Spark Your Creative Flair

SPRING 2018

REUSE • REPURPOSE • UPCYCLE Workshops for adults and teens

Become a MemberWe hope you will consider becoming a member of our organization! In return, you will receive a number of special benefits available only to our members. These include:

• Reduced tuition for all Fall Art Classes for Adults and Teens

• 10% off all creative material purchases from ArtStart’s ArtScraps

• 10% off a Repurpose and Refresh workshop

• 10% discount on tuition for Camp Create for Teens Summer Program and Summer Passport to the Arts for Youth Ages 4-12 years

Choose the membership level that best fits your pocketbook on the registration form at the end of this booklet, and join today!

An inspired series of classes for those who like a little guidance before they do-it-themselves!

Taught by professional artists who help you imagine possibilities and demonstrate processes and techniques characteristic of certain materials, these classes are designed for success AND you create art that you proudly display or wear.

All materials provided by ArtStart’s ArtScraps Creative Reuse Materials and Idea Center, unless otherwise noted.

What better way to do your part in keeping discards and other materials out of the waste stream.

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Unless otherwise indicated . . . CLASS FEES: $22 for members and $27 for non-members CLASS LOCATION: ArtScraps, 1459 St. Clair Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105

ArtStart’s MissionThe mission of ArtStart is to inspire artistic creativity and illuminate the connections among people, ideas, and the environment through quality arts education experiences for all.

About ArtStartArtStart is located in the Mac-Groveland neighborhood of Saint Paul and primarily serves the 7-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. Founded in 1988, the goals of the organization are to:

Provide integrated arts and education opportunities that engender knowledge and appreciation of art, culture and the environment among teachers and students in schools and summer programs;

Model good stewardship of the environment by recycling materials for creative use throughout the 7-country Metro area;

Enable young people and families, especially those without adequate prior access, to participate in artmaking through classes, opportunities at community festivals, partnerships with schools and social service agencies; and,

Support artists’ creativity and capacity to link art with environmental, cultural and educational issues by providing materials, employment, training and commissions.

All of ArtStart’s core programs and special projects support the mission, and include a unique blending of human creativity in the arts, and reusing materials to contribute to awareness and protection of the environment.

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Reuse, Repurpose, Upcycle

February

15 Paper Quilling

22 The Vivid Vase

27 Suminagashi

March

15 Memory Necklace

21 Wooden Cigar box

28 Japanese Shibori

April

3 Sumie Pen and Ink

4 Silkscreen Printing

5 Encaustic Painting

19 The Tree of Life

26 Medicine Bag

May

8 Miniature Garden

14 Mandalas on Stone

22 Chihuly Inspired Chandelier

30 Using the Common Map as Art

CALENDAR OF CLASSES

& EVENTS

101 • WAYFINDING

Using the Common Map as Art WEDNESDAY, MAY 30 • 6-8 PM Use a discarded map and turn it into a colorful work of art! Focusing on the lines and shapes that are most interesting to you on the map–a highway, a river, or another boundary–you use glue, oil pastel, and glittery mylar to create an abstract work of art.

102 • FAIRY GARDENING

Magic in the Garden TUESDAY, MAY 8 • 6-8 PMCreate a magical space where fairies can live and play–a miniature garden! Fill the garden with objects so small, that a button becomes a table, a marble becomes a gazing globe, and a pebble becomes a stepping stone. Let your imagination take flight as you make your fairy garden.

103 • KEEPSAKE BOX

Wooden Cigar Box WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21 • 4-6 PMRecord the memories you hold dearest in your heart through art. Bring treasured photographs, objects, notes and more. Then decoupage and decorate a wooden cigar box to hold your keepsakes. Wooden cigar boxes and other decorative materials provided.

EXPRESSLY PERSONAL

FOR THE HOME

201 • PAPER ARTS

Paper Quilling THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15 • 4-6 PM The art of quilling or the coiling and shaping of narrow paper strips to create a design has been around for hundreds of years. Join an artist and make your own special quill work, frame it, and display in your home. Frame not provided.

203 • VASE TRANSFORMED

The Vivid Vase THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22 • 6-8 PMIf you have a shelf full of clear glass vases that you have collected over the years, we have the perfect solution to giving them pizazz and new life! Work with artist Anne Sawyer-Aitch to add color and design using alcohol paints. You will be amazed at the outcome—good enough to give as a gift to someone special even without flowers!

203 • CHANDELIER

Chihuly Inspired TUESDAY, MAY 22 22 • 6-8 PMSave those plastic water bottles and other clear plastic containers that can be easily cut apart. Then bring them all to this class where you create a beautiful chandelier inspired by the art of Dale Chihuly fit to hang in any hallway. Bring your own plastic bottles and receive $5 off class tuition.

301 • JEWELRY MAKING

Memory Necklace THURSDAY, MARCH 15 • 4-6 PM Do you have small treasures or pictures you have collected from trips, events or loved one? Learn simple jewelry techniques with artist Jeanette Dickinson and turn your mementos into a wearable keepsake. Bring in items no larger than 1” x 1”. Other art materials provided.

302 • BEAD ARTS

Tree of Life THURSDAY, APRIL 19 • 1-3 PMThe Tree of Life is an ancient symbol found around the world in many cultures. Come learn about the history and meaning behind the symbol of the Tree of Life with artist Jeanette Dickinson. Then using a wire construction method, create your own circular pendent Tree of Life. All materials provided.

303 • TEXTILE ARTS

Japanese Shibori WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28 • 4-6 PMWork with artist Jeanette Dickinson and learn about the ancient Japanese art form of shibori. First hand paint a silk scarf. Then use shibori binding and dyeing techniques to create wearable art with a flair. Additional materials fee $10.

FASHION

GLOBAL ARTS

401 • PATTERNS ON STONE

The Mandala MONDAY, MAY 14 • 6-8 PM Rocks come in all shapes and sizes. Choose your favorite river rock and using metallic and vibrant colored paint pens, create your own miniature mandala. Use as a paperweight, in the garden, or just a thing of beauty.

402 • THE ANCIENT ART OF PAPER MARBLING

Suminagashi TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27 • 5-7 PMSuminagashi means floating ink in Japanese, in this class we will cover everything from the ancient technique of grinding ink using an ink stone to creating decorated paper by floating ink on water and send you off with a bunch of ideas on how to use your beautifully decorated papers.

403 • LEATHER WORK

Medicine Bag THURSDAY, APRIL 26 • 5-7 PMJoin artist Armando Gutierrez G. and learn about the significance of the medicine bag to indigenous cultures. Then using leather, leather tools and beads create your own medicine bag. All materials provided.

ART CAMP A LA CARTE

for Adults

501 • TUESDAY, APRIL 3 • 9 AM-NOON

Sumie Pen and InkNature is an important theme in Japanese art. Work with artist Jeanette Dickinson to learn the traditional art of ink and brush painting or sumie.

502 • WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4 • 9 AM-NOON

Silk Screen PrintingJoin artist Jeanette Dickinson and learn the art of silk screen printing–an iconic look associated with artist Andy Warhol. Learn the basic techniques of cutting stencils, preparing screens, and printing without a press. Bring a clean, washed 100% cotton T-shirt to print on.

503 • THURSDAY, APRIL 5 • 9 AM-NOON

Encaustic PaintingEncaustic painting is the art of painting with hot beeswax combined with dry pigments to create a painting medium. The paint is applied hot and makes for a dramatic layered image into which objects and photographs can be added. Work with artist Jeanette Dickinson to learn the process and techniques of encaustic painting.

Imagine giving yourself the gift of art. You choose the days that work best for you to explore materials and techniques that transform the white sheet of paper or canvas into a work of art from pen and ink to encaustic painting. Work with artist Jeanette Dickinson to learn basic art skills and techniques that you can apply to future creative projects.

CLASS FEES FOR ART CAMP:$30/class for members and $35/class for non-membersCLASS LOCATION: Mount Zion, 1300 Summit Ave., St. Paul, MN 55105

MORE FROM ARTSTART

ARTSTART’S ARTSCRAPS: An innovative concept that combines waste management with art making, ArtStart’s ArtScraps is a unique partnership with businesses and manufacturers, in which the organization collect scraps, overstock, factory rejects, and other items normally destined for the landfill. Products are on display, just like any other retail operation. The stock changes frequently, bringing new

surprises every week. Sample projects show how materials can be used, and an artist is available on-site to talk about project ideas. In 2016, ArtStart’s ArtScraps kept over 60,000 pounds of discards out of the waste stream.

BIRTHDAY PARTIES: If you want a creative, fun, memorable, rather trouble-free, birthday party, then try an ArtScraps Birthday Party. Our two-hour birthday party includes scrap invitations, the art project and a party favor bag for all participants to take home.

Parties are held on Saturdays and Sundays at ArtStart for ages 5 and up.

Cost: $185 for up to 10 children;$15/additional child. Limited to 12 children.

Visit www.artstart.org for more information. Contact cindy@artstart or call 651-698-2787 to book a birthday party.

SCHOOL RESIDENCIES: ArtStart’s artist-in-residence program focuses on unlocking each individual’s creative artist within. You can count on an ArtStart artist to bring innovative and fresh perspectives to your classroom. Whether exploring the relationship of the arts to ecology or culture or deepening a skill in an art form, an ArtStart residency is designed to encourage:• creativity • craftsmanship • cultural awareness • conservation & environmental stewardship • collaboration • celebration

For more information or to request a residency brochure, contact carol@artstart.org.

ARTSTART COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS: Led by professional artists, ArtStart Community Workshops bring art programming to community sites such as libraries, daycares, pre-schools, public housing, and organizations who want to offer high-quality art experiences for the youth they serve:

SCRAPMOBILE WORKSHOPSWe bring fabulous, funky, repurposed materials from ArtStart’s ArtScraps Materials Reuse Center to your site along with a message about the importance of the 3-R’s and art activities that spark the imagination.

Workshop topics include: Rube Goldberg’s Marble Machine; Hilarious Headpieces; Jewelry from Junk; Marvelous Mobiles; Inventor’s Workshop; Build Small; and, Junkosaurus to name a few.

MANY CULTURES/MANY VOICES WORKSHOPS Learn about other cultures, art forms, and celebrations while promoting our common bond as global citizens. Whenever possible, workshops are taught by artists from the culture who bring a wealth of cultural knowledge to each experience. Besides helping youth create exciting artistic products, many artists share artifacts, clothing, and their own artwork. Workshop topics include: African Gris Gris; Gees Bend Quilters; The Art of Remembrance: The Offrenda; Japanese Folk Art Traditions; Molas Panama Style; Spirits of the Arctic Circle; and, Folk Arts of India, plus many others.

ART AND NATURE WORKSHOPSTaught by naturalist Larry Wade and artist Jeanette Dickinson, these workshops promote environmental stewardship and learning about nature through hands-on artmaking. Some workshop topics include: Pollinator Particulars; Give A Hoot; Spirit Rocks; Critters of the Pond and Stream; and Follow the Tracks to name a few.

Workshops can be customized for all ages and learning styles and we provide all the art materials. For more information contact cindy@artstart.org.

A SPECIAL SUMMER OPPORTUNITY FOR TEENS!

River EcoJourneys: Between Water and Sky JUNE 11-JULY 6, 2018 (NO JULY 4 SESSION) 8:30 AM-3:30 PM DAILY ArtStart’s River EcoJourneys: Between Water and Sky is a four-week summer mentorship program in which 15 youth work side-by-side with professional naturalists and artists-a composer, poet and visual artists at the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge to explore the issue of climate change.

The goal of Between Water and Sky is to design and create a public art work that integrates environmental learning with composed sound sources, poetry and art and serves as a commentary on climate change. The public art work is sited at the Refuge. Applicants need to fill out an application, provide a letter of recommendation, and attend an interview. The stipend for the 4-week mentorship is up to $500.

For more information call 651-698-2787 or visit www.artstart.org.

LOCATION: Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge (MVNWR), BloomingtonAGES: 14-17 years

Camp Create and Internship for TeensMONDAY-THURSDAY, JUNE 25-28, 2018LOCATION: Mount Zion, 1300 Summit Ave. St. PaulAGES: 13 years+FEE: ½ day $135/ full day $240

Visit www.artstart.org for more information.

Passport to India Through the ArtsJULY 9-13 AND JULY 16-20, 2018 Week I explore Southern India known for its lush tropical beaches and undisturbed wildlife sanctuaries that house elephants, bengal tigers, Indian leopards and more. Week 2 discover Northern India from the high Himalayas mountain range to the Ganges River. You will not want to miss this grand excursion from Southern to Northern India all through music, art, dance, storytelling, culture, and ecology!

LOCATION: Mount Zion, 1300 Summit Ave. St. PaulAGES: 4-12 yearsFEE: ½ day $150/ full day $295

Visit www.artstart.org for a brochure and registration form.

Early Bird Registration SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2018 • 10 AM-4 PM • ARTSCRAPS10% discount for ArtStart Members on Summer Passport and Teen Camps.

Passport to Mongolia: From the Eurasian Steppes to the Gobi DesertMONDAY-FRIDAY, APRIL 2-6, 2018 • 8:30 AM-3:45 PMBook your flight today to the fascinating and beautiful country of Mongolia bordered by Russia and China. Create drawings of domestic and wild animals who live in the Gobi Desert; learn how to felt using wool from sheep; design and build your own yurt inspired by those of the Mongolian nomads, create a small pouch with embroidery inspired by Mongolian patterning and much more.

LOCATION: Mount Zion, 1300 Summit Ave. St. PaulAGES: 6-12 yearsFEE: ½ day $150/ full day $295

A brochure is available in January.

Saint Paul Civic Symphony Children’s ConcertSUNDAY, APRIL 15, 20182 PM PRE-CONCERT ART/MOVEMENT ACTIVITIES 3 PM CONCERTThe Children’s Concert is a spirited, interactive concert for families who love to dance, act, listen and perform to beautiful music. Led by artists from ArtStart, the concert features the audience as actors and dancers using art and movement sequences created during the pre-concert activities.

LOCATION: Mount Zion, 1300 Summit Ave. St. Paul

PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH & FAMILIES

CIRCLE THESE DATES

ON YOUR 2018CALENDAR!

REGISTRATION FORM  Complete one registration per person. Please print clearly. All fields are required.  Adult/Student Name: First              Last      Street Address              Apt./Bldg. #      City              State              Zip      Phone #              E-mail Address      Class Code Class Title Tuition     $    

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    $      I am a (check one): ❏ Current Member of ArtStart Membership ID#   ❏ New Member of ArtStart (See below*)     ❏ Non-Member of ArtStart  

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 ArtStart Membership -- Benefits include:

• Reduced tuition for Fall Art Classes for Adults and Teens • 10% off all creative material purchases from ArtStart’s ArtScraps • 10% off Repurpose and Refresh Workshop total cost • 10% off tuition for Camp Create for Teens Summer Program • 10% off tuition for Passport to the Arts Summer Program

*Yes! Sign me up! Annual Membership Type: ❏ Household $50 ❏ Adult $45 ❏ Senior (age 55+) $35 ❏ Student (age 16-25) $25

$ 1-year Membership Fee Full payment must accompany this registration form. Note: Registration and membership fees are non-refundable.

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Submit this form to: ArtStart ArtScraps c/o Kelly, 1459 St. Clair Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105

For questions, call Cindy Smith at 651-698-2787 or e-mail to Cindy@artstart.org • Register as early as possible. Classes are limited to 12 -15 participants.

• Payment in full for class tuition must be made at ArtStart or received at least 10 business days prior to class.

• Classes with insufficient enrollment are canceled 5 days prior to the start of class. Full reimbursement.

• All participants are responsible for cleaning up and taking art work home.

Unless otherwise indicated . . . CLASS FEES: $22 for members and $27 for non-members CLASS LOCATION: ArtScraps, 1459 St. Clair Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105

Looking for a way to socialize with friends, make art, and relax?

ARTSTART HAS JUST THE TICKET!

We provide the artist, a project of your choice, and access to any of the fabulous repurposed materials in the ArtScraps store for you and your guests to use for your projects.

You provide the adult beverages and refreshments and relax for 2 hours as you make art.

BASIC FEE: $75 plus $12/person for up to 12 participants. ArtStart members take 10% off when registering.

BOOK YOUR WORKSHOP NOW: Call 651-698-2787 or contact cindy@artstart.org

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