio 4 Art) — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 01:08:00 +0000

Thanksgiving Camp 2012

November 19,20,21, 2012
Mornings 10:00am-1:00pm (Ages 4-14)
$55/day $150 for 3 day/3 hour program*

Afternoons 2:00pm-5:00pm (Ages 9-14)
$90/day $240 for 3 day/5 hour program

All Day 10:00am-3:00pm (Ages 7-14)
$55/day $150 for 3 day/3 hour program*
Extended care available until 5:30pm ($12 per hour)*

Handmade Holidays Camp!
We are thinking Thanksgiving is the perfect time to begin thanking and thinking of others. Handmade Holidays are all about holiday gift giving! Camps are a combination of focused curriculum (projects to learn terminology and technique) and free choice time, allowing children to continue to practice skills and learn about the creative process.

Topics: drawing, painting, cartooning, clay, wheel-throwing, sewing, mosaics, screen-printing, mono printing and relief printing.

Designed for all kids, ages 4-14, age appropriate activities are delivered by qualified instructors.

> Download Camp Registration PDF

> Schedule

noreply@blogger.com (Studio 4 Art) — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 04:35:00 +0000

My idea for Studio 4 Art when opening 5 years ago was to do all things art. This meant that I wanted to have a place to buy art supplies, create art, sell art, show art and support art. As of lately, thanks to the addition of the Annex, I am giddy with all that Studio 4 Art is able to accomplish. I love what we are doing, what I am doing and all the our community is able to do.

This last event was created, invented and supported by one of Studio 4 Art's own employees, who is also a student at MSA (our local art school for high school students), the Community Art Exchange (CAE). Thank you for all of your hard work Sam and I can't wait until the next show!

noreply@blogger.com (Studio 4 Art) — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 19:16:00 +0000

Lu Sutton Elementary is holding a Ceramics Day!

WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 10

TIME: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

WHERE: multi-purpose room.
Prices for individual ceramics pieces range from $5 up to $50, and Studio 4 Art is generously donating 20% of the day’s sales to Lu Sutton’s PTA. Cash and checks will be accepted.

noreply@blogger.com (Studio 4 Art) — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 19:13:00 +0000

Studio 4 Art is so excited to team up with Novato's Community Art Exchange (CAE) on their first Art Expo Event!!

Featuring artwork by Marin School of the Arts students and electronic musician Mad Zach performing live.

CAE bridges the gap between the MSA Art Department and the Novato community, partnering with local businesses to organize student art shows.

The artist reception will be at 7:00 p.m and Mad Zach will perform at 9:00 p.m.

This has been organized by one of our employees attending MSA. He has thought to put this whole organization together. So exciting and thanks Sam!

Dad...

noreply@blogger.com (Studio 4 Art) — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 19:07:00 +0000

Times have been challenging lately. Summer months seem to be a blur and I feel that I am just now waking up. My dad passed away a couple of weeks ago, and his well being has been weighing heavily on my everyday. He fought hard to be well enough to receive a liver transplant. Waiting for 5 years, this last year, his body just became too weak. I miss him greatly. So glad he is not suffering any longer, but so sad he left this world with so much he still wanted to experience. The old saying of, "Don't put off tomorrow, what you can do today" I now keep in the forefront of all thoughts.

Love you dad, you were such a good father, understanding, communicative, thoughtful, insightful, there whenever anyone needed you and so funny. I hope to carry on all that you have taught me.

noreply@blogger.com (Studio 4 Art) — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 03:33:00 +0000

Special offer: Sign up before September 3rd and receive

25% off of one Adult class or Adult workshop!

Studio 4 Art has listened and are excited to be offering a ton of new workshops and classes.... for ADULTS!

Sign up for any using email or calling 415-596-5546
Classes and Workshops beginning in August and scheduled through December. Some are one time workshops (for you busy folks), and others are for those that want to dive into the creative process, meeting once a week.

IMPORTANT: All classes have a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 10.

Adult Painting

Don't miss out on these painting workshops and classes. Studio 4 Art prides itself on allowing everyone to learn to be creative with simple approaches to painting. Designed to ease any fear you may have about paints, how to paint, what kind of paints, colors, how to use a brush, etc. This workshop will demystify painting with oil!

Painting Classes

Seeing by observing the relationships of color, value, shape and texture. Demo's will be given in acrylic, oil and water paints. Traditional techniques are taught. Personal style and expression, highly celebrated. If you have been looking for a place to paint and to feel supported, while learning along the way, this class is for you!

Beginning September 13th and will be ongoing

Thursdays

Time: 12:00-2:00

Price: $190.00 (4 consecutive Thursdays)

Includes all supplies except canvas.

Purchase supplies at S4A and receive 20% off.

Oil Painting Workshop

This workshop will demystify painting with oil!

Sunday August 12th
Time: 10:00-4:00 (with a lunch break)
Price: $165.00

Includes all supplies

Oil Painting Workshop

Traditional techniques, from underpainting, glazing and how to implement light.
Sunday September 16th, 23rd, 30th and October 7th
Time: 11:00-2:00
Price: $225.00
Includes all supplies

Drawing/Illustration

Learn fundamentals through traditional teaching techniques. Including composition, perspective, shading, sketching and the development and celebration of personal style. Learn how to train your artist's eye and the ability to break down anything into shape, value and line. Dry and wet mediums will be demonstrated.

Beginning and Beyond

Monday's Ongoing Beginning September 10th
4 consecutive weeks, join anytime
Time: 10:00-12:00
or
Time: 6:30-8:30
Price: $150.00

Includes all supplies
*Bringing in your own supplies (S4A will email a list)
Price: $95

Ceramics

Plates, mugs, sculpture, platters, vases, anything your mind can imagine, Studio 4 Art will help you learn how to execute! Techniques in surface design, sgraffito, printmaking on wet clay and the use of unusual tools to create art in all forms. You can also use this class to continue any workshop, class or as a time to work on your own projects in our studio. We do have the ability to fire large scale pieces.

Beginning and Beyond

Wednesday's Ongoing
Time: 6:30-9:00
Price: $185.00

Includes all supplies
*When bringing own clay, tools and glaze $125.00Drop-in fee: $60.00 (24 hr advance notice needed)

Form and Function Workshop

A three day hands-on workshop teaching soft slab construction of elegant pots and platters from paper templates and molds. Incorporating the learned knowledge of surface design using underglazes, stencils, image transfer and screen printing on greenware and wet clay.
Wednesday August 8, 15, 22
Time: 6:30-9:00
Price: $185.00
or
Sunday October 21st, 28th and November 4th
Time: 1:00-3:30
Price: $185.00
Includes all supplies

Clay Surface Design

Learn to incorporate composition and drawing on wet clay surfaces including transferring imagery with basic to no drawing skills, carving line work, using resist and printmaking to create amazing designs.
August 25-26 Saturday and Sunday
Time: 10:00-2:00
Price: $95.00
or
Wednesday; October 17th, 24th
Time: 6:30-8:30
Price: $95.00
Includes all supplies

Sewing

Learning to sew is a skill that can be fully accomplished by anyone with proper instruction, guidance and support. Studio 4 Art will be there every step of the way! We have machines or bring in your own. We also have a serging machine!

Beginning Sewing

Tuesdays: September 11th, 18th, 25th, October 2nd, 9th and 16th
Time: 11:00-1:00
or
Time: 6:30-8:30
Price: $195.00
Drop-in fee: $60.00 (24 hr advance notice needed)

Does not include materials (S4A will email material list)

Printmaking

Montoype Workshop

Monday's September 20th, 27th, October 4th, 11th
Time: 6:30-9:00
Price: $200.00

Includes all supplies
This comprehensive class will introduce you to one of the most enlightening and free forms of printmaking, with an emphasis on experimentation and creativity. Learn to create one-of-a-kind prints using drawing, painting and collage. Explore color mixing, color theory, brushwork, stencils and unique tools to create fun, expressive prints. Learn to pull highly developed monotypes by hand and with the aid of a press.
We will be using only non-toxic inks in this class.

Linocut Printmaking Class
Thursday August 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th
or
October 18th, 25th, November 1st, 8th
Time: 6:30-9:00
Price: $200.00
Includes all suppliesStudents will learn about tools, transfer methods, how to pick an image, how to carve, and inking to create relief prints. Students will use high quality inks and Rives BFK paper.

Encaustic Painting (hot beeswax)

Transparent Encaustic Painting Workshop

September 15th (Saturday)
or
December 2nd (Sunday)
Time: 10:00-4:00 (with a lunch break)
Price: $150.00

Includes all supplies and tools included
Students will be working on a 8"x10" piece of plexiglass. Encaustic work is usually created on a solid wooden form, but when created on a piece of see-through material, you get the luminosity that is intrinsic to the hot wax medium. We will also cover directions on how to make your own encaustic material and what supplies you may need if you want to continue creating at home. Great way to play with a new medium and/or a new surface.

Stencils and Embossing with Encaustics
August 19th
or
November 18th
Time: 10:00-4:00
Price: $165.00
Includes all suppliesYou will complete a 11"x11" encaustic painting. This is full of experimentation, learning about hot wax and how to use with the ease of using stencils, stamps and other objects to create a fun, abstract work. No experience necessary. This medium and this method allows you to just play and not worry about your results, although you will love your work!

Mosaics

Mosaic and Surfaces

Tuesdays beginning September 11th
Time: 7:00-9:00
Price: $150.00 for 4 consecutive classes

Includes all supplies
If bringing own substrate, tiles and adhesive $100At time of registration you will decide on which project you would like to work on; 12"x12" substrate, frame, mirror (12"x12"), stepping stone, name plaque or address plaque.
A perfect introduction to mosaics using ceramic tile, found objects and small ceramic sculpture. This is a great building block for those that love to explore and experiment, have future ideas in mind for school fundraising projects, or further mosaic projects. This is a class that covers design, terminology, types of materials (historical and newer approaches), substrates, fixatives, tools, grouting, sealing and finishing.

Mosaic Wall Art Workshop
Saturday August 11th
Time: 10:00-4:00 (with a lunch break)
or
Tuesday's August 7th and 14th
Time: 6:30-9:00
Price: $165.00
Includes all suppliesStudents will make a 12"x12" wall piece to take home. A perfect introduction to design through the use of broken tiles. This is a great building block for those that love to explore and experiment, have future ideas in mind for school fundraising projects, or further mosaic projects. This is a class that covers design, terminology, types of materials (historical and newer approaches), substrates, fixatives, tools, grouting, sealing and finishing. If you have an image that you would like to use as your art inspiration, please bring (simple is best.

About Us

We are very excited to be bringing all of these wonderful workshops and classes to our adult audience! All classes are taught by instructors that love what they do and are practicing artists themselves!

Call: 415-596-5546 to sign up
email: studio4artmarin@gmail.com for questions
blog: studio4art.blogspot.com

noreply@blogger.com (Studio 4 Art) — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 13:00:00 +0000

ZOOLICIOUS! Camp

June 25-29

August 27-31 (different techniques and projects from first week)

Different animal theme and materials, everyday! Painting, ceramics, drawing, sewing and mixed media explored.

Step 1 and 2: Creating a cone from a hunk of clay. Then carving out center so that it is not too thick and won't explode in the kiln.

Step 3: Smoothing the hollowed cone shaped form out on the outside.

Step 4: Creating your own animal by attaching on head, limbs, tail, ears etc. to your original hollowed cone shape.

Step 5: Once everything is attached, smoothed, secure and hollow, time for underglaze.

All of the pieces created in Zoolicious! clay exploration, were unique to each of the individual artists. Campers used their creative problem solving skills to: shape a cone, hollow out the form, design a head from a pinch pot, and decide on dimensions and shapes of legs, feet, tails, eyes and ears. There was a lot of team work involved when brainstorming the best solutions to each step.

Acrylic painting on canvas. First designing and sketching were important before campers moved onto painting. Once their sketch was what their mind saw, we began the process of painting with layers, proper brush size, color mixing (we mix all of our colors from the primary colors, black and white), and how to use a brush appropriate and effectively.

ZOOLICIOUS!

Friends coming into the camp. The camper on the right first came to Studio 4 Art when she was 4!

New found friends. Love their paintings. It is great when they can paint objects that they love. That love is then transferred into their work!

Brothers!

Finger puppet free choice time. Sewing, ceramics, painting and mosaics are all a part of free choice time. This always happens after our warm up project of the day.


When a 5 year old boy can learn to design, cut, sew buttons and sew a seam, I get extremely happy! And the fact that it is my son, extremely proud!

Many steps were taken before this Eric Carlisle inspired mixed media piece come to be.

Mixed media piece. So complete, with the details of the underground environment and the character of these wolves.

Step 1: We begin the process by freely creating sheets of acrylic painted paper.

In the first step, artists are beginning to create freely, while learning about visual texture, coloring mixing a pallet of monochromatic colors, hues and values using blacks and whites.

Step 2: Begin to create an environment for your animal. This step is first designed in pencil, then traced with a sharpie.

Beginning step 2 with a pencil that is then traced with a sharpie builds the eye hand coordination that is essential to drawing, painting, sculpting and all sports! Other things talked about were; what is an environment, what is a horizon line, perspective and scale.

Step 3: Once traced, it is time to add color with water paints. The water paints that Studio 4 Art uses are not going to be Crayola. We use a high grade, heavy pigmented water paint. Huge difference for the kids because they don't have to "scrub" the paint to get color, they simple dab.

Step 4: Using scissors to cut out our animals. Looking at shape, size, and details needed.

Always so colorful, whimsical and fun!

noreply@blogger.com (Studio 4 Art) — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 14:00:00 +0000

Clay Play! Camp

June 18-22

July 23-27 (new projects and techniques!)

All ceramics will be explored; wheel throwing, sculpture, mugs, plates, bowls!

This reads: I love, enjoy, devoure, adore, and will never stop doing art!!!! I hope she is looking forward to being Studio 4 Art's marketing department.

Clay play is always enjoyed by young and old. Our philosophy in this camp is all about personal style and ideas. In the beginning of each day, we introduce a new technique or approach in using clay, along with a challenge to build on the creative process.

What can you create with a boxed, hollow form?

The above picture does not show scale, these were created by using a tile as a template, 4x4 and 2x2. From robots, to mice to jewelry and treasure boxes, all individually unique! It is our style, no two should be alike, because we are all different!

noreply@blogger.com (Studio 4 Art) — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 19:46:00 +0000

Food + Art = Yummy fun!

June 11-15 Camp

August 20-24 (different projects will be created than those shown from first week.)

Most of our inspirations were our own, creating in clay, chalk pastels, detailed pencil drawings and paintings. All inspiration was from foods we love. It is always fun to play with your food!

This was our exercise before we played with our food. Portraiture, placement, texture, shape, line and details all explored.

Personal style, excessively cute!

Blending, layering, shape, shade and definition assisted in creating our still life drawn with chalk pastels. This drawing below is the beginning of an exercise that Studio 4 Art has all of its students exercise, which is training the eye to see like an artists sees. Artists are the most observant people on this planet, I guarantee it!

Beginning to see like an artist, begins with closing your eyes and feeling the shape and texture.


Could she be any more focused!

On our last day of camp, as a treat and exercise to combine all that we have learned throughout the week...a study of a cupcake. Then, we eat it! This artist is so focused, looking at different colors in the frosting, the paper cup and the shadow. Even to the little bits of chocolate on top!

The number one response I heard from parents, "Oh, my gosh. I have to get this framed!"

Clay, clay and CLAY Spring Camp @ Studio 4 Art

noreply@blogger.com (Studio 4 Art) — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 22:56:00 +0000

I recently attended the NAEA (National Art Education Association) conference in New York. The conference was attended by about 7000 art teachers! Yes, there are still art teachers in the U.S.A. There were about 15+ conferences to choose from every hour, for 3 days. To say the least, I walked away overwhelmed with the possibilities. The knowledge was invaluable and I also was excited that Studio 4 Art has much more to offer than most schools, private or public. Most importantly, our philosophy and knowledge. I have also realized through attending that all of our teachers at Studio 4 Art believe and witness that children are more capable than many adults believe. Our students are creating in mediums and working on projects that many high school students elsewhere are working on. Very happy about the path we are on. Wanted to also share with you, just a few of the inspirational ideas from some of the vendors. I will continue to share what I learned, but honestly, it was so much that I will need months to digest the information.

The figures above we used last week as an inspiration in our Spring Art Clay Camp. The kids in our camps range in age from 4-15. Our goal was for the students to gain better understanding of the human form, with a bit of fun thrown in. Hands and feet was the highlight, as many students decide not to add these in many of their drawings and sculptures because they feel they are too difficult. So, we wanted to add that they can be fun and whimsical and maybe not as difficult as originally thought. The guidelines were that each monster, alien, zombie, or doll had to have a head, arms, legs, hands, fingers, feet and toes. Okay, that does seem like a lot, but we broke each section down so that the focus was on small steps. I LOVE what they created!
This is my own son. First week of camp EVER! Just a little proud expression he is sportin'. I know it isn't the best picture, just a proud mama sharing.

Age 10

Age 5

Age 9