Saturday, January 12, 2013

Drawing Macaw Birds

Today was the start of an all new session of KidzArt classes at The Studio at Rush Creek in Maple Grove, MN.  Today students learned how to draw Macaw Birds and used Prismacolor markers and Art Stix to color their drawings.

KidzArt is a drawing based program that teaches the fundamentals and drawing techniques that can help them decode and draw more complicated pictures.

For the birds we started with the eye and the "D" shape that surrounds the eye then went on to the beak and rest of the body.  After students were done drawing their birds they had the chance to add any other details or a background.  It is always wonderful to see how even though we are all drawing from the same example how different each picture turns out!

Student Examples

 

Saturday, January 5, 2013

Osseo Community Education

Osseo Community Education introduced a new online registration system this new year.  You can easily search and register for KidzArt classes at the following link:

https://osseo.thatscommunityed.com/

You can create an account or just browse for classes.  WILD Child program fliers will be going home on Wednesday January 9th 2013. We will also be sending KidzArt fliers regarding upcoming classes out separately.  So be sure to search through those folders and backpacks to stay up to date on all the great classes Community Education has to offer.  Or check out their new website! 

New KidzArt classes that will be starting later this month and go through the spring include(be sure to take advantage of the early registration discounts):

Australian Animal Adventure:

Grab your binoculars and your friends and join KidzArt on an adventure to draw and sculpt animals of Australia. You'll use markers and chalk pastels to draw a cute and cuddly koala hanging out in a eucalyptus tree and use watercolors to create a painting of a cockatoo in the setting sun. You'll even sculpt animals out of colorful wire and decorate your own travel drawstring backpack. Use early bird promo code ye-eb4me-w13 at checkout for $6 off each class.

Imagine what you can Create!

In this all new session you'll learn to draw a steam engine chugging down the tracks, create a portrait of an Egyptian Pharaoh on metal paper and use pastels to draw a sunset desert landscape. You'll also design your own artist trading cards and learn about Mexican yarn painting. You and your friends will be amazed at what you can create! Use early bird promo code ye-eb4me-w13 at checkout for $6 off each class.

Mixed Media Mania

Do you love to build and create with your hands while getting messy and having fun? Create an amazing landscape picture using collage techniques and a wide variety of colored paper, fabric, gemstones and more! Sculpt and mold funky art creatures out of clay and Twisteez wire. You'll design your own clock using CD's, markers and decorative paper. Use early bird promo code ye-eb4me-w13 at checkout for $6 off each class.

Valentine's Day Box

You and your friends will have a blast decorating a box to store all of your Valentine's Day cards and treats in! You bring the box and KidzArt will bring all the paper, glitter, stickers, markers and more! Listen to music, chat with your friends, make new friends and get creative! Use early bird promo code ye-eb4me-w13 at checkout for $6 off each class.

Thursday, January 3, 2013

January Newsletter


We have a lot of new classes starting this month with all new projects.  KidzArt classes never repeat!  Also, be sure to like us on Facebook and stay up to date on classes and see examples of art made by students. 
 
 
 
KidzArt Newsletter                                                  
January 2013
 

 

 
 
 New Year, All New Classes!
Upcoming Classes:

*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
Registration is available online NOW for the following sessions:
Session 3: Jan 12, 19, 26, Feb. 2, 9
Session 4: Feb. 16, 23, March 2, 9, 16
Session 5: April 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4
Session 6: May, 11, 18, June 1, 8, 15

*Beacon Academy
Session 2: Jan 10, 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14 (skip Jan. 17th for conferences)


*Heritage Christian Academy
Session 3: Jan 14, 22, 29, Feb 5, 12
Register Online

*St. Andrew Catholic School
Session 2: Jan 10, Download 24, 31, Feb. 7
 Register Online

*BigLake-Register Online
Art Innovators Art Exploration starts January 24th at Independence Elementary

*Buffalo-Register Online
 
Draw, Paint, Create! Starts January 22nd at Hanover Elementary and January 24th at Northwinds Elementary
 
 
 
*Monticello- Register Online *Search KidzArt*
 
Draw, Paint, Create! Starts January 23rd at Pinewood Elementary and January 28th at Little Mountain Elementary
 
 
 
*Osseo-Register Online *Search KidzArt*
 
Osseo Community Education has a new registration system.  Programs will be available online soon.  Our Imagine What You Can Create! class will begin January 23rd at Edinbrook Elementary and January 28th at Basswood Elementary. 
 
Also, be sure to check out our Valentine's Day Box Decorating class being offered a a number of locations.  We will have music and tons of supplies to decorate a box (provided by student) for all their Valentine's Day cards!  Sure to be a fun time with friends!
 
*St. Michael/Albertville-Register Online
 
 
Draw, Paint, Create! Starts January 30th at Community Ed Center Room 201
 
 
*Wayzata-Register Online
 
Carnival Days starts January 28th at Central Middle School 6:30-7:30pm (no class Feb 18th)
 
Australian Adventure starts March 4th at Central Middle School 6:30-7:30pm
 
 




 
Pictures of artwork by students from classes in December: