Has your child ever asked to take "serious" art classes? We are not talking about "crafty" classes, but serious landscapes, real animals or real people. Well, we have just the solution!
We are so excited to welcome our new painting and drawing instructor, Kacy Lesh. Kacy is so full of energy and fun. She is going to concentrate on our kids for the summer and maybe add adults a little later. Kacy knows the value of introducing kids to art as a creative outlet. She understands the frustration of being able to get what is in your head out on paper.
Through some wonderful teachers and instructors, Kacy was able to see the world come alive on paper. She is a budding young artist with a degree in Fine Arts. Kacy is looking to make the move to a full time artist and illustrator. Luckily for us, she remembers what and how those wonderful teachers taught her to draw and paint and she is willing to teach excited young artists.
Kacy is starting off with a bang with 10 classes in July JUST FOR KIDS! We have divided the kids into two age groups. For those younger children 5-7 years old that are ready to go beyond the crayon scribbles and finger paint, Kacy has some wonderfully fun classes all lined up.
For the older artist (8-up), Kacy is hosting a slightly longer classes. Even if your pre-teen is beyond beginner, Kacy would like them to come to her beginner classes, so we can find out what classes we need to offer next month.
Excitement for drawing and painting drives Kacy in her lust for teaching to kids. She is as excited to teach your kids as, I hope, your kids will be about learning to really draw and paint!
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Summer is still on its way!
So when summer gets here, you need to be ready to spruce up your yard, patio or deck with these great items from our FLORAL department and they are all on SALE for up to 75% off, some even more than that! Dad may even enjoy some of these great deals. There is a really cute golf bag bird house for only $4.88 and a great painted saw for only $7.88. Perfect for hanging on the side of the garage or tool shed. Welcome signs for as low as $5.88 and of course those rain gauges for $2.97. Hurry before the great deals are all gone!
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Kids....Kids.....Kids!!!
Well, summer is almost here and ...... now what?
What are you going to DO all summer?
We are definitely feeling the gas price crunch! We decided to go on the offensive. Instead of going out of town for entertainment, why not visit us?
Entertaining kids is one of the things we are all about. This summer we are focusing on teaching your kids how to have fun with crafts. We start off our summer camp series with Scrapbook Club for Kids. Each Thursday, we will gather the kids and make part of a 8x8 photo album. The kids can either just make the lay-outs and go home to put the pictures in, or they can get it all done at once. This club is four Thursdays, June 19 & 26 and July 10 & 17th from 1-2:30.
Next, we have our evening QUILT CAMP. The camp is from 6-9 June 23-26th. It focuses on using a jelly roll, so cutting is minimal. We offered this one in the evening for all those families that just aren't ready for summer daytime hours yet!
Our third camp for kids is SPLISH SPLASH BASH! Craft Camp for Kids. This camp runs from 9-12 Monday through Friday, July 21-25. As long as the kids are comfortable, Moms can stay or go. We will be focusing on a different craft each day and in this class everything has to do with water!
During this same week we have a separate camp going on in the afternoon. We have our second QUILT CAMP of the summer. This camp focuses on using all of those favorite (but too small) t-shirts that kids just seem to collect. This class is from 1-4 July 21-25.
Our fourth camp for kids is CRAFT ROUNDUP! Craft Camp for Kids. This camp runs from 9-12 Monday through Friday, August 11-15. This week focuses on horses and ranching all week long. Come along lil' doggies!
Also during this week, is our last QUILT CAMP for the summer. This camp is again offered during the same week as Craft Camp, but in the afternoon. This class is from 1-4 August 11-15.
We are also offering a class that pairs adult and child together. This would be our You 'n Me Quilt class. Together each pair will make a quilt to remind them of the time spent together to make this quilt treasure.
As you can see we have put a lot of thought into how to entertain your kids throughout the summer. Stop on by the Customer Service counter or the class sign-up page on our website to register for these great camps. HURRY, space is limited and filling up FAST!
What are you going to DO all summer?
We are definitely feeling the gas price crunch! We decided to go on the offensive. Instead of going out of town for entertainment, why not visit us?
Entertaining kids is one of the things we are all about. This summer we are focusing on teaching your kids how to have fun with crafts. We start off our summer camp series with Scrapbook Club for Kids. Each Thursday, we will gather the kids and make part of a 8x8 photo album. The kids can either just make the lay-outs and go home to put the pictures in, or they can get it all done at once. This club is four Thursdays, June 19 & 26 and July 10 & 17th from 1-2:30.
Next, we have our evening QUILT CAMP. The camp is from 6-9 June 23-26th. It focuses on using a jelly roll, so cutting is minimal. We offered this one in the evening for all those families that just aren't ready for summer daytime hours yet!
Our third camp for kids is SPLISH SPLASH BASH! Craft Camp for Kids. This camp runs from 9-12 Monday through Friday, July 21-25. As long as the kids are comfortable, Moms can stay or go. We will be focusing on a different craft each day and in this class everything has to do with water!
During this same week we have a separate camp going on in the afternoon. We have our second QUILT CAMP of the summer. This camp focuses on using all of those favorite (but too small) t-shirts that kids just seem to collect. This class is from 1-4 July 21-25.
Our fourth camp for kids is CRAFT ROUNDUP! Craft Camp for Kids. This camp runs from 9-12 Monday through Friday, August 11-15. This week focuses on horses and ranching all week long. Come along lil' doggies!
Also during this week, is our last QUILT CAMP for the summer. This camp is again offered during the same week as Craft Camp, but in the afternoon. This class is from 1-4 August 11-15.
We are also offering a class that pairs adult and child together. This would be our You 'n Me Quilt class. Together each pair will make a quilt to remind them of the time spent together to make this quilt treasure.
As you can see we have put a lot of thought into how to entertain your kids throughout the summer. Stop on by the Customer Service counter or the class sign-up page on our website to register for these great camps. HURRY, space is limited and filling up FAST!
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
[de] / {re} -constructed CHALLENGE!
up for a challenge?! ready to get those creative juice flowing?
it's exciting: come by Ben's Bead Bar and pick up a free (yes, I said fuh-ree and you get to choose it yourself!) ready-made bracelet to tear apart and reconstruct into your own fabulous creation
on the condition you enter your incredible artwork in our contest! ooh, that darn fine print...
we will showcase your unique creation: all entries will displayed in the Bead Shop for 14 days as the Ben Franklin Community votes on these categories:
*people's choice
*best technique
*most innovative use of materials
*and of course, first place & honorable mention
and all entries will be featured in a slide show on our website!
so what are you waiting for? if you're shy about showing your work, know that during the voting each piece will be identified with a number instead of your name and if you're not shy, what a great opportunity for everyone to see your amazing talent!
ask: at Ben's Bead Bar for an entry form and details about the contest
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