Friday, September 16, 2011
Creating a Moth with Found Objects
There is creativity buzzing all around the art studio. We love when Demi comes in because we never know what he'll be in the mood for, his thought process continues to amaze us. This week he was ready to tackle a moth sculpture with found objects around the art studio. He used a sea shell for the body, tooth picks for the legs with wire to attach them & wooden pieces for the wings. Next week he'll start working on covering it with paper mache to make a stronger structure. Don't forget to check back to see how his progress is going!!!
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
New Fall Session
Classes start this coming Monday, September 12th for the new fall session. Classes are offered Monday- Friday, for time & availability please contact marjon@marjonart.com.
Multimedia Art
Ages 2 and up
These art classes are offered once a week on Mondays, Tuesdays, or Fridays for six weeks. The classes include an introduction to various professional grade art materials such as watercolor, gauche, acrylic, clay, Paper Mache, oil and chalk pastel, etc. The students are able to pursue a subject matter or material that they are most interested in. Students will be free to explore drawing and painting skills such as shading and shadows, highlights, color theory, atmospheric perspective, etc. Art history is also a very important part of the classes and is used in as many art lessons as possible. Each child will receive one on one time with Marjon and learn draw complex object through basic shapes. Each student will present his final body of work at an art show at the end of the session. Each new student will also receive a portfolio to bring his artwork home at the end of the show.
Price $90.00
FINE ART PAINTING
Ages 3 and up
These art classes are offered once a week on Mondays, Tuesdays, or Fridays for six weeks. Each child will work on creating a variety of paintings using traditional techniques. They will learn painting and drawing techniques that are offered in college level schooling. They will choose their preferred media: oil paint, acrylic, or watercolor. These pieces will be worked on throughout the six-week class period and will require multiple layers of paint and more individual attention. A greater emphasis on technique will be given in these classes and a greater attention to art history will be available. Each student will present his final body of work at an art show at the end of the session. Each new student will also receive a portfolio to bring his artwork home at the end of the show.
Price $180.00 + materials
(Materials are not included. I will be available for consultation on suggested materials to buy for the classes, as well as provide you with a list.)
Sculpture
Ages 2 and up
These art classes are offered for four weeks.
This class explores the various materials used to create sculptures, which include wood, plaster, clay, stone, and wire. Students learn how to manipulate these materials and use sculpting tools safely. They analyze other works of sculpture through reading and discussion and examine geometric, abstract and organic form. This class is generally taken first in a sculpture program. Each student will present his final body of work at an art show at the end of the session. Each new student will also receive a portfolio to bring his artwork home at the end of the show.
Price $75.00
Multimedia Art
Ages 2 and up
These art classes are offered once a week on Mondays, Tuesdays, or Fridays for six weeks. The classes include an introduction to various professional grade art materials such as watercolor, gauche, acrylic, clay, Paper Mache, oil and chalk pastel, etc. The students are able to pursue a subject matter or material that they are most interested in. Students will be free to explore drawing and painting skills such as shading and shadows, highlights, color theory, atmospheric perspective, etc. Art history is also a very important part of the classes and is used in as many art lessons as possible. Each child will receive one on one time with Marjon and learn draw complex object through basic shapes. Each student will present his final body of work at an art show at the end of the session. Each new student will also receive a portfolio to bring his artwork home at the end of the show.
Price $90.00
FINE ART PAINTING
Ages 3 and up
These art classes are offered once a week on Mondays, Tuesdays, or Fridays for six weeks. Each child will work on creating a variety of paintings using traditional techniques. They will learn painting and drawing techniques that are offered in college level schooling. They will choose their preferred media: oil paint, acrylic, or watercolor. These pieces will be worked on throughout the six-week class period and will require multiple layers of paint and more individual attention. A greater emphasis on technique will be given in these classes and a greater attention to art history will be available. Each student will present his final body of work at an art show at the end of the session. Each new student will also receive a portfolio to bring his artwork home at the end of the show.
Price $180.00 + materials
(Materials are not included. I will be available for consultation on suggested materials to buy for the classes, as well as provide you with a list.)
Sculpture
Ages 2 and up
These art classes are offered for four weeks.
This class explores the various materials used to create sculptures, which include wood, plaster, clay, stone, and wire. Students learn how to manipulate these materials and use sculpting tools safely. They analyze other works of sculpture through reading and discussion and examine geometric, abstract and organic form. This class is generally taken first in a sculpture program. Each student will present his final body of work at an art show at the end of the session. Each new student will also receive a portfolio to bring his artwork home at the end of the show.
Price $75.00
Saturday, September 3, 2011
En Plein Air: Sunspots in a Tree
This is from the last art session but the pictures were to good not to share.
For the last piece the students went outside & sat under a large tree then they drew what they saw when they looked up at it. With this piece they were working on their perspective & foreshortening skills. The students really enjoyed sketching from this angel, it was something they had never thought about. They had no idea how their piece was going to turn out, but they were excited to find out. When it came time to paint, the students thought I had lost my marbles when I wanted them to paint almost all of their canvases green. Then when they really started with all the details (which was more than I think they had bargained for) they saw why I had them do that because they would still be working on making all the leaves... ha ha ha. I'm very proud with how how happy they are with their pieces, they turned out amazing, don't you think?
Friday, September 2, 2011
Young at Art, Student Art Show!!
Well... we did it!! With only four hours of prep time, we survived the biggest and best art show to date at the Museum of Natural Science in Sugar Land! The show was incredible. I think the students were so excited and proud to see their art work displayed in such an amazing space with so many people there to view it. Thank you to all how helped with the set up and tear down of the show. It could not have been done without such amazing parents, family, and friends.
Here are a few pictures from our exciting day! Hope you enjoy!!
Monday, August 22, 2011
An Evening at the Museum of Natural Science!
I am so excited to announce that my kids will be displaying their work at the Houston Museum of Natural Science in Sugar Land! The artists range from two to seventeen years of age, and their work is incredible and so inspiring. These kids are being given an amazing opportunity to show off their work to the public and they are so excited. I would love for you all to come to the show and support these kids and their talent.
The show is on Sunday, August 28th from 2-4pm. Discounted tickets will be available to the public at the museum entrance. Thank you for all your support. Come to the show and learn more about the amazing Little Wonders School that I teach in and see an incredible collection of works by my wonderful artist!
Houston Museum of Natural Science - Sugar Land
13016 University Blvd
Sugar Land, TX
Monday, August 1, 2011
A new look on an old masterpiece!
A few weeks ago Sophia and her mom visited the Houston Fine Art Museum and saw the exhibit on classical european art. With a picture in hand, she came into art class the next day and said that she wanted to paint Titian, which stunned us all. So we sat together and she drew this very complicated piece. For a three year old, this kind of interest and determination was extremely impressive. A true artist in the making!
The following week she was able to start painting her masterpiece.
Check out her progress below!
New Pieces!
Some exciting new pieces are coming out this session! The kids are really refining their observational drawing skills. Here is just a sneak peak of their great artwork!
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