Adventures in Art Education

Hi all!

Autumn here, Education Coordinator of Studio 23! January at the studio means we’re getting ready for winter classes to start! I’m so excited to offer our members some really great classes in drawing, painting, clay, and everything in between. I have some new workshops and classes that I really urge you take advantage of- they’re going to be so fun and so educational.

All of our winter classes and workshops are posted on our website and Facebook. We are currently taking signups and classes are filling up fast. My advice is if you want to ensure your spot in a particular class, sign up today!

 

Studio 23 Spotlight

A segment focused on the students and educators of Studio 23.

 

Jean Preston

Prolific. Prolific is a great word to describe Studio 23 student Jean Preston. The woman is a workhorse in the clay medium and man, she can crank out some beautiful work! Jean loves to work in functional pottery and has a very specific style- she LOVES texture! Watching her in the clay studio is fun because she knows exactly what she wants from the clay. Under the tutelage of Pat Lightfoot and Maureen Bokhart, Jean has really defined her style. Jean always seems to find a way to include beautiful pattern and texture to her pieces. While she was working in the clay room today I asked her “What does Studio 23 mean to you?” She had a long pause and a chuckle because she felt that was such a hard question. After a moment of pondering Jean shared this, “Studio 23 is a place I can come and relax. Always welcoming and always interesting stuff going on here.” She also mentioned that she has made a lot of new friends at Studio 23. I loved hearing that! It’s no secret that it becomes harder to make friends as we get older. So, to hear the classes I’ve created are bringing people together to form friendships… well, that just put a big ol’ smile on my face!

I didn’t want to interrupt Jean’s creative process for much longer so I just had one more question for her, “What’s your favorite part of Studio 23?” This question was much easier for her to answer, “The new clay studio! I just love the new renovations Studio 23 has made to the clay studio!” I smiled ear to ear on that reply, too! As a staff member of Studio 23 I hoped renovations would be well received but, you never really know until the dust has settled and students are back in classes.

If you are interested in more information on Maureen and Pat’s Monday or Tuesday night adult clay class you can check out the education page on the Studio 23 website or give me a call. I am always happy to talk art, art classes, and everything in between!

Well, that’s it for this installment of Adventures of Art Education.

I hope to see you all enrolled in the winter session!

Stay warm,

Autumn Reyes

Education Coordinator

 

 

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