Ms. Smith - K-12 Art

Welcome to the 2011-2012 School Year!

ccsdart — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 20:20:11 +0000

Welcome back to school! I hope you had a refreshing summer and are looking forward to a fantastic school year filled with creativity and imagination! Think outside the box!

Please use this weblog as an informative tool to help you achieve success. I will be posting all projects, assignments, links, etc. to this site.

Have a marvelous year!

Sangres Art Guild Winter Workshops Schedule

ccsdart — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 15:57:02 +0000

REGISTRATION AND WORKSHOP DETAILS
Everyone is welcome to attend the workshops. Please contact the workshop leader directly for details about the class and registration. Also refer to the SAG website (www.sangresartguild.org) for more details. Make your payment directly to the workshop leader.

ONGOING

LIFE DRAWING & PAINTING
$10.00 per session for model fee and SAG donation. Less if more than 5 people attend.

Every Tuesday morning: 9:00-12:00 beginning 1/18/2011. Snow dates if necessary.

Not a workshop – just time to paint or draw the human form with friends in a professional setting.

See more at: http://www.sangresartguild.org/pdf/Curt%20Gillespie%20LIFE%20DRAWING.pdf
contact: Curt Gillespie laurila@centurytel.net 719.783.0886

JANUARY

INTRODUCTION TO POTTERY
Karen LeBlond (This class will be held in Karen’s studio; limit 4 students.)

$25.00 January 7 or 8 Fri. or Sat. 11:00-2:00

Get clay! Discover this wonderfully primordial medium for artistic self discovery.

contact: Karen LeBlond karenleblondpottery@gmail.com 719.783.2127

ARTIST’S TRADING CARDS
Mona Hodge $25.00 (50% discount for students)

Friday, January 14 10:00-3:00

Explore ATC’s as a way to build your art skills and unlock new creativity.

See more at: http://www.sangresartguild.org/pdf/Mona%20Hodge%20WINTR%20WORKSHOPS.pdf
contact: Mona Hodge mlshodge@yahoo.com 719.371.0171

ICY LIGHT & SIZZLING SHADOWS
Jan Fead. Manipulating Color Temperature in oil and pastel.

$35.00 Sat. January 29, 2011 10:00-2:00

Discover secrets of color temperature in this intensive 4 hour workshop.

See more at http://www.sangresartguild.org/pdf/IcyLight&SizzlingShadowsPDF.pdf.
contact: Jan Fead jfeadartist@mac.com 719.429.2373

FEBRUARY

PORTRAITS
Lynette Williamson $250.00

February 4-5-6, 2011 9:00-3:00
contact: Lynette Williamson lynettew49@yahoo.com 719.784.2375

WOOD SCULPTURE
Frank Kolbusz $5.00 (materials fee)

Fri. Feb. 11, 2011 10:00-3:00
contact: Frank Kolbusz tallmanfjk@centurytel.net 719.783.2962

INTRO TO DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY and PHOTOSHOP
Paul “Sparrow Hawk” Biron $175.00.

Sat & Sun February 12-13 9:00-4:00

See more at: http://www.sangresartguild.org/pdf/Paul%20Biron%20Digital%20Photography.pdf
contact: Paul Biron photo@sparrow-hawk.org 719.746.3029

DOODLE YOUR WAY INTO ART
Mona Hodge $50.00 (50% discount for students)

Friday & Saturday Feb. 18-19, 2011, 10:00-3:00

See more at: http://www.sangresartguild.org/pdf/Mona%20Hodge%20WINTR%20WORKSHOPS.pdf
contact: Mona Hodge mlshodge@yahoo.com 719.371.0171

MARCH

ART JOURNALING for the 21st CENTURY
Mona Hodge $75.00 (50% discount for students)

Fri, Sat, & Sun, March 11-12-13, 10::00-3:00

See more at: http://www.sangresartguild.org/pdf/Mona%20Hodge%20WINTR%20WORKSHOPS.pdf
contact: Mona Hodge mlshodge@yahoo.com 719.371.0171

INTRODUCTION TO SPINNING
Claire Walker $80.00 & $5.00 materials fee.

Saturday, March 26, 2011, 9:00-12:00 & 1:00-4:00

See more at: http://www.sangresartguild.org/pdf/Claire%20Walker%20Spindle%20Spinning%20Class.pdf
contact: Claire Walker claire@wetmountainvalley.us 719.371.7377

Trashion Fashion – CANCELED

ccsdart — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 15:03:25 +0000

~~Don’t miss the 2nd ANNUAL TRASHION FASHION Show~~
~~SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH 5:30PM 3RD STREET GALLERY~~

~~Click on the link below for information:~~

~~http://highcountryrecycling.org/home.asp~~

Christo’s “Over the River” Proposal

ccsdart — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 16:05:15 +0000

What do you think about Christo’s proposed project: Over the River? Leave a comment by October 28, 2010.

Christo, "Over the River", Proposed Project for the Arkansas River, State of Colorado

Click on the following links to learn more:

http://www.overtheriverinfo.com/

http://christojeanneclaude.net/otr.shtml

A Harvest of Art October Show!

ccsdart — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 19:18:49 +0000

Opening Reception ~ Saturday October 2nd 3 – 6:00pm

3rd Street Gallery, Sponsored by the Sangres Art Guild

Art for the Sangres

ccsdart — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 17:58:26 +0000

Attend the Art for the Sangres at the Historic Pines Ranch, Saturday, September 25. Schedule on link:

http://www.sanisabel.org/art_for_the_sangres.asp

Art Hullabaloo

ccsdart — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 03:39:09 +0000

Attend the Fourth Annual Art Hullabaloo on Saturday, Sept. 18, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., in downtown Westcliffe. Parade at noon. Performers, jugglers, clowns, musicians, drummers and folks who love any form of art are invited to take part.

Sponsored by the Sangres Art Guild, the free event promotes all forms of art. There will be gallery walks, sidewalk-chalk art competition, the Salida Circus, pottery and painting demonstrations, music, face painting and children’s art activities.

Saturday’s events end with give-aways, prizes and the Plein Air art reception at the 3rd St. Gallery.

LUMINARIAS:

Redwing artist, Dave Roberts, will exhibit 20 luminarias made from recycled propane tanks. Each one projects 6 feet. Friday, Sept. 17th after dark, Dave requests students to outline each projected design, as they see it, with chalk. Saturday during Hullabaloo, anyone may choose to complete the interior of the luminaria projection as part of the “Sidewalk Chalk Art” competition. The luminarias are solar and sell for $125 each. If a luminaria sells, whoever designed that sidewalk section will receive a $40 bonus. Contact Jacque Keller for more information - 719-783-3706.

* * * Great opportunity for extra credit for the high school and middle school art students!

WELCOME BACK!

ccsdart — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 00:54:34 +0000

I hope all of you enjoyed a relaxing summer and are motivated to get back to school! I’ve been anxiously awaiting your return and have been working hard on this webpage/blog with the hopes you will find it informative and helpful!

You can find all the information about art class on this site; such as the syllabus, classroom procedures, projects, news and current events, extra credit opportunities and more!

Please leave comments if you have any questions or suggestions. I look forward to a wonderful year!