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

Summer Art Camps for Preschoolers, Elementary Ages, and Teens!

We have summer camp options for a wide variety of ages: 4-6, 6-12, and 12-14.   KidzArt Newsletter June 2013 Sizzling Summer Fun! When it comes to summer camp, many parents want their kids to try something new and different, have fun with their peers, but also keep their brains stimulated.   Experts who study the brain say that whenever you do something creative, like drawing, painting or sculpting, you are giving your brain a terrific workout. We have all new art camps for 2013 that are sure to give your child's brain a fun workout! Summer Art Camps by Date June 17th-20 Zoofari (ages 4-6) 10am-12pm at The Studio at Rush Creek in Maple Grove Mixed Media to the MAX! (ages 6-12) 12:30pm-2:30pm at The Studio at Rush Creek in Maple Grove June 24th-27th Cirque de Arts (ages 6-12) 9am-12pm at Cedar Island Elementary Cirque de Arts (ages 6-12) 1pm-3pm at Albertville Primary Mixed Media to the MAX! (ages 6-12) 1pm-3:30pm at Plymouth Creek Elementary Cirque de Arts (ages 6-12) 12:30pm-2:30pm at Discovery Center July 8th-11th Cirque de Arts (ages 6-12) 10am-12pm at Independence Elementary July 15th-18th Cirque de Arts (ages 6-12) 9am-11:30am at Plymouth Creek Elementary Art Adventures (Teens; entering grades 6-8th) 10am-12pm at Heritage Christian Academy Cirque de Arts (ages 6-12) 10am-12pm at Heritage Christian Academy Mixed Mediums to the MAX! (ages 6-12) 1pm-4pm at Cedar Island Elementary Mixed Mediums to the MAX! (ages 6-12) 12:30pm-2:30pm at Discovery Center July 22nd-25th Mixed Mediums to the MAX!(ages 6-12) 9am-11:30am at Plymouth Creek Elementary Mixed Mediums to the MAX!(ages 6-12) 1pm-3pm at Monticello Middle School Cirque de Arts (ages 6-12) 1pm-4pm at Cedar Island Elementary July 29th-August 1st Cirque de Arts (ages 6-12) 10am-12pm at The Studio at Rush Creek in Maple Grove Princesses and Paint (ages 4-6/girls only) 12:30pm-2:30pm at The Studio at Rush Creek in Maple Grove Cirque de Arts (ages 6-12) 1pm-3:30pm at Plymouth Creek Elementary August 5th-8th Mixed Mediums to the MAX! (ages 6-12) 9am-12pm at Cedar Island Elementary August 12th-15th Mixed Mediums to the MAX! (ages 6-12) 10am-12pm at Beacon Academy August 19th-22nd Cirque de Arts (ages 6-12) 10am-12pm at Champlin Ice Forum August 26th-29th Cirque de Arts (ages 6-12) 12:30pm-2:30pm at The Studio at Rush Creek in Maple Grove Kidz Night Out (ages 9-13) Join us August 16th from 5:30pm-8:30pm at The Studio at Rush Creek (9481 Garland Lane N, Maple Grove MN 55311). Design your own Illuminated Letter and embellish with watercolors and metallic markers.  You will also learn an unique method of print making to create your own roller and abstract design. Please bring a water bottle and peanut free snack.                          Online Registration Google Art Project: Making Art Accessible Online Many of you have heard of Google Art Project, a collaboration between Google and many international museums to offer online access to high-resolution images of artwork. The site enables visitors to virtually tour these partner museums’ galleries and view up-close detail of each piece of art. Users can assemble their own user gallery to compile a virtual collection of art. Last April, Google Art Project expanded its museum partnerships and now it features more than 32,000 works of art. This second iteration of the site has enhanced its search capabilities to help visitors more easily find art by filtering their search capabilities. Google Art Project’s Education link offer tools and resources for teachers and students. One tool is a Google Art Project You Tube channel that offers lots of educational videos including profiles of artists and museums. Many teachers are using Art Project as a virtual field trip allowing students to “walk” the hallways of famous museums, explore their rooms and zoom in on artwork. Some of the museums on Art Project have lesson plans that accompany their artwork. Whether it’s an art history, drawing or a design class, Art Project is an obvious resource. Incorporating visual arts into any classroom can be made fun with this tool.   Van Gogh's 'Starry Night' on Google Art Project Here’s a brief video introduction to Google Art Project: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKPeN3ZNCOE&feature=player_embedded June Promotion: Register online for a summer art camp at The Studio at Rush Creek, Heritage Christian Academy, or Beacon Academy and receive $75 off a KidzArt Birthday Party! Want to know more about our birthday parties? Call us today at 763-494-6957. *A coupon will be sent along with the camp registration confirmation. The coupon for $75 off a birthday party will be good until June 2014. Copyright © 2013 KidzArt. All rights reserved. Contact email: info@kidzartmn.com Unsubscribe