Thank you LEAF!

A huge thank you to Lennox's education foundation LEAF for generously donating $2,000 to South Bay Hands on Art to support the Lennox Reaching Out program.

In Summary: A Night Out for the Arts, 2014

Hello Hands on Art docents and supporters,

This could be a very long post.  All of you who attended last Friday's fundraiser will already know 'A Night Out for the Arts' was an amazing event.  If you didn't get to attend I have included some photos below, but first there is a whole team of amazing people that need to be thanked...

Thank you to all the Hands on Art board members.

Thank you to Redondo Beach Arts Group and all the donating artists.

Thank you to Restaurant Christine.

Thank you to Barbara Ramsey-Duke.

Thank you to St Jame's Catholic school for hosting.

Thank you to all the schools that painted platters.

Thank you to all the school chairs that worked hard to sell their quota of tickets.

Thank you to everyone who brought a ticket to attend the event.

Thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket for the opportunity drawings.

Thank you to everyone who bid on the silent actions.

And thank you to all the Hands on Art docents who couldn't be there on the night but give up their time and energy every month to bring art to the kids...

'Art makes everything AWESOME!'

Fundraiser Tickets - Last Day Tuesday

Have you got your tickets?
This Tuesday, November 11 is the last day to purchase from the South Bay Hands on Art website.

Fields of Lavender

For our November workshop Jake Tedesco is back with Fields of Lavender.  Inspired by the Impressionist movement docents learned about color and perspective to create a landscape painting.

Brunch was beautifully presented on Thursday by Washington and Friday by the Birney docents and so good that most of it went before I could take any photos.

We had two vendors for this workshop.  Thursday was Lisa Doyle of Origami Owl and Friday was Yavanna Baird of Artistree Jewels.  Both vendors offer items perfect for holiday gifts.

We had a sneak-peak at some wonderful donated artwork that will be available at the fundraiser on November 14.  Tickets for this event will be available until this Tuesday November 11, so if you still need tickets go and get them online HERE!

Have fun with your fields of lavender - we are looking forward to seeing them around the school campuses and showing up in our Facebook feed.

Below is a look at Friday's workshop in pictures...

Holiday Art Camp with Jake Tedesco!

Are you looking for a fun, inspiring holiday activity for the kids this season?  Take a look at Jake's art camp.  Hurry - places are limited...

Zebras on the Plains

Our new Hands on Art year got of to an amazing, black and white start with 'Zebras on the Plains' presented by local artist (and Tulita parent) Jake Tedesco!

Docents created black and white zebras using white pencil on black paper.

We were all treated to a wonderful brunch, beautifully prepared and presented by the Alta Vista team.

Vendor Yavanna Baird offered her delicate jewelry collection, Artist Tree Jewels, of which she generously donates a percentage of her sales to Hands on Art.

Tickets went on sale for our fall fundraiser.  Save the date - Friday November 14!  If you didn't get your tickets at the workshop, or would like more tickets, get them online from our website HERE!

Feel free to post your own photos on our Facebook page.  We look forward to seeing the zebras popping up around the schools and community.

See you all in November.

Your Hands on Art Team

Art Makes Everything Awesome!

Happy New 'Hands on Art' Year to you all!
Have you seen our new merchandise?
This year we are more than just a -tshirt - did you get your apron, cap and tote too!?

Appreciation Brunch, 2014

The South Bay Hands on Art appreciation brunch is a wonderful event to give thanks to the many docents who commit time and energy to the program throughout the school year.  We get to look back over the past year and look forward to the new.

Stefani Conniff inspired us all talking about the origins and success of Reaching Out.  The first person she told her idea to said ‘No’, but she went ahead and done it anyway.

We got to see all the board members together in one place at the same time.  For many, especially new docents, this is the first time seeing the faces of those that work to keep the program moving forward.  

Thank you to everyone involved with putting the brunch together and for making all the docents feel very appreciated.

Alicia and Sue-Anne’s presentation summed up the Hands on Art school year beautifully.

And of course there is the big reveal – what everyone is eager to know - next year’s projects…

Enchanted Inuit

Based on one of the most notable Canadian pioneers of modern Inuit art, each student will create their own graphic, mystical animal in the style of Kenoujak Ashevak’s famous Inuit prints, using pencil, ink pen and watercolor pencils

Presenting Artist: Erika Snow Robinson

Jordana’s Hollywood Hills

Inspired by Jordana Klein’s hill artwork students learn the use of water soluable oil pastels on wet and dry watercolor paper.

Presenting Artist: Sue Berliner

Tribal Portraits

Students create a tribal portrait painting inspired by the face paintings of the tribes of East Africa.

Presenting Artist: Marianne Coble

Valen-dine’s Heart

Students learn an American pop art mono print technique using water color markers on a transparent film to multimedia paper.

Presenting Artist: Lee-Jean Lin

Zebra on the Plains

Inspired by the work of Paul Kimotho and other wildlife painters students draw zebras using white pencil on black paper.

Presenting Artist: Jake Tedesco

Fields of Lavender

Students learn an Impressionist inspired landscape painting utilizing multiple brush painting techniques and styles.

Presenting Artist: Jake Tedesco

I would like to thank Penny Richards for handing me the reigns to the Hands on Art blog - Thank you Penny!

Kinetic Illusions

Some photos from today's (final!) Thursday docent training workshop, presented by Gloria Feldman, based on the art of Yaacov Agam:

Reverse Abstract

 Some photos from today's "Reverse Abstract" workshop--painting on vinyl was fun!

Starry SoCal

Photos from today's "alarming" workshop, Starry SoCal.  Remember to visit our Pinterest board for Van Gogh and Starry Night images and adaptations.

Impressionistic Monet

Photos from today's Monet workshop below.  Need more inspiration?  The SBHOA Pinterest board is already filling up with Monets, handy for your needs; or check out the complete works of Monet. 

Docents at work

Docents at work