News & Notes
Welcome to Artistic Gatherings
I hope this beautiful spring weather finds you happy and healthy. When the little new-green leaves start showing up on the trees at this time of year, I get so excited...so inspired...so motivated to take steps that will cause new growth in my own life. I feel more willing, more at peace, more creative, more connected to everyone and everything. My hope for you at this time of year is that you remain open to the wisdom of nature. Look. Listen. Be alert for the special messages that will show up just when you need them. Experience your environment a little differently. Take a new path, move your body in a new way, look at people's faces more carefully, listen to sounds more intentionally, see the beauty in what seems ugly. No matter where you are, what you're doing, what kinds of circumstances you're facing, pause for a moment. Be fully present. Allow your senses to surprise you, comfort you, guide you.
I think most people long for creative expression in one form or another. When those longings are put off over and over again, spirits are damaged, hearts lose passion, and personal progress in all areas is stunted. I hope you will open yourself to the divine guidance around you and trust the whispers in your ear that urge you to be who you truly are. -Kim
GROUPON Customers (Current Deal Specifics)
--- $79 for a 3-day children's 2012 summer art camp (a $165 value)---includes all camps EXCEPT "Awesome Dallas Kids! #2".
--- $30 per person for a one-hour private drawing lesson for up to 6 people (a $60 per person value)---students choose subject; call to schedule day/time.
--- $179 for a two-hour BYOB art lesson for up to 6 people (a $390 value)---choose from drawing, painting, calligraphy, clay, or pottery painting.
Wednesday Night Art Workshops for Adults
Check out the variety of 2-hour workshops offered in 2012! (Go to the Art Classes section of our website.) Some are BYOB and others are not, but ALL are tons of fun and very beginner-friendly. Come reclaim your sanity and recharge in the middle of a hectic week. : )
Studio CLOSED Saturday April 7th Easter Weekend (Re-opening Tuesday April 10th 2:00pm)
Enjoy time with your family. See you soon!
Questions? Comments?
Customer feedback is SO valuable! Thank you for sharing what's on your mind. Call Kim Worthington at (214) 821-8383 or email: kim@artisticgatherings.com
Current Art Class Schedule
No Registration Fee / Cost Includes All Art Supplies!
FULL PAYMENT Must Accompany Class Registration Form to Ensure Enrollment.
Customer Appreciation DISCOUNTS!
A) If you’re paying for TWO 6-week sessions TODAY, take $15 off the total balance due.
B) If you’re paying for THREE 6-week sessions TODAY, take $30 off the total balance due.
C) If you’re paying for FOUR or more 6-week sessions TODAY, take $50 off the total balance due.
D) For each NEW STUDENT (registered & paid) REFERRED BY YOU, you receive a $25 credit toward art classes (does not include art supplies, bisqueware, bisque-related classes, artwork, or other merchandise). There is no limit on how many credits you may receive, so you could actually earn FREE classes by referring new students!
Summer Discounts listed below with summer classes.
DISCOUNT POLICIES:
It doesn’t matter if multiple sessions are for the same student or for different students (ie, siblings). If classes are for different students, they must be related -- discount does not apply if, for example, one student’s mom is paying for another child’s class and will later be reimbursed by that child’s parent. Multiple-session discounts do not apply if sessions are paid for on different dates. Thanks for your understanding!
Scroll down for SUMMER 2012 Camps
AND Wednesday Adult Art Workshops...
Spring 2012 • Session 5
Apr 17th - May 25th 2012
(6-week Session)
Ages 5-7 (mature 4's welcome) $155 / Drawing & Painting Exploration II
Choose: Wed 3:30-4:30pm OR Fri 5:00-6:00pm
Explore techniques and personal meaning.
Ages 8-12 (teens welcome) $185 / Drawing & Painting Exploration II
Tues 4:00-5:30pm
Explore techniques and personal meaning.
Adults (great for beginners!) $215 / Drawing & Acrylic Painting
Choose: Tues 6:30-8:30pm
Explore techniques and personal meaning.
SUMMER 2012
All-Day Art Camps: Funky Dallas!
Kids spend 5 hours a day immersed in rich Dallas culture! Time whizzes by as they
actively engage in a variety of multi-media artworks and other creative activities:
2D and 3D art projects, art games, guest artists, art history, Dallas history, art videos,
multi-sensory skill-builders, storytelling, group projects, show & tell, handwriting
enhancement exercises, and fun quizzes with prizes! Kids bring a sack lunch and snack
each day (please, no greasy stuff or sweet drinks). Sibling and multi-class dicounts!
The History of Big "D"! Watercolor painting, handmade books, relief sculpture,
perspective drawing, decoupage clock...
Ages 5-7 June 5, 6, 7 (Tues/Wed/Thurs) 10am-3pm $165
Age 8-13 June 12, 13, 14 (Tues/Wed/Thurs) 10am-3pm $165
We Love White Rock Lake! Papier mache birds, drawing trees and animals,
acrylic painting on canvas, lively dangling sculpture...
Ages 5-7 June 19, 20, 21 (Tues/Wed/Thurs) 10am-3pm $165--- FULL
Ages 8-13 June 26, 27, 28 (Tues/Wed/Thurs) 10am-3pm $165 Awesome Dallas Kids! #1 Mosaic wall-hanging, art cube construction, raffia weaving,
drawing & painting, build your own art easel...
Ages 5-7 July 3, 4, 5 (Tues/Wed/Thurs) 10am-3pm $165
Ages 8-13 July 10, 11, 12 (Tues/Wed/Thurs) 10am-3pm $165
Awesome Dallas Kids! #2 Fused glass, mixed-media mobiles, oil pastel painting,
whimsical wire sculpture, build your own art supply box...NO GROUPONS for this camp!
Ages 5-7 July 17, 18, 19 (Tues/Wed/Thurs) 10am-3pm $165
Ages 8-13 July 24, 25, 26 (Tues/Wed/Thurs) 10am-3pm $165
Cool Dallas Art Scene! Mixed-media painting, soft pastel triptych, plaster carving,
silkscreen printing, sewing and quilting...
Ages 5-7 July 31, Aug 1, 2 (Tues/Wed/Thurs) 10am-3pm $165
Ages 8-13 August 7, 8, 9 (Tues/Wed/Thurs) 10am-3pm $165
All Ages: August 14, 15, 16 (Tues/Wed/Thurs) 10am-3pm $165
1-Day Friday Camps (10am-3pm)
Kids spend 5 hours immersed in rich Dallas culture! These one-day camps are mini versions of
the Funky Dallas camps listed above. Kids bring a sack lunch. Discounts available for multiples!
Ages 5-7---June 8th $65 The History of Big "D"---Watercolor painting, handmade books, relief sculpture
Ages 8-13---June 15th $65 The History of Big "D"---Watercolor painting, handmade books, relief sculpture
Ages 8-13---June 29th $65 We Love White Rock Lake---Drawing trees & animals, painting on canvas, dangling sculpture
Ages 5-7---July 6th $65 Awesome Dallas Kids #1---Art cube construction, raffia weaving, build an easel
Ages 5-7---July 20th $65 Awesome Dallas Kids #2---Fused glass, mixed-media mobiles, build an art supply box
Ages 8-13---July 27th $65 Awesome Dallas Kids #2---Fused glass, mixed-media mobiles, build an art supply box
Ages 8-13---August 10th $65 Cool Dallas Art Scene---Mixed-media painting, soft pastel triptych, silkscreen printing
1-Day Crochet Workshop & Lunch at Lover's Pizza!
Ages 9-13 (older teens welcome) learn how to do single stitch crochet, which is basically
the chain stitch repeated for each row. It's easy, once you get the hang of it! Make a bag
or scarf and meet some new friends in this fun 5-hour workshop. Cost includes crochet
hook, soft high-quality yarn, and lunch at Lover's Pizza a couple of doors down. Choose
from the following dates or sign up for all three to practice your skills:
Friday June 22 10am-3pm $95 ($90 for siblings/multi-class registrations if paid at same time)
Friday July 13 10am-3pm $95 ($90 for siblings/multi-class registrations if paid at same time)
Friday August 3 10am-3pm $95 ($90 for siblings/multi-class registrations if paid at same time)
1-Hour Tie-Dye T-Shirt Workshop!
Fun for adults, teens, kids! Bring your own 100% cotton pre-washed (no fabric softener) t-shirts
and use our vibrant fiber-reactive dyes to create groovy wearable art! Learn cool tying, scrunching,
wrapping, folding, swirling, and pinning techniques. There is no maximum number of t-shirts
you may dye, but we need to know how much dye to prepare in advance, so please pre-pay when
you register (for the total number of shirts you will dye). Choose a date or sign up for all 3:
Saturday June 30 9:00-10:00am $20 fee per person, plus $5 for each tee you'll dye
Saturday July 7 9:00-10:00am $20 fee per person, plus $5 for each tee you'll dye
Saturday July 28 9:00-10:00am $20 fee per person, plus $5 for each tee you'll dye
Wednesday 7-9pm Adult Workshops...Let the Stress Go!
Come laugh and play in a comfortable environment with others like yourself who
want to relax and tap into creativity. Some of our workshops allow alcohol, others do not
(out of respect for non-drinkers). All workshops take you through the projects step-by-step,
and unlike similar workshops in other studios, ours encourage freedom of expression---
which is why everyone's artwork will be special and truly one-of-a-kind. You won't copy
from an existing work...you'll engage in the creative process and be guided to explore the
possibilities of your own artistic nature! No experience necessary. Great for dates, friends,
parents, teachers, coworkers, creatively blocked souls, and anyone seeking artistic expression.
March 28, 2012 Wednesday 7:00-9:00pm---Mixed Media Art & Spirits! (BYOB)
Create a stream-of-consciousness work of art using a variety of 2D and 3D materials.
$65 includes guidance and all supplies; feel free to bring found objects, photos, etc.
April 4, 2012 Wednesday 7:00-9:00pm---Create a Colorful Success Map (no alcohol please)
Have a goal? Here's your chance to get very clear on the specific steps needed to reach it!
$65 includes guidance and all supplies
April 11, 2012 Wednesday 7:00-9:00pm---Abstract Painting (no alcohol please)
Learn a variety of painting techniques such as impasto, scraffito, glazing, impressing, etc.
$65 includes guidance, 16x20 canvas, and use of acrylic paints and supplies
April 25, 2012 Wednesday 7:00-9:00pm---Pelican Still-life Painting & Spirits! (BYOB)
Learn blending and color-mixing techniques that will bring your pelicans to life!
$65 includes guidance, 16x20 canvas, and use of acrylic paints and supplies
May 2, 2012 Wednesday 7:00-9:00pm---Abstract Painting & Spirits! (BYOB)
Learn a variety of painting techniques such as impasto, scraffito, glazing, impressing, etc.
$65 includes guidance, 16x20 canvas, and use of acrylic paints and supplies
May 9, 2012 Wednesday 7:00-9:00pm---Expressive Portrait Painting (no alcohol please)
Learn blending and color-mixing techniques that will bring your clever portrait to life!
$65 includes guidance, 16x20 canvas, and use of acrylic paints and supplies
May 16, 2012 Wednesday 7:00-9:00pm---Sculptural Clay Bowl (no alcohol please)
Learn how to work with clay as you turn your pinchpot into a sculptural work of art!
$65 includes guidance, clay, and a chance to glaze your fired piece during our drop-in hours
May 23, 2012 Wednesday 7:00-9:00pm---Clay Candle Holder & Spirits! (BYOB)
Learn how to work with clay as you create a unique and functional work of art!
$65 includes guidance, clay, and a chance to glaze your fired piece during our drop-in hours
June 6, 2012 Wednesday 7:00-9:00pm---Create "My Best Self" Mug (no alcohol please)
Glaze a bisque mug using a variety of demonstrated techniques...or invent your own!
$45 includes guidance and choice of any mug style
June 13, 2012 Wednesday 7:00-9:00pm---Expressive Portrait Painting & Spirits! (BYOB)
Learn blending and color-mixing techniques that will bring your clever portrait to life!
$65 includes guidance, 16x20 canvas, and use of acrylic paints and supplies
June 20, 2012 Wednesday 7:00-9:00pm---Ceramic Glazing Techniques! (BYOB)
Learn a variety of cool techniques that will add personality and pizzaz to your pottery!
$20 plus the cost of the pottery you choose that night (large selection)
June 27, 2012 Wednesday 7:00-9:00pm---Abstract Painting & Spirits! (BYOB)
Learn a variety of painting techniques such as impasto, scraffito, glazing, impressing, etc.
$65 includes guidance, 16x20 canvas, and use of acrylic paints and supplies
July 11, 2012 Wednesday 7:00-9:00pm---Glaze 5 Ornaments! (no alcohol please)
Christmas in July! Learn cool glazing techniques as you create 5 beautiful ornaments!
$45 for 5 flat ornaments / $65 for 5 ball ornaments (you may purchase more than 5 if you like)
Stay tuned for more workshops!
We're looking forward to your visit!
Student Work
 Handmade Paper & Books Class |
 Mosaic sculpture by Rachel |
 Ceramic clock by Peter |
 Group value study |
 Mosaic by Joy |
 Painting by Sydney |
Art Parties
Kids’ Parties (ages 5 & up)
Parties are for ages 5 & up only. Much time and energy are needed to prepare for a good party; we will go above and beyond to ensure your complete satisfaction. Cost is minimum $195 plus $18 per person. Parties last 1 - 2 hours. For each 15 minutes over 2 hours, there will be an additional $25 fee. There is a 5% discount if you choose not to serve food and drinks in the studio. Lover's Pizza is a couple of doors down, so you could opt to do the art project, gifts, etc. at the studio, then eat lunch or dinner and have cake at Lover's or elsewhere after the art party (we are happy to indicate this on your invitations). Make sure you let the restaurant know you'll be coming so they'll be ready for your group.
What We Provide (what you GET!)
- Colorful invitations with party info already printed (envelopes included)
- Fun art project with helpful instruction and exciting supplies that trigger imaginative solutions (choose from selection of bisque items)
- 2 dozen helium balloons
- Eye-catching customized party sign set up on an easel
- Quality art-goodie-bags for everyone to take home
- Total clean-up after the event
What You Provide:
Relax...you won't have much to do at all! Just stamp & address the invitations, bring the cake (or food & wine for adult events), mini water bottles, plates/utensils/napkins, and that's it... we do the rest! (PLEASE do NOT bring ice cream or sweet drinks! Thank you.)
NOTE: To promote and encourage high-quality parties, no discounts are given if you choose to omit any of the items we provide. Our good reputation is important to us. Thank you for understanding.
The studio has a lower table area with 12 small wooden chairs, and one large table with up to 14 cushioned chairs. 12 young children max at lower table; 14 people max at big table. It's a small studio, so PLEASE limit adult supervision to 2 or 3 adults to avoid overcrowding! Extra parents are encouraged to socialize outside or down at Starbucks so children are not stressed out by overcrowding---it really impacts creativity and well-being when the studio is too full and there is a lot of distracting noise and activity. Thank you.
Choose from nice selection of Party Bisque Items or choose items that are not part of the party selection for an additional fee. Paint with food-safe colored glazes using fun techniques. Items must be fired and picked up later; they don't go home the day of the party. Decide whether you'd like to pick up everyone's fired pottery at once and distribute items yourself, or have everyone leave their names and numbers so we can call them individually to come pick up their pieces.
We Also Do…
Birthdays, Staff Appreciation, Showers, Moms' Day Out, Family Get-Togethers, Teacher Events and Friendship Parties! Have a cool idea for a gathering? Contact Kim at (214) 821-8383 or kim@artisticgatherings.com
Handwriting Help for Kids
Private Lessons
Printing & Cursive Tutoring
The initial Evaluation and Report using The Print Tool™ (developed by Jan Z. Olsen, OTR and Emily F. Knapton, OTR/L) is $150. Private lessons thereafter are $60 per hour, with discounts available for multiple sessions. Lessons are structured using the Handwriting Without Tears© curriculum (HWT©), but with a creative twist. Children benefit from the addition of multi-media art activities, because, not only does art make learning more fun, it has also been very effective at helping with memory retention and letter formation skills. The art activities are customized to target each child’s specific skill area needs. Not every lesson will include art, but usually some type of creative process or multi-sensory experience will be incorporated into the session. When kids feel happy and excited about learning, things really sink in…and progress is made! The standard recommendation is to schedule a 1-hour lesson per week until significant improvements have been made. All handwriting lessons are taught by Kim Worthington, BFA / Certified All-level Art Teacher / Certified HWT© Handwriting Specialist / Multi-media Artist.
Discount Rates for Private Handwriting Lessons
(one person, not including supplies; workbooks $12 each):
- 5 hours paid up-front, rate reduced to $55 per hour
- 10 hours paid up-front, rate reduced to $50 per hour
- 15 hours paid up-front, rate reduced to $45 per hour
- 20 hours paid up-front, rate reduced to $40 per hour
Drop-In Art
Paint Your Own Pottery!
Tuesday - Saturday / 10:00am - 6:00pm
Studio Closed Sundays & Mondays
Drop in to paint your own bisque-fired pottery items! Great for gifts or something creative to do together with friends and family. Cost depends on the items you choose to glaze. Each item is priced to include bisque, glazes (except specialty glazes), and firing. Choose from an expanded selection of quality bisque, and then allow yourself to get lost in the relaxation and joy of painting your piece. Tots to seniors are welcome! It's best to arrive at least a couple of hours before we close so you'll have enough time to finish. No experience? No problem! We'll show you the ropes! Come try it...it's fun!
NOTE: Ceramic items are food safe once fired. It is highly recommended that you hand-wash your pieces and never put them in the dishwasher, oven, or microwave. Do so at your own risk. Cracked items are non-refundable, regardless of circumstance!
Contact Info
Mailing Address
Artistic Gatherings, Inc.
9440 Garland Rd., Suite 138
Casa Linda Plaza (btwn Maddox Shop & Natural Grocers)
Dallas, TX 75218
Email Address
Telephone
(214) 821-8383
Studio Hours
Tuesday - Saturday / 10:00am - 6:00pm
Open later for evening classes and events.
Studio Closed Sundays & Mondays
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