October Kids' Class Lineup

7th Bat Buddy– I’ll have presewn forms ready for the kids to stuff. The shape also lends itself well to being a pumpkin, with or without wings. So, at this point they’ll decide what color and then paint and sand them. Then it’s time to stitch whatever faces they like and add the wings. Spooky!

Designer Denise White featured in Create & Decorate magazine

14th Fauvism – We’ll continue our study of 20th century art movements with Fauvism. We’ll learn about Henri Matisse in particular. First we’ll copy an old Master then we’ll make our own masterpiece!


21st Whimsical Owls – W-h-h-hooooo wants to make this little guys? These will make wonderful additions to your autumn décor if you can talk your kids out of them. ;) We’ll use a mix of book pages, wallpapers, scrapbook paper, buttons and wood to make adorable little bird buddies.

Designer Lisa Bystrak featured in Somerset Apprentice magazine

28th Boo Book – Around here we like messy visual journaling! :D We’ll be making a chipboard word book that says “boo” and is gussied up and tied up and glittered up and just ready for that day after Halloween when Mom prints out all the pics from the night before. Or maybe it will end up being a ghost story? :D We’ll be digging deep into the studio stash for this one… the only reason there isn’t more in the photo is because it wouldn’t fit on the table! ;) I know I’m having a blast making the class sample!

More class information available in the sidebar.

To sign up please call Francie Horton at 325.436.1775 or email at burdgurl@gmail.com

Summer Arts and Crafts Classes

Due to popular demand, we will be offering summer art classes again this year. There will be 4 classes per month in June and July. We will also have classes in August but our schedule depends on when the kids go back to school. The regular class will be held every Thursday except July 8th. Class is from 1 pm to 5 pm. Limited to ten per class.

We have also had several requests for a boy-centric class. I am happy to offer that as well as long as three or more students sign up. This class will meet on Tuesdays from 1 pm to 5 pm. It is also limited to ten students.

This summer I am also offering individual classes - Get Your Kicks, a class on painting canvas shoes, and Sewing Machine Basics I and II. These classes consist of one 4 hour class as opposed to the regular monthly classes listed above. These are limited to four students each. If there is a demand for a second class, however, I will offer it again. Suggested age is 8 and up for both of these.

Everywhere we go my daughter and I get lots of compliments on our hand-drawn shoes. Kaitlin has even had friends hire her to make them a pair. You’ll bring a blank pair of shoes with you and you’ll leave with a set of sketches, art pens, and a wearable work of art!

We will also supplement with other smaller crafts for those students who finish their projects faster than others. That way no one feels rushed yet everyone has something to do.

Depending on the project there may be simple homework projects. These are always things that can be caught up in the next class if need be, though.

Regular class fees are $115 for each student per month payable the first class of each month. If your child would like to bring a friend or cousin one week we also offer drop-in classes for that situation. Just let me know by the Monday preceding that class day so that I can make sure I have everything ready. Drop in classes are $30 each and payable that day. All art supplies are included. You might want to provide an apron or old t-shirt to protect your child’s clothes.

Sewing Machine Basics I and II are $35. You must have taken Basics I in order to take Basics II. You will be required to bring your own sewing machine and 1 yard of desired fabric. Finished project will depend on age and skill level achieved.

Get Your Kicks will teach you how to prepare the shoes, what markers/pens to use (and what NOT to use!) and how to take care of them. We’ll also share sketches and patterns to fire up your imagination. A non-refundable $10 deposit is required two weeks before the class date so that we can place a wholesale order for your art pens. The fee for this class is $40 including the deposit.

Class fees are non-refundable.

For more information please call Francie Horton at 325.436.1775 or email at burdgurl@gmail.com
Sponsored by Scrapping the Moments

January Class Schedule

Welcome to Creative Kids 2010!

Kaitlin and I look forward to making art with each of you this year.

January Class Schedule

Jan 7th Printed Scarf -Students will experiment making and printing with our own stamps on fabric. Then we'll do a repetition design on a soft-knit fabric scarf.

Jan 14th Watercolor Flowers - We'll discuss wet-on-wet watercolor technique and how to prepare the paper for painting. Then we'll put that knowledge to work and lay down our colors. After I quick-dry the paper each student will pick out flower forms and draw them in with ink.


Jan 21st Fairy Mushrooms with a Secret - Everyone knows fairies are the guardians of secrets. And fairies love mushrooms. But did you know that fairies keep their secrets in the mushrooms? We'll paint fabric and cut it into circles which we'll then stitch into mushroom tops. These we'll attach to vintage wooden spools for the bottoms. The secret is hidden in a scroll of paper that is attached at one end and wrapped the body of the mushroom. (As with all projects, if students would like, they are always welcome to do more than one.)
Jan 28th Monotone Texture Painting - Students will choose one color and will use various tools to create texture with tempera paint on a large sheet of paper. We'll then recreate a reference photo using shapes cut from the paper. The object is to rely only on the textures instead of falling back on outlines and colors.



For more info call
Francie Horton 325.436.1775
Sponsored by Scrapping the Moments
2522 Ave R Snyder TX 325. 573.8885


Artwork and Book Credits: Printed Scarf - Handmade Modern by Todd Oldham; Watercolor Flowers by Arounna Khounnoraj of bookhou; Mushrooms with a Story - Sew Somerset magazine; Monotone Texture Painting by Arounna Khounnoraj of bookhou

Fall Art Classes

Art Classes Fall 2009

We nourish their bodies. We nourish their brains. Why not nourish their creativity?

Due to popular demand, we will be continuing the art classes that received such excellent reviews over the summer. They will be offered on a scaled-back schedule to fit in with back-to-school and other fall classes.

In the past our projects have included:

Journal-making
Tie-Dyeing
Stencilling
Rubberstamping
Painting
Hand Sewing and Embroidery
Fabric Painting
Needle Felting
Polymer Clay and Bead Making
Oil Pastels

Classes will be held every Thursday afternoon from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm. Class size is limited to ten students only.

There will be 4 classes per month (Sept, Oct, Nov) at $55 per month. Students must be registered and paid by the 25th of the previous month (Sept 25th for the Oct classes and so on). I can no longer accept partial payments for partial attendance. Fees are non-refundable.

For more information please call Francie Horton at 325.436.1775 or email at burdgurl@gmail.com
Sponsored by Scrapping the Moments