When we did this class a few years ago, as Inspiration Nation, it was impressive. 2 rooms of children making art. Parents helping any child that needed it. Visiting artists sharing their work and then working side by side with children. No idea was squelched. If a child wanted to explore something, an adult was willing to help, but not take over. The energy-wow-the place was jumping!
But most of all, I was floored by the creativity those children exhibited. It's something I've never forgotten. When grownups step back and let children take the lead on a project like this, the sky's not the limit, because there is no limit! I can't wait to see what they come up with this time.
Annie
8.03.2011
8.01.2011
Our New Class is Going to be B.O.S.S.!
We're revamping Inspiration Nation at Baker Hunt with a new name--B.O.S.S. (Big Open Story Studio). Please look at older posts on this blog to see the awesome projects we have done in the past. Here's a longer description than the one that appears in the Fall Catalog:
Big Open Story Studio (B.O.S.S.!)
Project Managers: Annie Brown, Christian Schmit, Lindsey Whittle
Ages: 6-?
Imagine an open studio environment where participants of all walks of life put head and hands together to create a room-sized, narrative installation project! The intended atmosphere of this studio is highly communal and collaborative, a class without a traditional teacher, but one where participants share a wide range of ideas and skills and learn from each other. At the core of the studio are kids and their parents, supported by a rotating cast of visiting artists representing a wide range of artmaking. The project will begin with a period of story ideation, writing and sketching and move into planning, construction and detailing. The finished project will exist as a large-scale, narrative installation piece, essentially an epic story come to life, with multitudinous scenes that exist simultaneously in one place. (Think model train display gone wild.) When the project is done, it will be shown as part of Covington’s First Friday gallery hop, with the potential for hundreds of visitors. Concepts explored in the studio include brainstorming, writing, sketching and planning, sculpting, construction, painting, sound, and lighting. Participants may work at any time during suggested studio hours, or additional hours at discretion of project managers.
Studio Hours:
Wednesdays, 1pm-5pm
Saturdays, 10am-2pm
We are so excited for this class--hope to see you in September!
Register online: http://www.bakerhunt.com/
Big Open Story Studio (B.O.S.S.!)
Project Managers: Annie Brown, Christian Schmit, Lindsey Whittle
Ages: 6-?
Imagine an open studio environment where participants of all walks of life put head and hands together to create a room-sized, narrative installation project! The intended atmosphere of this studio is highly communal and collaborative, a class without a traditional teacher, but one where participants share a wide range of ideas and skills and learn from each other. At the core of the studio are kids and their parents, supported by a rotating cast of visiting artists representing a wide range of artmaking. The project will begin with a period of story ideation, writing and sketching and move into planning, construction and detailing. The finished project will exist as a large-scale, narrative installation piece, essentially an epic story come to life, with multitudinous scenes that exist simultaneously in one place. (Think model train display gone wild.) When the project is done, it will be shown as part of Covington’s First Friday gallery hop, with the potential for hundreds of visitors. Concepts explored in the studio include brainstorming, writing, sketching and planning, sculpting, construction, painting, sound, and lighting. Participants may work at any time during suggested studio hours, or additional hours at discretion of project managers.
Studio Hours:
Wednesdays, 1pm-5pm
Saturdays, 10am-2pm
We are so excited for this class--hope to see you in September!
Register online: http://www.bakerhunt.com/
2.12.2010
Animation Inspiration
Made by student, Jamie Bell. He got 100% on the project. "This is the final piece for my AS art course, a flipbook made entirely out of biro pens. It's something like 2100 pages long, and about 50 jotter books. I'd say I worked on and off it for roughly 3 weeks."
1.26.2010
9.11.2009
Thanks Ray
"Libraries raised me. I don't believe in colleges and universities. I believe in libraries because most students don't have any money.... I couldn't go to college, so I went to the library three days a week for 10 years." Ray Bradbury
Also, had to share this... Put in requests for any visual reference books you may need for the upcoming classes. ps The first St** Wars class is full.
Also, had to share this... Put in requests for any visual reference books you may need for the upcoming classes. ps The first St** Wars class is full.
9.06.2009
Breaking News: Inspiration Nation returns September 26tth
The question remains: what is the status of Christian's beard?
The answer is here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/42007102@N03/show/
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