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This project was hands down (pun intended) the students' favorite from our week long summer art camp inspired by the artwork of contemporary artist, Betye Saar. It is accessible  for most students age 6 on up through high school. Saar, born in 1926 and still working today, is considered the grande dame of assemblage art. She also works in collage, printmaking, and watercolor. Her works address a wide variety of themes including spirituality, mysticism, time, personal history, ancestry, race, class, and gender. Her works are rich with symbols, both personal and collective, and they challenge us to find new meaning and possibility in old stories. This activity was inspired by Saar's depression era ethos of “use it up, make it do, go without," as well as her love of symbols and old objects. It is a three part process that took us several relaxed, fun-filled days to finish.

Join us for another great painting workshop with local artist Mark Crow in August! Mark will guide you step by step in the creation of a country road scene. You will work on aging surfaces, creating depth, and working with light and shadow. Learn to use a wide range of brushes, colors, and techniques to bring life to this exciting scene.

Join us for our July embroidery workshop focused on Sashiko stitching. This style of embroidery is a type of traditional Japanese embroidery used for decorative and/or functional reinforcement of clothing. Instructor Marianne will walk you through different pattern options or guide you to create your own. No previous experience is required.  

This summer's Kids' Art Studio will be an Encore! of our Artists in the Spotlight summer camps. We will take our inspiration from Shel Silverstein (Tuesday), Georgia O'Keeffee (Wednesday), Betye Saar (Thursday), and Ray and Charles Eames (Friday). Even though returning students may be familiar with the artists, the projects will be new. Unlike summer camp, students may attend one day, all four, or anything in between.