INTRODUCING Art Ala Carte! Finding JOY in the Process

on

As promised, here is the next installment describing all of the great new things happening at Center Ground Studios this summer!  These ramblings are dedicated to something near and dear to my heart as well as John and Heidi's...Joy in the Process.  One of our latest class offering for kids is all about Process Art.  We've called it Art Ala Carte, a process based open studio session for kids ages 5 and up.  It should be noted,  If you're looking to sign your kid up for a very skill-driven class in which you are guaranteed a pristine finished product at the end of each session...this may not be the class for you.  If you're looking for a safe place where your kid can be who they are while exploring and problem solving their way through a wide array of creative endeavors all while surrounded by the trappings of an actual, full-fledged, functioning art studio...that's more our speed!  Will we offer skills-based instruction along the way? Absolutely!  But the child is the artist here. They take the lead and the teachers will guide and instruct from there.  Each session will have a general in order to provide a little structure for those needing some help jumping in.


Why is Process Art good for kids?
Process art is all about doing and making without necessarily having a finished product in mind.  This method of teaching/making allows for so many rich learning opportunities--how to handle frustration, how to work with a mistake, how to problem solve, how to collaborate--just to name a few.  This approach is not only child-driven, but it is also materials driven in that the studio environment and the materials are just as influential as the instructor and the artist.  Our newly reorganized studio space will be stocked with a thoughtfully chosen array of materials intended to spark creative exploration.

What are the logistics?  

  • This will operate like an open-studio so it isn't a recurring class with a specific curriculum, aside from a general theme such as color exploration, book making, etc. 
  • We have scheduled  sessions on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month running from June through September.  We will be adding fall/winter dates as well.  
  • The 2nd Saturday will be a morning session. The 4th Saturday will be an afternoon session. 
  • Each session is two hours long.  
  • You do not have to arrive right at the beginning.  It is okay to drop in, though we would recommend allowing your child about 30 minutes to create something. 
  • Adults are not required to stay with their child, but they are welcome to stay and create if they'd like.

Here is the link for sign up and specific dates/times. Our first session is slated for June 8...coming up soon!!

 https://squareup.com/store/CenterGroundStudios

Please send us any feedback or questions you have!  This is a new endeavor.  We want to hear from you so we can make this work for everyone interested!









Comments

Post a Comment