December 2014: a short session of Art in Motion

Interested in trying a short session of Art in Motion?  I am running three week sessions during the month of December.  Here is the schedule:

Wednesdays at 10:30am

December 3, 10, 17

Fridays at 10:30am

December 5, 12, 19

Each session (three classes) is $30/child.

Classes are held at my studio in New Bedford near Buttonwood Park.  Message me at artinmotion375@gmail.com to register or for more information.

Fall 2014 classes begin in September!

Hello friends!

It's hard to believe, but Fall is just around the corner, and that means a new session of Art in Motion will begin in September!  I will be so happy to see you and your little ones!

Here is the Fall schedule:

Wednesday Session: September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, November 5, 12, 19 ( 10 weeks)

Friday Session: September 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, November 7, 14, 21 (10 weeks)

The total for the ten week session is $115, and you can pay me with cash, check, or through

Paypal. 

Classes begin at 10:30am and last about an hour.

As always, please feel free to share this information with friends!  

Enjoy the rest of your summer!  Please let me know as soon as possible if you would like a space in class; I am only doing two sessions this Fall, and I predict they will fill quickly!

XO

Benares

decemberbluebird@gmail.com

508.951.5737

Art Classes for Big kids!

So lots of folks have been asking about art summer art classes for older kids, and I have been trying to figure out how and when to schedule them!  So here we go...two classes coming up right away!

Classes are for ages 5-8.  Cost is $40/class.  

Printmaking

Wednesday, June 25, 9:30-12 noon.

Students will learn the basics of printmaking, focusing on one-of-a-kind mono prints.  The class will encourage students to explore the printing possibilites of many materials and found objects, and use the prints to create cards, handmade books, and collage.  Please bring a water bottle and a snack.

Hand Bound Books

Friday, June 27, 9:30-12 noon.

Students will make several book forms, including their own journals.  This class will encourage kids to explore the art of the book, experiment with materials, and foster a love of writing, reading and journal keeping.

Pleae contact Benares Angeley at decemberbluebird@gmail.com to register for a class.

Summer 2014!

Hello Art in Motion friends!

I am very happy to send you the summer schedule for classes!  Hope to see many of your smiling faces ready to dance and sing and make art with us!  Please feel free to forward this information to friends with little ones!

**All classes begin at 10:30am and each session (four classes) is $50**

**Drop in classes are $13/class**

Classes are for ages four and under.

July Sessions

Wednesday--July 9, 16, 23, and 30

Thursday--July 10, 17, 24, and 31

Friday--July 11, 18, 25, and August 1

August Sessions

Wednesday--August 6, 13, 20, and 27

Thursday--August 7, 14, 21, and 28

Friday--August 8, 15, 22, and 29 

Please contact me at artinmotion375@gmail.com with questions or to sign up for a session!  You can also find us on Facebook at Facebook.com/artinmotionbluebirdstudios 

Thanks!

Make do with what you have

Sometimes I have time to plan a special project for my littles at home, but more often than not, I am in need of a quick, economical, and fun way to get their hands and minds busy making and creating.  Most of the projects we undertake in Art in Motion classes are simple and use materials that you probably already have on hand.  Not only does this make it possible for parents to easily set up an art project, it also shows kids that you don't have to purchase fancy materials to create wonderful pieces of art.  Here are some of my favorite materials to use.  My kids and my students at Art in Motion love to paint, so all the materials are used with paint, but you could also use them with tape, glue, yarn, etc.

--Q-Tips make such great mini paint brushes!  Something about their size is just perfect for little hands to work on detailed lines and brush strokes.  Kiddos can use them to make dots, dots, and more dots, or to make lovely, sweeping lines across the paper.  I keep the paper small as well, as the Q-Tips tend to be used to cover a small amount of space.

--Pencil erasers are another fun way to print circles, and, similar to the Q-Tips, really help kids work on those fine lines and little dots.

--Balloons are bouncy fun when used with paint!  Just blow up the balloons with a small amount of air so little hands can hold them easily without popping the balloon, dip in paint, and print on paper.  The results are lovely prints!

--Who doesn't have tons of paper towel tubes sitting around in the recycling bin?  These are the perfect go-to printing tool, and making circles all over a piece of paper is infinitely satisfying.

--Use a brush, but change the painting surface.  Try aluminum foil, wax paper, mirrors, or even egg cartons!

No paint in the art cupboard?  Make your own with this simple recipe!

Homemade Paint 

1/2 cup flour

1/2 cup salt

1/2 cup water

Food coloring or liquid watercolors

Stir the flour and salt together.  Add water and blend until very smooth.  Add food coloring of choice.  You can vary the amount of water to achieve a thick or thin paint.

Next session of Art in Motion: April-June

Well, hopefully Spring really is right around the corner!  We have been having a great time exploring new art materials, learning new dances and songs, and making new friends.  I am reminded during Art in Motion classes of this quote by Loris Malaguzzi, founder of the Reggio-Emilia schools in Italy: "Nothing without joy."  There is such joy in making and moving, and I am so happy to be a part of the joy that is present when children and parents come together in a creative space.

The next session runs for seven weeks  and the cost is $80.  If you can't commit to a full session, drop-in classes are an option when space is available.  Drop-in classes are $12/child.

All classes are held at Bluebird Studios in New Bedford.  Classes are at 10:30am and last about an hour.

The dates for the sessions are:

Tuesdays: April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 3, 10

Wednesdays: April 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28, June 4, 11

Thursdays: May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, June 5, 12

Fridays: May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6, 13

You can contact me at decemberbluebird@gmail.com and let me know what session you are interested in taking.  Please feel free to pass this information on to a friend!

Thanks,

Benares

Make Your Own Paint!

Homemade Paint 

1/2 cup flour

1/2 cup salt

1/2 cup water

Food coloring or liquid watercolors

Stir the flour and salt together.  Add water and blend until very smooth.  Add food coloring of choice.  You can vary the amount of water to achieve a thick or thin paint.

Why make your own paint?

Besides being a fun activity in and of itself, making your own paint (or any art material!) is a rewarding experience.  You probably already have these ingredients in your kitchen cupboard, and it's great for kids to see that it's easy to be resourceful and use what you have to create a work of art.  It's economical to make your own paint, and a great way for kids to learn about the interaction of ingredients.  Making your own art materials encourages kids to "tinker"; that is,

they have the opportunity to play with measurements and see first hand what happens when you add more water, less salt, and so on.  It's also great to know that this is a non-toxic, safe recipe.  And what could be simpler than flour, salt, and water?