children ’ s
July 17 - 21
Rhythms of Art
Guinevere Jones
Ages : 6 - 8 / 9am - 3pm
CONCEPT : Blend two elements of expression in this highly unique and enticing workshop , one in which we create art inspired by music performed live by the Aspen Music Festival and School . Embark on a journey into artmaking and musical discovery . New materials are used each day to capture a variety of musical elements , including the images of woodwinds , the rhythms of percussion , and the texture of strings . We create our own artful instruments investigating different patterns and beats , as well as mixed media collage and paintings . Learn the properties of each instrument and what motivates our musicians to choose them . Tuning our imaginations , we create our own masterpieces !
GUINEVERE JONES finds her artistic inspiration in nature and found objects . She currently teaches art to middle school students in Basalt , Colo . She aspires to bring playfulness into the process of teaching art . Guinevere continues to build on her ten years of teaching by seeking out new learning experiences to bring back to her students .
July 31 - August 4
The World of Color
Maggie Stewart
Ages : 6 - 8 / 9am - 12pm
CONCEPT : Have you ever had the blues or felt green with envy ? Have you been tickled pink by a golden opportunity that came out of the blue ? Color plays an integral role in our lives ; it can even shape our moods . Discover how different cultures from around the world identify with colors and the symbolism colors carry across the globe . Find inspiration in the photographs of National Geographic photographer Steve McCurry as we discuss global cultural traditions . Students create indigo-dyed pieces with Japanese shibori techniques , mix an ancient plant extract with lemon juice to make small temporary henna tattoos , create a colorful string of prayer flags , and more !
MAGGIE STEWART is a professional artist and owner of Mama ’ s Belly Inc ., a business specializing in bronze belly bowls . She also creates one-of-a-kind work along with public art in collaboration with her husband . Maggie has taught for over 25 years in a variety of museums , art centers , schools and colleges , maintains a studio and foundry in Denver , Colo ., and sells her art worldwide .
August 14 - 18
Re-Imagining Art
Margaret Dye
Ages : 6 - 8 / 1pm - 4pm
CONCEPT : Engage your imagination to reinvent everyday objects and transform them into new and beautiful artistic creations . Repurposing is the art of finding new uses for the things we use every day . Students find inspiration in toothpicks , buttons , popsicle sticks , bottle caps , wire hangers , newspapers , old clothing and more ! The sky is the limit as we reinvent these common items into functional and decorative pieces . Students construct intricate popsicle stick buildings with ornate details , large scale bottle cap mosaic pictures , duct tape wallets and belts , and sewn recycled sweater creatures complete with frills . Join the fun and rethink what art can be !
MARGARET DYE received her Masters in Art Education and Visual Studies from Texas Tech University in Lubbock , Texas . She spent two summers as a Children ’ s Program Intern at Anderson Ranch Arts Center . Currently , she works as a third grade assistant teacher at Aspen Country Day School .
Tuition : $ 425 Registration Fee : $ 25 Studio Fee : $ 20 Code : K0711-17 Enrollment Limit 15
Tuition : $ 275 Registration Fee : $ 25 Studio Fee : $ 15 Code : K0914-17 Enrollment Limit 15
Tuition : $ 275 Registration Fee : $ 25 Studio Fee : $ 15 Code : K1119-17 Enrollment Limit 15
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