Spring Classes - The Space is REALLY limited...

... but the fun, experiences, and knowledge are NOT

I am beyond excited about 2011!

For Studio 110 (me) it will mean huge growth in my business!

Spring Art Classes will be changing a tad:

1. There are only 2 classes and each class is limited to 10 students - seriously no more :)

2. We will go more in depth and explore more mediums

3. These classes are designed for the kids who love to create/ get messy/ learn.

4. Each month we will explore 2 famous artists by learning about their experiences, careers, and most importantly their style.

5. Element and principles of art will remain a key focus.

6. We will conclude the program with a student exhibition

7. The Spring Program will run January 11- May 24.

Did I mention that Classes will be limited to 10!!

Secure your spot today!!

K-3 Tuesdays 3:30-4:40

4-7 Tuesdays 5:00-6:00

Private Lessons by Appointment

Email me and I will send you a form and more info

leigh@studio110art.com

910-770-3151

Call or email me today!

Many of you have already reserved your spot and I hope your kids are ready for quite the ART ADVENTURE!

Merry Christmas & Happy Creative New Year

from Studio 110!

What's in a Name?

Recently Studio 110 students worked on a a study in collage, texture, and relief.

In art as in life, there can be many layers.... in our lesson we used torn magazine paper collage, texture rubbing backgrounds, water color

over an oil pastel resist and a final contrasting color border for each letter

Finally all letters were assembled (in order :) and voila - a well worked, visually interesting piece of art.

...With a special little shout out to Sarah-Helen.... for the longest name and only hyphen!!

Learning to Draw Faces ...

You can try this one at home!!

Faces seem so complex and difficult but in reality they are just like that apple or tree or flower. They have shapes, colors, shadows, highlights - but they also have some basic rules and proportions. The biggest rule:

The eyes are halfway between the top of the head and the chin.

This lesson is great practice and usually has a very rewarding result.

Simply start saving full face images from your magazines -especially the full page ones.

Slice them perfectly down the middle and glue one side to your drawing paper.

Now simply begin drawing the missing side... be sure to add shadow and color if you like.

Sometimes cropping the final product is necessary.

Here are a few examples from Studio 110 Students :

Interested in enrolling your child in Art Classes - call me today - 910-770-3151 ..... Spots are limited, but the fun is NOT!

Class Schedule 10/11

Sign up TODAY!
Class size IS limited but the FUN is not!

Grades K-3 Tuesdays 3:30-4:30 pm
Grades 3-5 Tuesdays 5:00-6:00 pm
Grades 2-5 Thursdays 3:30-4:30 pm
Grades 5-7 Thursdays 5:00-6:00 pm

Fall Program Aug 31-Dec 16
Spring Program Jan 4- May 26

Cost $65 a month + $40 supply fee
(supply fee due at beginning of each program)
Discounts: $5 a month sibling discount
10% off if you prepay the fall or spring program

For more Info call 910.770.3151 or email leigh@studio110art.com

Outdoor Studio

“Keep your love of nature, for that is the true way to understand art more and more.” Vincent van Gogh In honor of Earth Day and the completely perfect weather, Studio 110 took our classroom outside. So we packed our art wagon and set off for our own local Givervny. Students walked around and looked for what inspired them. We discussed drawing what you see - sounds simple right? But it involves forgetting what you think something looks like and truly seeing - looking at shapes, lines, color, shadows. Its also very inspiring to be in a beautiful location - big thanks to the McLams for letting us set up camp and absorb their lush backyard. Drawing directly from nature is a wonderful experience - please encourage your kids to pack their own art wagon and get outside today!

Don't forget to sign up for Art Camp!

http://www.studio110art.com/Schedule.html

*Register Early - by May 25 and save $10 off tuition cost!

Studio 110

110 East Frink St.

Whiteville, NC 28472

910-770-3151

leigh@studio110art.com

www.studio110art.com

Kids Summer Art Camps!!

Just as I promised here is the Summer Art Camp Schedule:

Learning from the Masters

Grades K-3 - June 14-17 - 9:00-12:00

Grades 4-7 - June 21-24 - 9:00-12:00

Focus on and learning about famous artists, we will create our own masterpieces

Cost $95 (tuition) $15 (supplies) - Bring a snack

Pottery & Sculpture

Grades K-3 - June 28- July 1 - 9:00-12:00

Grades 4-7 - July 12-15 - 9:00-12:00

Students will explore a variety of mediums (clay, wire, paper mache, and found object)

Cost $95 (tuition) $15 (supplies) - Bring a snack

Drawing & Painting

Grades 4-7 - August 2-5 - 9:00-12:00

Focus will be on drawing techniques, shading, and perspective

Cost $95 (tuition) $15 (supplies) - Bring a snack

*REGISTER EARLY* - by MAY 25 - Save $10 off Tuition Cost!

Email - leigh@studio110art.com

Call TODAY - 910-770-3151

Space is Limited but the Fun is NOT!

www.studio110art.com

Weave only just begun (I know ... but it made me chuckle)

weave [weev] verb

to interlace (threads, yarns, strips, fibrous

material, etc.) so as to form a fabric or material.

When presented to my students I get a very mixed response.... "What's that?", "Yeah - I love weaving", " (sigh) But Miss Leigh when are we doing clay again?"

We explored paper, tissue paper, yarn, and some ribbon and learned terms like warp, weft, loom, and shuttle.

I found that my older and more patient students really enjoyed it and my younger ones struggle a tad with working to completion. Some artists raced to see who could finish first while others were completely content to be a "weaving turtle".

From my over-achievers to my "turtles", all were completely proud when we took them off the loom and most said - Next time I want to try a bigger loom!

Weaving is an art and a skill that we at Studio 110 now have a greater understanding and appreciation!

You're Hot...No, Now You're Cold!

(Gabbi H.)

Our latest focus has been warm and cool colors. To many this is new color theory information and to some this is old news. But we approached it in many ways.

I love to sneak a good still life in on them. The first week was a warm still life which included pots and pans, coffee cups, candles and .... yes an iron. A tad literal but anything that enforces the theory works for me and is even a bit fun for this limited palette.

(Anna W, Lauren D, Leah S.)

Then of course next we cooled things off with a still life that included a fan, some ice trays, wine glasses and an ice bucket.

(Camryn R, John Lawson C, Anna B, Jake I, Sarah Grace S.)

Our next focus Weaving!

Still a few slots open!

Call Today - 770-3151

www.studio110art.com

To Thine Own Self Be TRUE!!!

January's Focus

Self Portraits

This first month of the Spring Program, we explored a variety of mediums but kept our subject matter consistent. There is nothing like a mirror to spur creativity. Historically artists have searched deep and captured themselves on a regular basis - so Studio 110 followed with tradition.

We studied value by using only black, white, and gray pastels - then we thought about different meanings of the word "value" and students declared their values in the backgrounds - kind of graffiti style.

Clay is always a popular medium and as an instructor I may have been a tad ambitious with this project but my students are all "clay warriors" and they jumped right in. We did have a few "kiln casualties" but all and all I was very pleased with the finished projects. Check out the self portrait busts:

...Wait there is MORE

Collage silhouettes...

and.... my new PreK class explored watercolors (these really are 4 & 5 years olds-AMAZING)

I still have a few spots left in most classes but not many - if you are interested call TODAY - 770-3151

http://www.studio110art.com/Schedule.html

Happy Friday to ALL!!!!

Leigh