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Around 25,000 people are expected to attend Art in Action this year, where they will be watching demonstrations and participating in a huge variety of classes.
The event is “inspired by the simple principle that people are fascinated when artists and craftsmen openly demonstrate their skills and discuss their work”. Over 150 artists from around the globe will demonstrate their skills in a wide range of disciplines to an audience of enthusiastic and...
We are already well into Summer 2010 and quite a few summer art fests have already come and gone, but don’t despair – there are still many more taking place over the next few months and well into fall.
An art fest is simply a fun day out for most of us, but if you are looking for ideas, inspiration or an opportunity to learn a new craft or technique, art fests are also a great opportunity to find all of these.
You may be an avid crafter or artist already...
Despite four promotions in six years, Daniel Lingham decided to quit his well paid job two years ago to follow his dream of becoming a sculptor.
Now, with a fast growing reputation as one of the UK’s most exciting new artists Daniel is helping others to follow his lead through Artsbowl.com – a website aimed at helping frustrated artists pursue their dreams.
Daniel walked away from his £40,000 a year role as a project manager in an IT...
How much time does your family spend together, doing something other than watching TV? If the answer is ‘loads’ then you are probably one of very few families that do so.
Most parents will probably say that they would like to see their children’s creativity grow and develop. It’s also a well known fact that children will copy what they see their parents doing. Are you setting them an example when it comes to being creative...
There are many ways to ignite creative inspiration especially if you are about to go on a new art course or creative workshop and really don’t know what to expect.
Here are just 5 of many ways to find the ideas to kick start your creative journey.
Contact other creatives
One of the best people to talk to will be your course provider or class tutor. They will not only be able to help you understand what you will be doing, they should be able help...
SMITHFIELD, UT (AP).- High school students in northern Utah have completed a 6,400-square-foot replica of Vincent van Gogh’s “Starry Night” out of breakfast cereal. Sky View High School teacher Doyle Geddes led more than 150 students on the project, which used two tons of colorful Malt-O-Meal spread across the gymnasium floor. The project took about a week and was completed Saturday. Crews spread a plastic sheet on the floor, then created a grid to outline the painting’s...
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Recently celebrating its 50th birthday, the Sedona Arts Centre in Northern Arizona continues to thrive and grow alongside the local community. Situated in the very heart of high desert red-rock country, this diverse art school prides itself on offering creative courses to a wide range of students from all over the world.
Eighty per cent of the participating students come from out of town to take specialized art workshops and field expeditions. As well as providing development to...
Unique and international arts centre, Meltdowns, has been around since 2004 and its artists, according to the company’s site, “…provide a unique and exceptional arts service, with an emphasis on artistic integrity, uncompromised creativity, accessibility and professionalism… and maintain its reputation for fine, detailed casting, experimenting with techniques and consistently pushing the boundaries of foundry practice.”
Courses available range from bronze casting education programmes (...
Are you looking for Mr or Mrs Right? Meeting someone with the same outlook on life can be quite a challenge, but a few creative couples have shown us that a creative workshop or class could be just the right place to meet your soulmate.
Perhaps you’ve been in a relationship for some time and feel that it may be running out of steam or getting a bit old and stale. Boredom can be a relationship killer that stifles communication, which is so vital for a harmonious union...
As the Interlochen College of Creative Arts (ICCA) recently noted, it can be difficult for adults to find creative outlets. The college has joined Artsbowl to provide creative individuals with opportunities for personal enrichment.
The success and popularity of Interlochen’s programs for young artists have, at times, overshadowed the newer programs for older students and many adults are still unaware that Interlochen offers this type of course. It is hoped that through its partnership with...
Dominos, dice, chess, yin & yang; our obsession with black and white spans across centuries! Michael Jackson sang about it and Postman Pat’s feline friend was adorned by it… architecture, confectionery, film and photography – they all have a black & white variety that is exceptional or instantly-recognisable. Striking, breathtaking, provocative – however you choose to describe it, black & white will undoubtedly say something to you.
It is this intrigue, this fascination...
According to a creativity test I tried out on the Art Institute of Vancouver’s website, my right side of my brain does most of my thinking for me – but only just. Apparently this means I am more visually oriented, intuitive and usually see the whole picture, rather than the sum of its parts.
Had it been the other way around,
I would be more verbally oriented, analytical, sequential and be able to build up a picture, using the constituent parts more easily.
Artists are typically...
