COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Sierra Watercolor Society's Art Angels Program was started in 1999, in response to the cutback of art instruction offered in public elementary schools. The Art Angels Program annually takes free watercolor instruction and supplies into 20-24 elementary classrooms which do not have art.
An instructor and several helpers teach the children how to use watercolor paints, how to mix colors, and how to create an effective watercolor painting. The children learn about the color wheel, about composition, about using color to create a mood, and how to tell a story with their painting, which they then share with the class. Each child does a wet-into-wet exercise, which is turned into a card, and completes one ¼-sheet painting, which is matted, ready to go into a 16"x20" frame. Spending time answering students' questions and presenting them with a finished product conveys to the children that they are worthy of time, respect and that their creations are valuable!
The children learn to express themselves through the art, and practice speaking and listening skills; they also appreciate the value of art. The classes are scheduled by teachers calling or emailing the coordinator, currently Nancy Podewils-Baba (775-343-8100/ [email protected]), who then recruits volunteer helpers and orders supplies.
The Art Angels Program also offers four free community workshops/year—each for 50 children, who are taught watercolor techniques by various instructors in small-group instruction. Each child leaves with one 16"x20" matted painting, which is ready to put into a frame, give as a gift, and hang on the wall.
All Art Angels instructors and helpers volunteer their time and travel costs, in order to share their love of watercolor painting with the children of our community.
HOW FUNDS ARE RAISED
Funding for the Art Angels programs comes from private donations, occasional grants, and SWS member dues.
The major fundraiser for Art Angels is the annual
SILENT AUCTION & RAFFLE TO BENEFIT THE ART ANGELS PROGRAM
Sunday, December 8 through Sunday, December 15 at the Wilbur D. May Museum in Rancho San Rafael.
Hours: Sundays noon-4 p.m.; Wednesday through Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
The Silent Auction will consist of original watercolor paintings donated by local artist members of Sierra Watercolor Society. The Raffle will consist of watercolor paintings donated by guest workshop artists.
ART ANGELS HOLIDAY WORKSHOP:
Sunday, December 15, 1-3 p.m. at the Wilbur D. May Museum in Rancho San Rafael.
This is a free workshop for children ages 6-12, who will be taught in small groups. Each child will complete at least one painting, which will be placed in a mat, ready to frame for a great holiday gift. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED.
Call Nancy Podewils-Baba at 775-343-8100 to register your child or children for this fun event.
For more information contact Art Angels Coordinator, Nancy Podewils-Baba, at 775-343-8100
An instructor and several helpers teach the children how to use watercolor paints, how to mix colors, and how to create an effective watercolor painting. The children learn about the color wheel, about composition, about using color to create a mood, and how to tell a story with their painting, which they then share with the class. Each child does a wet-into-wet exercise, which is turned into a card, and completes one ¼-sheet painting, which is matted, ready to go into a 16"x20" frame. Spending time answering students' questions and presenting them with a finished product conveys to the children that they are worthy of time, respect and that their creations are valuable!
The children learn to express themselves through the art, and practice speaking and listening skills; they also appreciate the value of art. The classes are scheduled by teachers calling or emailing the coordinator, currently Nancy Podewils-Baba (775-343-8100/ [email protected]), who then recruits volunteer helpers and orders supplies.
The Art Angels Program also offers four free community workshops/year—each for 50 children, who are taught watercolor techniques by various instructors in small-group instruction. Each child leaves with one 16"x20" matted painting, which is ready to put into a frame, give as a gift, and hang on the wall.
All Art Angels instructors and helpers volunteer their time and travel costs, in order to share their love of watercolor painting with the children of our community.
HOW FUNDS ARE RAISED
Funding for the Art Angels programs comes from private donations, occasional grants, and SWS member dues.
The major fundraiser for Art Angels is the annual
SILENT AUCTION & RAFFLE TO BENEFIT THE ART ANGELS PROGRAM
Sunday, December 8 through Sunday, December 15 at the Wilbur D. May Museum in Rancho San Rafael.
Hours: Sundays noon-4 p.m.; Wednesday through Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
The Silent Auction will consist of original watercolor paintings donated by local artist members of Sierra Watercolor Society. The Raffle will consist of watercolor paintings donated by guest workshop artists.
ART ANGELS HOLIDAY WORKSHOP:
Sunday, December 15, 1-3 p.m. at the Wilbur D. May Museum in Rancho San Rafael.
This is a free workshop for children ages 6-12, who will be taught in small groups. Each child will complete at least one painting, which will be placed in a mat, ready to frame for a great holiday gift. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED.
Call Nancy Podewils-Baba at 775-343-8100 to register your child or children for this fun event.
For more information contact Art Angels Coordinator, Nancy Podewils-Baba, at 775-343-8100
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