Summer Camps start in June…a perfect way to try something new

Summer is well underway….lazy days of summer also turn into  constant running from swim meets;  mom taxi service depositing children in various locations…why not enjoy some time for yourself and sign the kids up for camp at Art Adventures?  Whether you are in need of an hour a day for a sanity break or want to stack the classes for the day, here are the details for our Art Camps….

Camps run from Monday- Friday…perfect amount of time to enjoy a long weekend as a family…

Camps are run from 9am-noon-  You can take a hour class any time within, or a block of classes…

Class descriptions are on our summer brochure on the website…

All materials are provided with the exception of Fashion Design…students will bring in a plain cotton t shirt, any color, and a hoodie or jeans item to decorate and embellish…

We look forward to seeing you!

 

Details, details details…

Congratulations to all our students for a fabulous art show! We are so proud of you! It was so much fun to see everyone dressed up and some people even had flowers! One dad bestowed personal awards to his children because he had to leave for work before they arrived…adorable! Thanks to everyone that helped with set up and break down..many hands make light work!

Happy Spring Break!  Art Adventures is closed the week of April 5 !  We resume classes on the 12th of April…

So how creative will you be on your Spring Break?  I know some of us are working on our gardens, taking trips to fun locations, having picnics in the park and other fun stuff…. I know Jill and I will be creating art  to get ready for some art shows this Spring…We’d love to hear about what you are doing!

Art Adventures Photo/Video Release form

Say Cheese!

Hi friends!  To make it easier to get the word out and keep everyone current  about Art Adventures,we are sending home a yellow form with your child giving us permission to take photos and/or videos of them in class.  Basically, this makes it a much easier job of showing what is happening in art and not omitting the most important element…the kids!  Please fill out and return your form as soon as possible, and be on the lookout for new pictures.  Videos may be short instruction or just for fun! We don’t use any names with the pictures, just smiling faces and good times!

Thank you as always for your support of Art Adventures.

Merry Ho ho ho….

Our staff have been having fun trying to act natural while Pam takes pictures of us for the website, they also have been busy creating art for the holidays! Jill has made these awesome clay kids called Bubbies and we know you are going to want to check them out! jsblom@verizon.net

Levar is a fabulous painter and is making custom drawings of your child as a favorite character!  levarcarter@gmail.com

Marg Bucher ( Mrs. B) is doing mats and framing for your pictures as well as her fabulous house portraits, stationary and collages…you can reach her at 732-4631

Pam Connolly will be at the Back Alley Art Show in Carytown on December 12 along with other great artists peddling our wares. www.silkoriginals.com

Thanksgiving Centerpiece

Materials:

1. Disposable glove
2. Feathers
3. Scraps of craft foam
4. Tacky glue
5. Scissors
6. Yellow tissue paper
7. Small piece of styrofoam (to use as a base)
8. Raffia
9. Rubber band

Steps:
Stuff a disposable glove with crumpled tissue paper. Use a rubber band to close up the bottom. Poke a hole in the Styrofoam and push rubber banded bottom of glove into the hole. Glue feather onto both sides of the fingers and palm of the stuffed glove. Cut out eyes, waddle, and beak from craft foam. Glue onto thumb. Cover the Styrofoam base with pieces   of raffia.

Thanksgiving Arts & Crafts: Cornucopia

Materials:
1. tissue paper (brown, purple, blue, yel-
low, red, orange and green)
2. (1) 9″ x 12″ piece of newsprint
3. (1) 9” x 12” white construction paper
4. liquid starch
5. paint brush
6. black crayon

Steps:
1. Cut a cornucopia out of brown tissue paper. Cut various fruit shapes from the other
colors of tissue paper.
2. Have children arrange their design first on newsprint.
3. Paint the white construction paper with liquid starch. Move the arrangement from
the newsprint to the white paper, one piece at a time. Go over the top of each piece
lightly with the liquid starch. Be careful not to go over the edges so the colors won’t
run.
4. Outline the design with crayon after it is dry. The colors of the tissue will have run a
bit and this makes it more interesting. Outline the original fruit design.

Art Word of the Day

Art word of the day …anamorphic

Anamorphic illusions drawn in a special distortion in order to create an impression of 3 dimensions when seen from one particular viewpoint.

Julian Beever is an amazing artist who creates incredible chalk drawings…..check this video out!

Fan Holiday House Tour

It’s always fun to see how others decorate their homes and this tour will certainly showcase some of Richmond’s historic architecture as well.  It will be an excellent time to catch a glimpse of unique artwork in the intimate setting of several Fan District homes.  Here are the details:

The 47th Annual Fan Holiday House Tour, “Holiday Splendor on the Avenue”, will take place Saturday, December 12th and Sunday, December, 13th from 1PM-5PM each day.   While every holiday house tour is special, the 2009 tour will be a truly unique experience because all of the homes on the tour will be on historic Monument Avenue.   The source of pride for many of us, Monument Avenue has been named by the American Planning Association as one of the 10 Great Streets in the United States.  The Avenue is also on the National Register of Historic Places.  We are expecting a record turnout this year to take advantage of this rare opportunity to experience firsthand the beauty and grandeur of the homes on Monument Avenue.

The homeowners on this year’s tour have graciously agreed to open their homes to the community as a show of support for the Fan District Association (FDA).  The FDA is one of the largest and most active volunteer organizations in the City of Richmond, and the tour is the FDA’s only fund-raising event of the year. Participation in the Tour by homeowners and volunteers is what enables the FDA to carry out its mission- keeping the Fan District a desireable place to live for all. Proceeds from the Tour are used for neighborhood enhancements such as school projects, tree planting, park and alley refurbishments, concerts, and collaboration with the City of Richmond Police and VCU in a Party Patrol program.  The tour also provides financial support for the FDA’s community newsletter, Fan Fare, as well as the community website.

For tickets visit:  http://fantourrichmond.eventbrite.com/

It’s in the Bag, Handbag Silent and Live Auction by LINC

Check out, It’s in the Bag, Handbag Silent and Live Auction by LINC:
Thursday, November 5th, 6:30-8:30pm at Richmond’s Westin Hotel.
Local Richmond artists are among the designers of over 100 casual and evening handbags.  What a great opportunity to own a one -of -a- kind designer handbag AND donate to a wonderful cause.
There will be wine, hors d’oeuvres, coffee , and desserts.  Proceeds benefit LINC’s clients.
For more information:  www.acteva.com/go/linc

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