Posted on 24 August 2010.
New Memphis Art Studio Open to Everyone
Por Mary Jo Karimnia
MEMPHIS (LPL) — Todos deberían tener la oportunidad de aprender a pintar, a dibujar, a hacer mosaicos, a esculpir, a crear. Esta es la filosofía detrás del más nuevo taller de arte de Memphis, Flicker Street Studio. El Flicker Street Studio abrió a principios de este año para expandir las oportunidades de la ya vibrante comunidad artística de Memphis. “La Escuela de Arte de Memphis para todos”, brinda una amplia variedad de clases al público en general.
“Nuestra misión en Flicker Street Studio es promover una atmósfera desafiante para la curiosidad creativa e instigadora del deseo y la confianza para aprender más”, dice la fundadora y directora Nancy Cheairs. Cheairs es una artista bien establecida en Memphis que cuenta con grados del Colegio de Arte de Memphis y de la Universidad de Memphis.
Adicionalmente a sus tareas de dirección del Flicker Street Studio, Cheairs enseña en las clases de Dibujar la Vida y la de Acuarela. “Creo que más que ofreciendo respuestas es haciéndose más preguntas lo que cultiva la atmósfera de la curiosidad y el sentido inquisitivo en el salón de clase, y esto lleva al deseo de averiguar más”. Cheairs está buscando maestros con la misma apertura intelectual.
Maysey Craddock enseña una clase muy accesible y divertida de escultura con alambre en la cuál los estudiantes exploran la línea y el volumen con materiales sencillos. Colleen Couch-Smith enseña el Arte de la Fabricación de Libros, Melissa Dunn enseña Introducción a la Pintura Acrílica y Mary Jo Karimnia enseñará Mosaicos Creativos. Anna Wunderlich promueve la exploración con los jóvenes en Arte de Chicos Después de la Escuela.
Erin Wright enseñó una clase intermedia de Pintura con Cera durante el verano. El estudio también albergó una muestra de Erin en junio. Cheairs espera tener a más artistas en el estudio para que trabajen regularmente. Nuevas clases se ofrecen en calendarios regulares y la promoción para el otoño ya ha llegado. Para detalles y datos específicos sobre las clases visite www.flickerstreetstudio.com o llame al (901) 767-2999 para inscribirse.
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MEMPHIS (LPL) — Everyone should have the opportunity to learn to paint, draw, mosaic, sculpt, create. This is the philosophy behind Memphis’ newest art venue, Flicker Street Studio. Flicker Street Studio opened earlier this year to expand the opportunities in the already vibrant Memphis arts community. “Memphis’ Art School for Everyone,” brings a range of classes to the general public.
“Our mission at Flicker Street Studio is to promote a challenging atmosphere for creative curiosity, and instill desire and confidence to learn more,” says founder and director Nancy Cheairs. Cheairs is an established Memphis artist with degrees from both Memphis College of Art and the University of Memphis.
In addition to running the studio Cheairs teaches Life Drawing and Watercolor classes there. “I believe that by asking more questions rather than providing answers cultivates an atmosphere of curiosity and inquisitiveness in the classroom that will promote a desire for further exploration.” She looks for teachers with a similar openness. Maysey Craddock teaches a very accessible and fun wire sculpture class in which students explore line and volume with simple materials. Colleen Couch-Smith teaches the Art of Bookmaking, Melissa Dunn teaches Introduction to Acrylic Painting and Mary Jo Karimnia will teach Creative Mosaicing. Anna Wunderlich promotes exploration with the younger sect in Kids After School Art.
Erin Wright taught a class in the wax-based medium Encaustic over the summer. The studio also hosted a show of Erin’s work in June. Cheairs hopes to host other artists’ work regularly in the space as well.
New classes are introduced regularly and the Fall schedule has just come out. For details and dates of classes check the studio’s website at www.flickerstreetstudio.com and call (901)767-2999 to enroll.
The studio also hosts art openings. Most recently was Nonsensical Nostalgia, Encaustic work by Erin Wright.
Fall Classes
Introduction to Acrylic Painting with Melissa Dunn
Tuesday Evenings
September 7 – October 12 (6 sessions)
6:00-9:00pm
$225 – materials included
or
Thursday Mornings
September 9 – October 14 (6 sessions)
9:30am-12:30pm
$225 – materials included
Discover the ease and versatility of acrylic painting, learn to mix colors, produce washes, glazes, scumbling, impasto. Learn to mimic other media like watercolor and oil. Both beginner and experienced painters will gain useful techniques.
Melissa Dunn is a native Memphian with over 10 years exhibiting locally and regionally. She has produced murals, is a published illustrator and worked on several feature films.
Life Drawing with Nancy Cheairs
Wednesday Mornings
September 8 – October 13 (6 sessions)
9:30am-12:30pm
$225
Guided drawing with a live model.
Watercolor with Nancy Cheairs
Saturday Mornings
September 11 – October 16 (6 sessions)
10:00am-12:30pm
$225
Learn basic watercolor techniques.
Nancy Cheairs, founder and director of Flicker Street Studio is a native Memphian with degrees from both Memphis College of Art and University of Memphis. She shows her paintings throughout the country and her work is in many private, corporate and museum collections.
The Art of the Book: A Bookmaking Workshop with Colleen Couch-Smith
Tuesday Mornings
September 7 – October 12 (6 sessions)
9:30am-12:30pm
$225 – materials included
Geared toward the beginner, the class will introduce various bookbinding materials and techniques. Each student will produce a book of their own.
Colleen Couch-Smith is a native Memphian raised in nearby Mississippi. She helps manage Tsunami Restaurant and makes hand-made paper lamps.
Wire Sculpture Workshop with Maysey Craddock
Monday and Thursday Evenings
September 13, 16, 20, 23 (4 sessions)
6:00-9:00pm
$175 – materials included
Using steel and copper wire students will explore line and simple forms through bending, joining, wrapping and weaving. The class will explore the versatility of this medium by incorporating movement and /or the inclusion of found objects.
Maysey Craddock has degrees from both Tulane University and Maine College of Art. She is a painter and sculpture currently living and working in Memphis with representation across the US and in Europe. Locally her work can be viewed at David Lusk Gallery.
Creative Mosaicing with Mary Jo Karimnia
Monday and Thursday Evenings
October 4, 7, 11 (3 sessions)
6:00-9:00
$200 – materials included
Traditional and cutting-edge techniques make learning the art of Mosaic simple and fun. Explore color and texture and the use of unconventional materials in this class for beginners.
Mary Jo Karimnia has a degree from Stephen F Austin State University. She paints, draws and makes mosaics in Memphis with work at the Botanic Garden, LeBoneur Children’s Hospital, L Ross Gallery and Lisa Kurts Gallery.
Kids Art After School with Anna Wunderlich
Wednesday Afternoons
October 20 – November 24 (6 sessions)
3:00-4:30pm
$150 – materials included
Draw, paint and create with Anna after school.
Anna Wunderlich has taught art for 7 years in the Memphis City Schools and Hutchison School. She now paints at home and mothers her two boys. Her work was most recently shown at Theatre Memphis.
