Clay all the way Camp

Hand-building, sculpture, and wheel-throwing explored. Artists learned how to create pinch pot's into a musical instrument. How to drape clay to create a human bust. Discussing what makes an object 2D and what makes it 3D and then creating a plaque using both. Discovering how to use slabs of clay to create utilitarian dinnerware. Different projects were introduced and discussed everyday. This hands on camp was very busy and the art that was created was beyond what we would think a 4 year old or even a 14 year old could create! Kids are amazing!!

Our next two Clay all the Way camps will be July 25 and August 29th. The projects you see here will be completely different in both of the future camps. Every day is an opportunity to create something different. Still a few spaces left in the 10:00 and the 3:00 camps. Call 415-596-5546 to sign up and friends or siblings receive 10% discount.

Lovin' Dad's

Our kids love their Dad's. I don't know about you, but my son and his dad have had the strongest bond, showing itself at birth. It is so special to me. I thought that having a boy would mean I got another chance at having "a mama's boy". Already having two children that showed they were their independent selves at a young age, I was excited to have a son that showed his adoration for me by snuggling and crying out my name to come and get him in the morning. Hey, after all, I had agreed to be mom again after 14 years in between kids, and was now looking forward to having a child that thought I could kiss his boo boo's away. Oh well, what I got instead was an amazing little man that looked at his daddy with those adoring eyes that always seemed to say more than words ever can.

To show your appreciation for the bond that your children have for their father, we have many ideas at Studio 4 Art. First off, here is a video (not the smoothest, as I shot it after coffee) that shows some of the bisque ware we offer at the studio. Photo frames, coffee mugs and cookie jars (full of homemade cookies of course) are always a hit. If you want to give something a bit more personal we also have ideas like mosaics for either a herb pot or frame, acrylic paintings, a robot silkscreen print, or maybe a wheel thrown trivet to put his car keys in when he gets home. Do you have a creative project that you have been wanting to do? Come see us and we will get you started and be there for you every step of the way.

Mom's- Sharing the Love

Mother's day is Sunday and I have been pondering this a bit. I have three children ranging in age from 21 to 4. I am thankful that I have experienced raising children as a young mom. It has given me a different perspective on raising my youngest son and remembering to slow down enough to absorb, observe and relish small moments in his life. As mothers day approaches I have been thinking about the gifts I have received over the past 2 decades. Although I can't remember all of the beautiful gifts, I do remember the ones that my kids have put thoughtful creativity into. Some of my favorites are hand prints, letters written on how I have inspired them and of course their artwork. All of these capture the precious sense of time, love and uniqueness.

Flowers are always a hit as a way to say I love you. I thought that this week I would inspire our students to create flowers that would last a lifetime. Here are just a few of the beauties that were painted.