Anderson Ranch Arts Center Workshop Catalogs 2010-2014

June 21 - 25 June 28 - July 2 June 28 - July 2 Shelly Hamill interactive digital books Sarabeth Berk Piece of Mind Mosaics Ages: 9 to 12 / 1:30 - 4:00 pm Tuition: $275 Code: K0306 Enrollment Limit: 15 Learn the ancient art of mosaics, piece by piece. We visit the history of mosaics and examine visual examples. Then we create a mosaic using the basic “direct method” of applying mosaic pieces to the substrate. Each student creates a unique, one-foot-square, mosaic artwork ready for framing and proud display. Shelly Hamill has been working with art since childhood and, upon settling in Bermuda, she became actively involved with the Masterworks Museum of Bermuda, the Bermuda National Gallery and Kaleidoscope Arts Foundation. Sponsored by Mary and Patrick Scanlan First Editions: Robert Possehl A Fiddily, Diddily Float See page 63 for full workshop description. Ages: 9 to 12 / 1:30 - 4:00 pm Tuition: $275 / Studio Fee: $45 Code: K0408 Enrollment Limit: 14 Did you know a book can also be a work of art? Create a one-of-a-kind artist book filled with digital photographs, personal imagery, pop-ups and pull-ups. Learn to make several book structures, develop a book concept, create symbols and design handmade paper covers. Then, using MacBooks, edit photos, write text and develop a highly-interactive book design. Our books are unlike any you have ever seen! Robert Possehl, a Chicago-based artist, has an MFA in Interdisciplinary Arts and works with a wide range of materials to create community installations and books. Robert uses artist books, handmade paper, installations and thematic publishing to teach children and adults literacy and visual arts since 1989. July 12 - 14 Playing with Fire: intro to glass blowing Jared Davis & Dylan Balderson See page 67 for full workshop description. Computers are provided by YouthEntity, a community and youth empowerment initiative. YouthEntity provides authentic learning experiences in the areas of business, finance and technology. For more computer-related workshops for kids including video game design in Carbondale, Colorado, visit www.youthentity.org. July 12 - 16 July 19 - 23 August 2 - 6 Joseph Stuckelman Nikki Pike Evelyn Siegel Ages: 9 to 12 / 1:30 - 4:00 pm Tuition: $275 Code: K0613 Enrollment Limit: 15 Ages: 9 to 12 / 9:00 - 11:30 am Tuition: $275 Code: K0715 Enrollment Limit: 15 Ages: 10 and up / 1:30 - 4:00 pm Tuition: $275 Code: K0922 Enrollment Limit: 15 Build a better mousetrap by building a mousetrap powered machine! Design and create your own vehicle propelled by the common spring and lever mechanism. We study simple machines and learn how to use basic shop tools safely and efficiently. With trial and error, we solve basic engineering challenges to create powered cars from bottle caps, plastic, aluminum, rubber bands and wood scraps. Mousetrap car races put our creations to the test! Imagine baked bread animals and pumpkin helmets, potato stamps and fruit loop jewels. Food is art! We study images of artists who have used hot dogs to create a map of the United States or chocolate to make iconic life-size sculptures. We delve into our current understanding of food, how we use it and what it is, and then use food artistically to create sculptures and wearable art. Some art we make is edible and long-lasting while other art is about process and experimentation. Clay is a beautiful and functional media, and what is better than creating your own pots, dishes, utensils and trivets for a special family recipe? Students make at least one special baking dish, salad bowl or other serving piece for a favorite family dish. We also make clay tiles on which the clayware can sit or protect warm dishes. We learn handbuilding techniques and ways to add designs by stamping and adding details. At the end of the week, we have collective feast to enjoy our new pottery. Nikki Pike is currently a core faculty member at the Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design and an activist, artist and cultural agent. Her interactive works utilize performance, education and sculptural objects to promote a community sense of duty and citizenship. Evelyn Siegel has taught generations of students both at Anderson Ranch and at Fort Worth Country Day School in her home state of Texas. Many of her students have become professional potters, painters, artistic designers and historians. Build a Better Mousetrap Joseph Stuckelman received his BA from the University of California at Santa Cruz, and his MFA in Furniture Design from the Rhode Island School of Design. Joseph taught 3D visual arts and sculpture to high school students and currently serves as Side Street Projects’ Operations Manager and Head Teacher. Trans-food-mation Cooking with Clay c h i ld ren ’ s w or k s hop s 65

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