5 days left to win/win!!

Sign up by December 22 & you could win a Free Private Pottery Lesson for Your Child!!
(valued at $35)


Big Thanks to those who have already signed up! -
Looks like this WILL be the best year yet for Studio 110!!

Here is the schedule http://www.studio110art.com/Schedule.html

In order to sign up:

1. Please email me leigh@studio110art.com

2. Fill out an information form (I will email this to you)

3. Mail or Drop off the form and supply fee ( $40) to me

4. Then (and only then) is your spot secure :)

"Art Classes at Studio 110 has challenged my daughter to think outside of her comfort zone with her creations, but in an age-appropriate way. She is maturing as an artist because of her exposure to a wide variety of mediums.”
— Teeya R., parent of a 3rd grader

Space IS limited so sign up today - email me at leigh@studio110art.com

Studio 110

Leigh A. Fowler

910-770-3151

leigh@studio110art.com

www.studio110art.com

The world is but a canvas to the imagination - Henry David Thoreau

"To the Point"

Happy Birthday Georges Seurat!!

December 2, 1859

Last week we studied the work of the French Artist, specifically his process known as Pointillism - a style of painting in which small distinct dots of color create the impression of a wide selection of other colors and blending

We utilized q-tips as our paint brushes and watercolors as our paint! They learned a new technique and a little art history - Win/Win!

Here are a few examples of their work

Featured Artists - Anna Capps, Elizabeth Morris, Grace High

*** Very Important*** You could win something!!!

Its time to sign up for the Spring Program (January 4- May 28)

Here is the schedule http://www.studio110art.com/Schedule.html

In order to sign up:

1. Please email me leigh@studio110art.com

2. Fill out an information form (I will email this to you)

3. Mail or Drop off the form and supply fee ( $40) to me

4. Then (and only then) is your spot secure :)

All students (new and returning) who complete this process by Dec 22, 2009 will be registered for a drawing for....

**One Free Private Pottery Lesson for their child. (valued at $35.00)

Please call me with any questions - 770-3151

Sign up today!

Space is limited...But the fun is not!!!

Positively Spacey

When learning about Space (one of the elements of art)...we discussed the difference between positive and negative space. When looking at and discussing art, the use of space can have great visual impact.

The area around the primary objects would be the negative space (or background) while the space occupied by the primary objects is known as the positive space.

Our exercise using only black and white allowed us to simplify and also notice the differences between a white or black background.

Students were really "plugged in" (i couldn't help it :) and produced some very nice pieces - They always work hard and I LOVE seeing them succeed!

Featured artists - Drew Smith, Emily McLam, Jackson Cook, Mia Shelley, Sarah Grace Snipes, Megan Lynn

Next Lessons - Back by popular demand Mosaics and more Pottery!!

Coming soon- New exhibit at Mae Coffee house!!

**Its time to begin signing up for the Spring Program (Jan- May).

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

Space will be limited so sign up today - email me at leigh@studio110art.com

The world is but a canvas to the imagination - Henry David Thoreau

Studio 110

Leigh A. Fowler

910-770-3151

leigh@studio110art.com

www.studio110art.com

Andy Warhol - Repeated Images

Here's what they remembered...

Andy Warhol:

wore wigs

listened to the same song 100 times

was a poor and sickly child

would sometimes buy and eat a birthday cake for no reason

My goal is for them to hear his name, see his work, and someday - recall it and maybe impress some adults :)

We have been focusing on drawing and as I once heard an older folk artist say, "The learnin is in the doin". In other words, they best way to learn about art is to do it. Personally I learn something in every piece that I create.

The Warhol theme is a good lesson on repeating or studying a single object and recreating it multiple times and in multiple ways. Some used a person, pet, or some canned vegetables from my cupboard. One of my kindergartners jumped in his mom's car and told her "Today we did cans of Warhol"....I think he got it!!

If anyone would like to begin lessons at Studio 110....We do have some spots available

Call Today - 770-3151

We have serious artistic fun!!!

(Featured Artists - Mia Shelley, Andrew Bullard, Sarah Grace Snipes)

ArtWork July - Summer Camp!!

To say we had fun would be an understatement!!  Click on the image to better see the results

Our first summer camp was a creative success.  We learned to see found objects in a new way - while learning new terms like - mosaics, paper mache, sculpture, collage - don't forget - primary, secondary, and tertiary colors.  

I was most impressed with the campers enthusiasm and artistic energy. They were brave and open and complimentary to those around them. I am not sure how it ended up being all girls but I also love to watch them during there social moments over snack - reminiscent of little old ladies having tea.

I have two more camps this month and yes I already have some boys signed up so I am expecting a mixed group .  Please sign up today - I would like to keep each camp at 8-10 campers. My goal is always to educate and inspire through art.

In light of today's budget cuts, education will be challenged and the arts are usually an easy target for reductions. Exposure to a positive arts experience  is not merely a creative outlet but research shows early arts education can help develop: 

• Imagination
• Cognitive skills
• Creative abilities
• Problem solving
• Fine motor skills
• Language
• Social skills
• Sense of time & place
• Focusing
• Listening
• Risk taking
• Tolerance
• Uniqueness
• and on and on....

I would love to have your child in art camp or weekly art classes!

Call me & Sign up today!

770-3151

studio110arts@gmail.com

"I try to apply colors like words that shape poems, like notes that shape music." Joan Miro

Seeing children triumph never gets old! 

I have all sorts of young artists in my class - well-behaved, hungry to try new things, those with ants in their pants,  meticulous, messy and on and on.  It reminds me of our society - quite the hodge podge  aren't we? But we all do something well!!

In class, I purposely expose the children to a variety of styles and mediums. Some may require attention to detail while others push imagination and trust in the process.  This lesson utilized a wax resist with a black wash - it was important that the children used a heavy hand and fill the paper.  I knew it would be apparent with the end result just who could jump in  and who merely dipped their toes in!!

Abigail Roberts, whose art is featured, always jumps in!  Sometimes without looking :) But the other students were amazed at her piece after we applied the black wash - It definitely came to life - she was deliberate and sure of herself and it showed...  I learned from her that day!!

 

Featured artists: 

Abigail Roberts (Studio 110 artist, rising 3rd grader) 

Joan Miro (1893-1983) "Woman with Cat" 

 

ArtWork June

ART CAMP!!

Sign up today!

Space is limited....

but the fun is NOT!!

Spring Exhibit!!

ArtWork May

Beans. Beans. Good for your... Mosaic Art!!

Okay, Okay.... perhaps a silly title for a meaningful lesson.  Mosaic is defined as a picture or decoration made of small, usually colored pieces of inlaid stone, glass, etc

We chose etc.  Using a variety of dried beans - straight from isle 4 - students explored this technique dating back over 4,000 years.

After viewing examples, we used simplified shapes and discussed color choices to ensure the end result would be clear and recognizable.  Many students loved touching and building an image one bean at a time. I am always amazed at how different mediums affect students in different ways - this project had some of my more "energetic" kids transformed into focused, goal oriented artists

ArtWork April

Current Students - Referral Program

It is my goal to grow Studio 110...

For each new student you refer to Studio 110...I will credit $10 towards one month of tuition. Each new student will be asked who referred them and I will GLADLY credit the month following their sign up.  I am now accepting students PreK- 8th grade.  Check out ArtWork Mar09.

Thanks

Leigh

Are you interested in a 4-5 year old class?

I am thinking of adding a 4-5 year old class on either Mondays or Thursdays.... Let me know if you interested leigh.fowler72@gmail.com