Summer Art Camp info!

February 13, 2012 //

Registration for summer 2012 Art Camp is OPEN so reserve your spot today! Camps are designed for children ages 3.5-6 (pre-k – grade 1). All camps take place at Lava Studio, 524 Bergen St, in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn.

Wonderful Wings!  July 30-August 3, 9-11:30am

description: We will be inspired by animals and insects that can fly! We’ll take a trip to the St Marks Community Garden to observe and draw the flying creatures (birds, bees, butterflies) that live in our neighborhood. Daily art projects will include painting, collage and of course, making wings to wear. Dance instructor, Amy Beth Schneider, will help us achieve flight through creative movement!

Rainbows!  August 6-10, 9-11:30am

description: We’ll celebrate the colors of the rainbow with daily art projects, music and creative movement! We’ll collage, sculpt and explore color-mixing. Students will create art using a rich variety of recycled, natural and fine art materials.

On the Friday of each session, we will have a mini-performance and gallery exhibit for families in order to showcase all we have learned and created!

* Classes are led by a certified and experienced (9 years in NYC schools) elementary art teacher with special guest instructors in creative movement and music.

* Class size is 8-10 students with 2 instructors always present. Healthy snack provided (no dairy or peanuts).

* All camp programs will be held Monday-Friday, 9-11:30am at Lava Studio in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn: 524 Bergen St.

* Cost: $195 (for 1 session), $350 (for 2 sessions or for 2 siblings)

Click here for camp registration forms. Click here for photo release form. Please submit all 3 forms (registration, Lava waiver and photo release form) and payment to:

Bluebell Studio — PO Box 381016 — Brooklyn NY 11238

Please email bluebellstudiony@gmail.com if you have any questions!

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Family fun this Sunday (2/12)

February 6, 2012 //

Join Ample Hills and the Bluebell Studio for a cozy, creative and deliciously fun day as we celebrate winter and love!

2-4pm: make Valentine snow globes in a free art activity with Isabel Cruz of the Bluebell Studio!

4-6pm: watch kid-friendly movie on the big screen!

Ample Hills will have special mini heart ice cream cakes for sale as well as their always luscious hot chocolate and ice cream!

Sunday, February 12, 2-6pm

Ample Hills Creamery, 623 Vanderbilt Avenue, Prospect Heights, Brooklyn

Questions? Email bluebellstudiony@gmail.com

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Winter/Spring Art Workshops (and camp!)

December 11, 2011 //
Here are the new Winter/Spring workshop offerings for 2012! All programs are designed for early childhood students (ages 3.5 – 6/grades pre-k – 1). Programs take place in the lower level of Duryea Presbyterian Church in Prospect Heights (corner of Sterling and Underhill- entrance on Sterling) except for the Spring Break Art camp which will be held at Lava (524 Bergen). Workshops are limited to 8 students (families when applicable). All programs must be pre-paid. Secure your spot(s) by submitting registration and payment.

FAMILY WORKSHOPS (for all ages: infants to grandparents!)
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Family Valentines Workshop
Saturday, February 4
1:30-3pm
description: Create original one-of-a-kind Valentine cards (and envelopes!) for family and friends. We’ll use printmaking, collage, drawing and recycled materials. Feel free to bring photos from home to incorporate into your Valentines. Refreshments provided.
$30
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Family Mural
Saturday, March 24
1:30-3pm
description: We’ll find inspiration from the collages of Romare Bearden and story quilts of Faith Ringgold as families work together to create a beautiful collaborative masterpiece. We’ll draw, paint and collage! Refreshments provided.
$40
*
DROP-OFF CLASSES
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Explore Paint! 
Wednesdays, February 1, 8, 15 and 29 (no class Feb 22):
4:15-5:15pm
description: We’ll explore and study the possibilities of paint (watercolor and tempera) through color, brush strokes, shape, texture and artists such as Kandinsky and Van Gogh. 4 week workshop.
$90
*
Superheroes!
Tuesdays, March 6, 13, 20 and 27
4:15-5:15pm
description: Children will transform art and recycled materials into superhero costumes and gadgets through collage, simple sewing, drawing etc. We’ll create capes, masks and other must-have superhero accessories to enhance our heroes’ special powers! 4 week workshop.
$90
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Clay (half-day) Workshop
Saturday, March 31
10-12:30pm
description: This late-morning workshop will enable children to explore and develop their own personal style with clay. Children will be introduced to a few basic clay-building concepts and tools but the emphasis will be on creating unique pieces. Snack provided.
$65
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Printmaking
Tuesdays, April 3, 17 and 24
4:15-5:15pm
description: This 3-session workshop will continue where the fall session left off (fall session is not a prerequisite). We’ll explore monoprints, stamping on fabric (with natural and found materials) and other techniques as we dive deeper into the wide world of printmaking! 3 week workshop.
$65
*
May Flowers
Wednesdays, May 2, 9, 16 and 23
4:15-5:15pm
description: We’ll make, draw, paint and celebrate flowers! We’ll even take a trip to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden to see and draw lots of beautiful flowers– including Bluebells, of course! Parents are invited to join us on the trip. 4 week workshop.
$90
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CAMP
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Spring break Art Camp! (at Lava!)
Monday-Friday, April 9-13
9-11:30am
description: Spring is coming so let’s celebrate through the arts! We’ll create paintings, collages and 3D sculptures inspired by the changing season. We’ll also express ourselves with creative movement led by dance instructor, Amy Beth Schneider (from August ’11 Bluebell art camps!). Family and friends are invited to come on the last day (Friday, April 13) for a mini-celebration and gallery exhibit. Snack provided. (8-10 students)
$195
Click here for registration materials. Please email bluebellstudiony@gmail.com with any questions or for further information.
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Happy Holidays!

December 8, 2011 //

The wreath workshop definitely put me in a festive mood. Kids and parents created such beautiful and unique wreaths together! For more photos, check out this album on the Bluebell facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.257089357679012.63591.174628379258444&type=1

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Fall Art Workshops

September 19, 2011 //

"Bricklayer Variation" by Nancy Pettway, Quilter of Gee's Bend, Alabama

Register now for Fall Art Workshops! All programs are drop-off (except for parent/child workshops, of course!) and are designed for early childhood students, pre-k – grade 1 (ages 3.5 – 6). Prices include materials. Workshops will take place in the lower level of Duryea Presbyterian Church, 362 Sterling Place at the corner of Underhill in Prospect Heights. Entrance is down the stairs on Sterling.

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Pumpkin Workshop (FULL – waiting list)
October 12, 19 & 26 (3 Wednesdays)
4:15-5:15pm
$65
Description: We will transform recycled materials into spectacular 3D pumpkins! We’ll be using papier mache and other fun messy art materials. Come dressed to express!
(limit 8 students)
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Family Quilt Workshop
Saturday, November 5
1:30-3:00pm
$40
Description: Families (all ages welcome!) create a quilt together inspired by the amazing quilts of Gee’s Bend, Alabama (http://www.auburn.edu/academic/other/geesbend/explore/catalog/slideshow/index.htm). We’ll use wood and paint to create a quilt that can be hung on the wall for all to admire.
(limit 8 families)
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1/2 day Printmaking Workshop (Veteran’s Day)
Friday, November 11
9am-11:30am
$60
Description: School is out to observe Veteran’s Day, so why not explore the art of printmaking all morning. We will use a variety of tools, techniques and materials in order to create museum-worthy designs and compositions! We will find inspiration from Eric Carle and Brooklyn artist, Lotta Jansdotter. Snack provided.
(limit 8 students)
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1/2 day Clay Workshop
Saturday, November 12
1:30-4pm
$65
Description: We will sculpt clay and make clay! We’ll sculpt store-bought clay into something functional to take home. We’ll also be scientific artists and combine household ingredients to make our own clay from scratch! Snack provided.
(limit 8 students)
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Parent & Child Wreath Workshop
Thursday, December 1 at 5:30-7:00pm or Sunday, December 4 at 2-3:30pm (just added!)
$40
Description: Parents and children will work together to create a colorful holiday or winter wreath. We will incorporate natural, recycled and fine art materials to make a wreath that will be cherished for years to come!
(limit 8 families)
*
Please email bluebellstudiony@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Click here for the registration form.

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Fairy House Workshop! (Sept 20 & 27)

August 18, 2011 //
I’m leading a 2-day Fairy House Workshop at the St Marks Community Garden this September! Space is limited to 5 students (ages 3.5-6). (ONE spot left!)

Fairy House Workshop
at St Marks Community Garden
(next door to 201 St Marks Ave between Carlton/Vanderbilt), Prospect Heights
September 20 & September 27 (2 Tuesdays)
4:00-5:30pm
$60
Description: The St Marks Community Garden is the perfect setting to be transported into the fantastical world of fairies. Each child will collect, sort and decorate natural materials in order to create a home fit for a fairy! The workshop would not be complete without fairy wands and crowns, so we’ll make those too! If necessary, I will reschedule the day(s) missed for bad weather (fingers crossed for sunny and 75!).
(limit 5 students)

If you would like to register for this workshop, please email: bluebellstudiony@gmail.com for registration materials. I will be offering more art workshops this fall (October – December). Stay tuned!
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Art camp highlights!

August 15, 2011 //

Both camps were a huge success!!! My favorite quote: “Can I come to art camp everyday?”

During the first session, “Amazing Animals”, we made 3D snakes, puppets and masks. We also explored the animal kingdom through music and dance. It was so much fun! Visit the Bluebell facebook page for even more fabulous photos! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bluebell-School/174628379258444

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Spots still available for ART camp! (FULL!)

July 18, 2011 //

Don’t let your imaginative child miss out on ART camp this August! We still have a few spaces available for each session: “Amazing Animals” (FULL) and “We Built this City” (FULL). Campers will engage in daily art projects that incorporate a rich variety of materials (fine art, natural and recycled), tools and techniques. Children will also explore Animal and City/Community themes through creative movement, music and storytelling activities!

* Almost 4 year olds (3.5) are also encouraged to apply!!

Looking forward to seeing you in August!

Questions? Email: thebluebellschool@gmail.com

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Join us for ART camp this August!

May 27, 2011 //
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bluebell ART camp!

for pre-k’s and k’s! (ages 3.5 – 6)

           

Amazing Animals! (August 1-5) (FULL)

Celebrate the animal kingdom through storytelling, creative movement and lots of hands-on art activities (collage, puppets and mask making!).

We Built This City! (August 8-12) (FULL)

Young artists will explore the beauty of Brooklyn and our community through storytelling, music and art. Students will sing, create stories, draw, collage and make 3D constructions of our city! We will also take a trip to the St Marks Community Garden!

On the Friday of each session, we will have a mini-performance and gallery exhibit for families in order to showcase all we have learned and created!

  • Classes are led by a certified and experienced (8 years in NYC schools) elementary art teacher with special guest instructors in creative movement and music.
  • Class size is 8-10 students with 2 instructors always present. Healthy snack provided (no dairy or peanuts).
  • All camp programs will be held Monday-Friday, 9-11:30am at LAVA Studio in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn: 524 Bergen St.
  • Cost: $195 (for one program), $350 (for both programs)
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