View photos from our 2007 Signatures Series
June 23-27, 2008ArtStart is launching a new summer art opportunity
for youth ages 13 years (or entering grade 7)
to 16 years old. Signatures, a studio-based program,
offers youth intensive instruction in visual
arts. All classes are taught by professional artists
or educators who have expertise in working with
students and are recognized for their own art/
performances both locally and nationally. Participants
display works on the last day of the program.
Students may enroll for a half-day or full
day program for one week. Limited scholarships
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Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuition: Full Day: $205/student Half Day: $120/student All-day students: bring a bag lunch. Location: Skills for Tomorrow Charter School 547 Wheeler, St. Paul Download Signatures registration form here |
*Those who are interested in becoming an Art-
Start intern must register for Signatures 2008,
as well as participate in intern training classes
from 3:30-5:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday during
the week of the Signatures program.
To qualify
for the training you must have attended at least
two years of the ArtStart K-6 program and/or
be 13 years of age or entering 7th grade. New
interns will be assigned if there is a vacancy. Current
interns who participated in the Signatures
2007/Intern Training Program are encouraged to
register for these classes as well.
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Studio Work - Morning - 9:00-12:00 |
Studio Work - Afternoon - 12:30-3:30 |
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201 Drawing and Painting Learn from nationally recognized painter Armando Gutierrez. Create an expressive portrait of yourself using acrylics, as you learn color theory, drawing and painting techniques. 202 Altered Art See what happens when you look at familiar objects through new eyes. Work with artist Felice Amato to turn old books, tins, and other objects into new creations. 203 Mosaics Join mosaic artist Laurie Watson and create your own mosaic. Learn how to design, cut and shape tile pieces, install and grout tiles. Additional materials fee $10. 204 Jewelry Design, create, reuse are words that describe this class. Work with artist Stacie Forbes to create your own jewelry using unique beads, bits of old jewelry and reuse materials. Additional materials fee $10. |
205 Printmaking
Join an artist to explore a variety of printmaking techniques. Then produce your own fashion statement, personalized cards, and other art works. 206 Book Arts Back by popular demand! Work with book artist Lynn Mueller to create art books utilizing a variety of media and construction techniques from collage to printing. 207 The Art of Felting Join textile artist Sara Langworthy and learn the art of felting. Learn how to transform wool fibers into felt and create your own unique products. Additional materials fee $10. 208 The Art of Flow Join artist Felice Amato to learn the basics of yoga. Then explore a variety of art forms, including gestural drawing and painting, as you unlock your creative artist within. | ||
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Internship Training - Monday-Thursday : 3:30-5:00 p.m. |
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Internship training is a prerequisite for all students who plan to apply to be paid interns in
ArtStart's summer arts program for children ages 4-12 years. Interns must be entering 7th grade
and have attended at least two summers of ArtStart programming to be eligible to apply for the
internship training workshop. The workshop covers theory of child development and art education;
emotional and social concerns of young children; crisis management; how to work effectively
with artists, and, preparing for an internship at ArtStart's summer camp. Sessions are led by
artists and educators fromArtStart and Saint Paul Public Schools. |
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| For more information about any of the ArtStart and ArtScraps programs call 651-698-ARTS Email: ArtStart
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