Rock Painting Workshop October 20th

On Thursday, October 20th from 7-9pm, Patricia Weiss will lead a workshop on Rock Painting.  In this workshop she will show you what paints she likes to use to paint the rocks and what designs work well for her.  The painted rocks are great for giving as gifts (children love them) and work well for garden or flower pot decorations.  The cost of this workshop is $40 and it includes all supplies.

Jewelry Making Workshop with Kathleen DiResta

Basic Beading and Beyond
THIS WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD NOVEMBER 3RD from 7-9pm.
October 13, 7-9pm cost $55 includes most materials (silver discs are extra)
Whether you are beginner or have taken a class before, there is something for everyone. Kathleen provides the colorful beads and will go over the basics of beading on memory wire and elastic. New for this class, she'll demonstrate using brass beads and knotted leather or knotted silk. Plus, we will incorporate the brass beads with brass wire to make hip earrings. To accent your creations, she will show you how to create pendants with wire and how to texture a metal disc with hammers or letter stamps. A materials and resources list will be provided.

Please email or call the studio to sign up.

Red Bow Studio Fall 2011 Art Classes for ages K-12

Each class is limited to six artists.  To enroll in any of the fall classes, Red Bow requires a $50 deposit
due immediately and full payment due on the first day of class.   Please email  theredbowstudio@gmail.com
or call (516) 676-4324 to sign up.  If the above class schedule doesn't work for you or if you would like
more attention, private art lessons are available, please inquire if interested.

DRAWING/PAINTING
Mondays 3-4pm for 1st-2nd graders (12 classes $300 includes all materials)
Thursdays 4-5pm for 1st-3rd graders (12 classes $300 includes all materials)
ADVANCED Mondays 4-5:30pm for 3rd-5th graders (12 classes $360)
Thursdays 4-5pm for 1-3nd graders (12 classes $300 includes all materials)
In this class we have FUN while learning the basics of drawing and painting with all sorts of media. 
Projects are based around the fundamentals of art, such as line, value, form, and perspective, but the
student will have such a great time creating they will have no idea that they are actually learning!

SKETCHBOOKING (ART JOURNALING)
Wednesdays 3-4pm for 1st-5th graders (12 classes $300 includes all materials)
In this class each student works in their own sketchbook, where they will be able to experiment with
all types of self-expression.  The emphasis of this class is on creation of ideas, not the final result. 
Each class the children will use a different technique to create visual and textual entries in their
“book”.  At the end of the class your child will be well on their way to documenting their life.

KRAFTY K's
Thursdays 3-4pm (12 classes $300 includes all materials)
This class is designed specifically for all those fabulous kindergarteners who have had a long day at
school and just want to KREATE with a capital K.  In this class the students learn about the many
different materials that are used for painting, drawing collaging, and almost anything else they can
imagine. 

FIDDLING FINGERS
Wednesdays 1-1:45PM Ages 2-4 (12 classes $240 includes all materials)
Thursdays 9-9:45AM Ages 2-5 (12 classes $240 includes all materials)
Fridays 9:15-10:15AM Ages 2-4 (12 classes $300 includes all materials)
Let your child explore the world of art and all the tools that go along with it.  In this class we focus on
learning about scissors, glue, paints, pens, pencils, and many other useful things and the proper way
to use them.  The class revolves around fun and creating.

2nd Annual Sea Cliff Summer Craft Show

Please join us for the 2nd Annual Sea Cliff Summer Craft show featuring Jewelry, Fine Art, Fused Glass, Salt Scrubs and more!
This weekend Memorial Park will transform from the tranquil place above to a hip happening artist venue with lots of beautiful creations.  Please visit and explore the lovely goodies and talk with local artists or just to listen to the wonderful music of Kris Rice as she ROCKS Memorial Park:)

Sunday, July 17th (Raindate July 24th) 

From 10 am to 5 pm at Memorial Park (aka Hippie Park) at the end of Sea Cliff Avenue

There will be Live music from Kris Rice from 12 pm to 1pm. 

The Art Opening at the Sea Cliff Library will also take place from 2 pm to 4 pm for the summer show, "The beauty of Sea Cliff" (with a KD photo) Stop by to shop or check the beautiful unique artwork and crafts...

Adult Summer Workshops

Below are the adult workshop offerings for the summer.  I still have to add some details, but for the most part, all of the information can be found below.  I may add a workshop or two depending on how the summer goes.  If I left out information, please email me!!  If you would like to sign up, please email or call the studio.  (The information is in the sidebar).  Each workshop is limited to 6 participants due to studio size.  Each workshop is from 7-9pm at night and they are for adults over age 21 so that you are allowed to bring beverages of your choice.

Decoupage a cigar box- Monday, July 11th- $35

In this workshop we will collage over a cigar box with magazine cut outs, drawings, tissue paper, and many other things to turn it into our own special creation.  These boxes are great as a gift or to use at home to store your treasures. 

Rock Painting- Wednesday, July 20^th- $35

A fun and easy workshop, we will take everyday rocks and paint designs on them with acrylic paints.  Afterwards they will be sprayed with an acrylic fixative so they will last for years to come.

Paint a Canvas- Monday, August 1^st and 8^th- $95

In this two part workshop series, you will use acrylic paints to paint a 8”x12” canvas.  Ideally you will bring a picture from home or a drawing you have already created, and you will paint it onto a canvas with acrylic paints.  Patricia Weiss will help you with layout, color choice and form of your painting.

Create a Shrine- Wednesday, August 17^th- $55

In this workshop you will paint, glue, and cut to create your very own shrine out of a cigar box (or any other special box you’d like to bring in).  The theme is yours for the choosing, and you can bring in trinkets and what not to embellish the box.  We will have goodies at the studio for you to use as well.

Cork Board Workshop- Thursday September 8^th- $55

Start collecting corks, because it takes a lot to create a cork board!  In this workshop we will use a glue gun and frame to create our very own cork boards.

Jewelry Workshops for Adult and Children

Hi all!  Kathleen DiResta will be at Red Bow on June 16 from 7-9pm to teach another adult jewelry workshop. She will also be teaching a workshop for children 8 and up on July 1st from 2-4pm. Both workshops are $55 per person, which includes all materials.

Please call or email the studio if you're interested!

Summer Morning Camp at Red Bow Studio

COST: $150 Per week includes all materials.

Three mornings a week from 9:30AM to 12 Noon.  
We will focus on a single area of art and create artwork portraying what we have learned.  These classes are for children ages 6-10 who are serious about their artwork and would like to spend their mornings creating in an intimate studio setting with friends.  We will be learning techniques and skills in each area that they will be able to use beyond the class.  We will also have a lot of fun.  Due to studio size, there is a maximum of six students per week.  Sign ups are per week and you may sign your child up for as many or few weeks as you like.

Week 1 Printing June 28,29,&30

In the first week of mini-camp we will learn about printing with foam, plastic stamps and stencils.  On the first day we will work with brayers and stamps to create simple prints.  The other days the campers will create their own designs and then print them.

Week 2 Paint A Canvas July 5,6,&7

The second week of camp will be spent with acrylics painting a canvas. On the first day we will sketch out our ideas and draw them onto our canvas.  The second and third days will be spent working with the acrylic paints, focusing on color and form.

Week 3 July Bookmaking 12,13,&14

In the third week we will work with simple types of bookmaking, creating different small books and learning about how they can be used in everyday life.  Our creations will include a stab stitch sketchbook and an accordion book.

Week 4 Still Life Painting July 19,20,& 21

Our forth week will focus on still life painting.  We will learn all about the face and body and use it to create drawings and paintings.  By the end of these three days, your camper will be confidant in drawing the human body.

Week 5 Create a Shrine July 26,27,&28

In week five we will create a shrine out of a cigarbox.  Each child will choose a theme for their “shrine” and then paint and embellish the box based on their ideas. 

Week 6 Portrait Painting August 2,3,&4

Our sixth week will focus on still life painting.  We will learn all about the face and body and use it to create drawings and paintings.  By the end of these three days, your camper will feel confidant drawing the human body.

Week 7 Collage  Modge-Podge Aug 9,10,&11

In week seven, we will spend our time cutting with scissors and pasting modge podge.  We will decorate a home item that can be used for the years ahead (It might be a lamp or a tray- I haven’t decided yet.  Ideas welcome!)