October Newsletter-New Classes and New Website

	KidzArt Newsletter
	October 2013

Fall Classes by Location *Many classes start this week still. Be sure to sign up so that we can plan for your student. Still to start this week St. Andrew Catholic School, Independence Elementary, Northwinds Elementary. The Studio at Rush Creek (9481 Garland Lane N, Maple Grove MN 55311) At the Studio we host Saturday morning classes for both elementary and preschool ages, workshops for teens, summer camps, and birthday parties! Saturday Morning Classes-Elementary art classes (ages 6-12) run from 9am-10am and Preschool art classes (ages 4-6) from 10am-10:45am MEA workshops-October 17th Elementary ages run from 10am-12pm and Preschool ages from 12:30pm-2:30pm Kidz Night Out Workshop-November 15th from 5:30pm-8:30pm   Family Night-December 5th from 6:00pm-7:30pm . Event for the whole family, all ages welcome!      Private/Charter Schools Beacon Academy-Registration Form Heritage Christian Academy-Registration Form or Online Registration Legacy Christian Academy-Registration Form or Online Registration St. Andrew Catholic School-Registration Form or Online Registration St. Michael Catholic School-Registration Form                                                      Public Schools BigLake-online registration Buffalo-online registration Monticello- online registration Osseo-online registration Princeton-online registration Rockford-online registration St. Michael/Albertville-online registration Wayzata-online registration ROY G. BIV: An Exceedingly Surprising Book About Color ROY G BIV, the acronym for the order of colors of the rainbow: Red. Orange. Yellow. Green. Blue. Indigo. Violet. In this new book by that name, a writer and design expert provides a new way of looking at the world and shows how we use color to interpret things in our daily lives. According to the author Jude Stewart, “I wrote ROY G. BIV to reawaken our eyes to color, so we can see how startling and amazing this everyday phenomenon is.” Find out what colors mean, hear stories about colors and inform your eye at multiple levels. Learn how color associations vary by culture and geographic location. This is a wonderful book for artists, art teachers, designers and anyone interested in and amazed by color. New Website We have a new website! Check us out at www.nwmpls.kidzart.com and let us know what you think. We hope this new site is easy to navigate and find classes. We are looking to switch to a different registration system starting in 2014. Exciting new changes for us.

Fall Art Programs

After school classes, Saturday morning classes, and workshops are back.  Many locations have discounts for registering early. Don't miss out on being creative with KidzArt this fall with all new projects.

KidzArt Newsletter

September 2013

Upcoming Classes by Location      The Studio at Rush Creek: 9481 Garland Lane North Maple Grove, MN 55311 Saturday Morning Classes  Elementary art classes (ages 6-12) run from 9am-10am and Preschool art classes (ages 4-6) from 10am-10:45am Kidz Night Out (ages 9-13) November 15th from 5:30pm-8:30pm Family Night-All ages December 5th from 6:00pm-7:30pm Beacon Academy Thursdays starting October 3rd. Registration Form Heritage Christian Academy Tuesdays starting September 17th.  Registration Form or Register Online Legacy Christian Academy Tuesdays starting September 24th for grades 1-4.  Registration Form or Register Online Mondays starting October 7th for grades 5-8. Registration Form or Register Online Big Lake-Online Registration (search "kidzart") Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose-Online Registration Monticello -Online Registration (search "kidzart") Osseo -Online Registration Princeton-Online Registration Rockford-Online Registration St. Michael/Albertville-Online Registration Wayzata-Online Registration     Cirque de Arts summer camp student example of a wire circus. Students had so much fun creating this 3-D project! Cirque de Arts summer camp student drawing on velour paper Cirque de Arts summer camp mixed media project. Elephant under the big top! Now Hiring! We are still looking for part time art teachers to help out with our after school classes in Wayzata, Osseo, Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose, and St. Michael/Albertville School Districts. If you are someone you know would be interested send resumes to info@kidzartmn.com. Elementary Example Teenz Art Example Teenz Art Example Preschool Example Preschool Example Elementary Example School Success and Creativity Here are some ways that artistic activities can help your child succeed in the new school year:   1. Reduce the stress factor in your kids’ lives- Provide a quiet area where your child can go to decompress from the school day. Have art materials and simple household items available in a workspace area away from the TV or noisy siblings so your child can relax by doing an easy art activity.   2. Balance academics by introducing a “right brain” extracurricular activity- Allow children to exercise their right brain after a day of left-brain school academics. Right brain activity is stimulated by new events or activities, working with different colors, shapes and sizes as well as listening to music.   3. Develop and nurture creativity- Art is just one of the many creative activities that can help children improve cognitive development, strengthen communication, expressive skills and boost reasoning and organization skills. By being able to explore their creativity, children can exercise skills which can strengthen their academic abilities and success in school.   4. Allow children to make mistakes- Children often fear ridicule from their peers if they make a mistake. Unfortunately this same fear inhibits creativity and creative problem solving. Allowing your child to experiment with art also allows them to take a risk and experience the creative process. This skill will serve them well in their academic pursuits.

Draw, Paint, Create with KidzArt this Summer!

	July Newsletter 2013 Draw, Paint, Create with KidzArt! July summer camps are listed below. For all our class options be sure to visit www.kidzartmn.com. Also, like us on facebook to see pictures of recent classes and stay up to date on class offerings.
	Students Painting with Ice in our Mixed Mediums to the Max art camp.

Camp for Teens!-Art Adventures July 15th-18th from 10am-12pm at Heritage Christian Academy. For students entering grades 6-8th. Come explore the world through art this summer! We will be drawing, painting, and sculpting our way around the Americas, Africa, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Learn about the art of Chinese silk painting and design your own Japanese Anime cartoon strip.  Travel to Australia and create an original artwork using modeling material and acrylic paint inspired by traditional Aboriginal symbols.  Sculpt your own gargoyle statue like the ones sitting on top of Notre Dame and paint a Koi fish pond on canvas like the artist Claude Monet.  Grab your friends and join TeenzArt for a week packed full of projects and mediums. Cirque de Arts-(ages 6-12) July 8th-11th from 10am-12pm at Independence Elementary in Big Lake July 15th-18th from 10am-12pm at Heritage Christian Academy   July 22nd-25th from 1pm-4pm at Cedar Island Elementary in Maple Grove July 29th-August 1st from 10am-12pm at The Studio at Rush Creek in Maple Grove July 29th-August 1st from 1-3:30pm at Plymouth Creek Elementary in Plymouth                                      Trapeze, high wire, dancing elephants, all are part of the thrill of the circus.  Learn how to draw and create all these and more in this FUN art camp.  Construct your own miniature Fun House Marble Game, experiment with clay and wire sculpture, paint on canvas and just have fun with your friends creating while using artistundefinedquality materials.  Get creative and messy with us this summer.  Boys and girls alike will love this camp! Wire Circus Mixed Mediums to the MAX!-For ages 6-12 July 15th-18th from 12:30-2:30pm at Discovery Center in Buffalo July 15th-18th from 1-4:00pm at Cedar Island Elementary in Maple Grove July 22nd-25th from 1-3:00pm at Monticello Middle School in Monticello July 22nd-25th from 9-11:30am Plymouth Creek Elementary in Plymouth Join us on an exciting art adventure filled with creative art lessons that will enliven the imagination.  You will experiment with fun new mediums both 2-D and 3-D.  Learn a simple “Suminagashi” technique – floating inks on the surface of water to create beautiful patterns.  Create a bookworm out of clay and decorate a pen that looks like a Wizards’ wand.  Work with fabric, paint, metal, foam and other fun materials to make art you are excited about!  No previous experience necessary – we guide you in a relaxed supportive atmosphere.  We use all high quality materials.             Princesses and Paint-For girls ages 4-6 Princesses and Paint Ages 4-6 July 29th-August 1st from 12:30pm-2:30pm at The Studio at Rush Creek in Maple Grove Mirror, mirror on the wall… this little princess will paint her own mirror! Your little princess will have fun creating works of art including drawing a jeweled crown and a flying fairy. All princesses are welcome to dress up on Thursdays for our magical art show where we will display our wonderful creations from the week.   Copyright © 2013 KidzArt. All rights reserved. Contact email: info@kidzartmn.com Unsubscribe