...high 5 !

Carol and Syd just finished their first class and are very happy. Now it is time to get busy on the next classes. Sat Feb. 3 will be the first metal clay class in our new studio. Taught by Carol. Then she will start the basic drawing and watercolor Tues.classes on the 6th. These are 4 week classes that are an hour and a half long. This is a good way to get yourself drawing and painting. There will be homework. That helps you to really get going.

Feb. 10 is our Valentine class. This will be fun for a child and parent to do.

Then Feb 18, Chinese New Yearrs, is our grand opening. We hope everyone will stop by.

Valentine Cards

Here are a few examples of cards you can make during the Art Clinic's Valentine Card/Book workshop. The one above uses embossed metal, stencils and hand made carved stamps. This card uses gesso, paint,collage,and handcarved stamps.

This card has a pocket to hold a bunch of hearts.

Valentine Accordian Book

Here is an example of an according book you could make in our "Valentine's Day Card" Workshop, Feb. 10, 2007. for more details scroll down to read the newsletter of send us an e-mail.

More views of the Art Clinic

This is a view of the new shelves that Syd covered to get rid of the unsightly stuff. It really makes a difference. Thanks Syd.
This is what you see as you enter the Art Clinic. It's sparce now, but we keep adding art to the walls.

Art Clinics New Look

This is how the Art Clinic is coming along. Syd and Earl really fixed up the place with these canvas curtains. Now we can cover the "walls" with art.

What is an ATC ?

ATC...artist trading card....OK what is that? Well it is a 2.5 inch by 3.5 inch piece of art. That is the main rule. Another is the artist must sign the back. The last rule... is not obeyed by everyone ...it is they are for trade only. Not to be sold.

Carol and Syd are in an ATC trading group that meet every month on the second Wed. usually at the Good Cup in Santa Barbara, 4:30 to 6:30. We will meet at the ART CLINIC in March. It is really fun to see what everyone brings and to add new ones to your collection. Many art retreats are a good place to make some trades along with some online Yahoo swap groups. We are planning on having an ATC area at the ART CLINIC where visiting ATC-ers can drop by and trade when we are open.

We are teaching a class on ATC making called ATC Boogie in Feb and Mar. Check our earlier post with class details. Here are some examples of the class possibilities.



These are more .....

There are still spaces

...available in our popular Altered Book class. It is Sat Jan. 27. Let us know right away so we have enough supplies. Here are some more examples. This is an altered cover.

This is an example of the color theory page.

This is an example of a window technique.



We will also do some transfer techniques using packing tape and another with caulking. We will show you how to do some fun photo altering techniques, pocket and niche ideas and page editing and texturing ideas to name a few things we will be covering. We will include lots of handouts that you can refer to later. You can pick out 2 books to alter so there is no down time waiting for things to dry.

Examples

These are examples for the "Do your art...whatever it is" pre op workshop on Feb 24th. You may have another quote that you would rather use. I use this little reminder to my muse because I think everyone is an artist. Your art could be mothering or even car washing.... I don't know but believe me those things are an art when done right. Everything is...What is you art? Do you know? I am not sure I know mine. I am a good packer though. I always thought I would be one of the tribe members who did the packing....if I was a cave man/woman....cave person....oh dear I am starting to ramble...I better hit the hay. Syd

Introducing Carol Kemp and Syd McCutcheon's new Solvang studio and
workshop the ART CLINIC.....


CALENDER OF ART CLINIC EVENTS

Every Thursday is art day or “therapy session” from 10 to 6. Come on
down to our basement studio and get messy with a project, see what other
artists are up to or just say “hello”. We can give you a space to work.
This is a great time to work on ATC (artist trading cards).

JANUARY 2007

Saturday, Jan. 27, 9 til 4, join Carol and Syd in a fun filled day of
turning a discarded book into a visual journal** . You will learn some
image transfer techniques, pop up pages and pocket ideas. You will pick
up simple painting techniques, using Golden’s fluid acrylics, that can
be used in other art you do. The fee is $85. which includes all
materials except your scissors. For all levels. Bring a lunch or take a
lunch break.

FEBUARY 2007

Saturday, Feb. 3, from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, join the fun and magic of
working with Metal Clay*. Call Carol right away so she can order
materials. Bring your lunch and drink. Cost: $90.00 which includes cost
of Metal Clay.
Open Studio available for individuals who have attended her
introductory class for Metal Clay. The studio cost is $25.00 plus the
cost of the silver clay. Beads and findings will be available for you to
complete a necklace, bracelet or earrings at an additional cost.

Starting on Tues. Feb. 6, Carol will start her 4 week basic art
sessions. 4 to 5:30 is basic principles of drawing and 5:30 to 7 is
basics in watercolor. This is suggested for 12 years up through adults.
In March the watercolor time will change to a printmaking without a
press class for 4 weeks.Cost: $60. for 4 classes. More about these
classes on the last page.

Saturday, Feb. 10, from 1 - 4, come make loving Valentine’s day cards
or an accordion piece of art for you home, to celebrate Valentine’s
day. You will learn a few techniques and get some fun supplies. Just
bring scissors. Cost $45. This is a good one to do with your younger art
enthusiasts.

Don’t miss this!! Sunday Feb. 18 (Chinese New Years) 1 to 4. Come take
a look at the ART CLINIC studio and help celebrate the grand opening.
There will be door prizes and refreshments. “Extra credit” for Asian
attire. The class schedule and class examples will be available along
with Carol’s and Syd’s ( the yin yang sisters) art work.
Saturday, Feb. 24, Syd will be teaching 2 mini workshops, “pre ops”.
From 9 - 12 it will be ATC Boogie. This is an introduction into the
world of artist trading cards (ATC). She will show you an easy way to
develop an abstract “canvas” for an ATC or it can be used as a
background. Cost $45. List of recommended supplies at sign up
From 1 - 4 Syd will teach “ Do your art...whatever it is” placard
project. In this mini workshop you will make a simple wire, bead. charm
and foam core placard with a little reminder for your “muse”. Just bring
scissors. Cost $45. List of optional supplies at sign up.

MARCH 2007

On Tuesday, March 6, Carol will continue her 4 week basic art sessions.
4 to 5:30 is basic principles of drawing and 5:30 to 7 is printmaking
without a press. This is suggested for 12 years up through adults.
Cost: $60. for 4 classes. More info on the last page.

Saturday, Mar. 10, from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, join the fun and magic of
working with Metal Clay*. Call Carol right away so she can order
materials. Bring your lunch and drink. Cost: $90.00 which includes cost
of Metal Clay.
Open Studio available for individuals who have attended her
introductory class for Metal Clay. The studio cost is $25.00 plus the
cost of the silver clay. Beads and findings will be available for you to
complete a necklace, bracelet or earrings at an additional cost.

Saturday, Mar 24, Syd will be teaching 2 mini workshops, “pre ops”.
From 9 - 12 it will be ATC Boogie. This is an introduction into the
world of artist trading cards (ATC). She will show you an easy way to
develop an abstract “canvas” for an ATC or it can be used as a
background. Cost $45. List of recommended supplies at sign up
From 1-4 Syd will teach you to make a Collage Cottage. This class
has some machine sewing that can be done in class or at home later. She
will share her sewing machine. Bring some flat collage elements or
copied (not ink jet) photos or images and scissors. Cost $45.

Saturday, Mar. 31, Carol will teach 2 mini workshops, “pre-ops”. From
9 - 12 Slide Quilt. This class will utilize discarded slides to
create a mini hanging “quilt” using paint, paper, ephemera and wire.
Follow your bliss in this half day pre-op. Supply list at sign up. Cost
$45.
From 1 - 4 Carol will teach Pocket Books. This pre-op will
introduce you to the endless world of book binding. Create and collage
and make note books for your desk, your friends and your pocket. Supply
list at sign up. Cost $45.

For more info on anything here or to sign up for a class or
workshop call :
Carol at 737 0310 or cell 805-588-0876 Email:
lifsart@verizon.net
Blog:http://www.lifsart.blogspot.com or
Syd at 688-6860 or cell 805-680-8713. Email:
floozy@verizon.net
blog: http://sheepfloozy.blogspot.com .

Also the studio is a available for your classes or
private art parties.

We plan to have examples on our
blogs soon.
*Metal Clay is 99.9% Pure Fine Silver which has been finely ground and
mixed with an organic binder which produces a clay-like material. When
fired, the binder burns away and the silver solidifies. This clay can
be sculpted, carved, stamped, cast, virtually manipulated anyway that
you can work traditional clay. If you have a desire to create beautiful
pieces in silver without the need for a silversmith’s tools or experience.


** “Visual journaling is a creative way to respond to an internal,
very personal situation in traditional sketchbooks, or through
nontraditional works of art that include both text and imagery."
-Michael Bell
Or it can also just be as simple as random images and colors that are
pleasing to look at.


Art Clinic Course description for
after school slot

At the Art Clinic we often hear people complain that they want to make
art but never had any art training, and we hear parents telling us that
they want there sons and daughters to have more art opportunities. We
believe that there are therapeutic benefits from youngsters working with
older students, so long as everyone respects everyone else's time.
These after school classes are designed with this in mind. If you've
been suffering from a lack of artistic self-esteem join one of Art
Clinics after school classes with your budding artist son, daughter,
niece or granddaughter and enjoy the world through different eyes.
These classes are intended for the serious minded art student.

Drawing. At the art clinic we often hear complaints from new patients
about hand eye coordination being out of whack, with symptoms such as an
inability to draw a straight line, or a malfunction of the ability to
“see” live subjects. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, you
may want to immerse yourself in an observational drawing course using
techniques that have consistently proven positive results from art
clinics around the globe. This four week class is a basic skills class
for anyone who would like to improve their drawing capabilities. Open
to ages 12- adult.

Watercolor classes. Water is a natural healer; couple that with color
therapy and you are on your way to total artistic rejuvenation.
Watercolor as a medium is very versatile for all personality types from
the very careful to the carefree. This four week course will introduce
students to the healing benefits of watercolor. Come and experience the
soothing waters.

Printmaking without a Press. . Imagine creating an image and then being
able to duplicate it over and over, with either varied of exact results
by hand, not on the computer. This four week class is designed to
introduce patients to the versatile and healing art of multiples.
Printmaking Therapy is a highly recommended remedy in ridding one of
inflamed IMC (I'm Not Creative) syndrome. Students will make relief
prints using found and made objects, learn to carve their own printing
plates as well as other printing possibilities.

Make the ART CLINIC your art “shot in the arm”... 1576
Copenhagen, Solvang, CA

a peak at the past

This is the first class we taught together. This is when we were dreaming of our own studio.

This is Carol setting out the goodie bags.

This was a visual journal class.

You can see the progress Art Clinic has made. We now have our administrative table ready for office stuff as well as intimate drawing groups as will as ATC fun.



Here is our front door with a detail of our sign to let you know when we are available to tend to your art needs.

Visual Journals or Altered Books: If you have been experiencing symptoms that are part of the world wide epidemic known as INC (I’m not creative) this popular therapy will take care of your woes. Altered Books is a journey of self reintegration and rejuvenation as well reclamation. Take an old discarded book and use it as your canvas to learn many painterly techniques, as well as collage (gluing bits of paper together) and journaling. Add the time honored therapy of assemblage (taking trash and turning it into treasures) and you will leave the Art Clinic refreshed and renewed ready to tackle any art project thrown your way.
ART ALINIC is offering an Visual Journaling class January 27,2007. Sign up today!

Here are some pics of ART CLINIC from the beginning. We are slowly getting the space together and ready for classes. Syd and Carol are busy painting and working on projects which has been extremely therapeutic.