Giants of the Earth: California Sequoias Presented by Lee-Jean Lin

This month Lee-Jean Lin introduced us to John Muir, a very important conservationist born in April 1838, who is considered the 'father' of our National Parks.  During a new industrial age John Muir was an outspoken champion for the natural world.

During this workshop Lee-Jean explained point-of-view and perspective which can be clearly seen to have an important role in the composition of the finished artwork.  The Sequoias were then brought to life with watercolor and acrylic paint.

Brunch was creatively presented among a forest of Sequoias by Madison, St James and RUHS.

The vendor was Karen Miller Johnson who displayed her nature inspired artwork.

 

 

South Bay Hands on Art Fundraiser: Uncork Your Creativity

The 2015-2016 South Bay Hands on Art fundraiser took place on Saturday February 27.  Thank you to the program chairs, Erika and Gina and all the SBHOA committee who all worked tirelessly to make this a fun evening.  And also a huge thank you to the very generous donations from local artists who helped to make the event a success.

Each year we have one main chance to fundraise for Hands on Art.  All the monies raised goes towards keeping project costs down which is essential for schools that receive minimal PTA funding.  It also supports 'Reaching Out' which takes art into schools in the Compton and Inglewood areas where they have no PTA support at all.  Without Hands on Art these schools would have no scheduled art lessons on the syllabus. 

Gina, Erika and all the SBHOA committee would like to thank everyone who supports and donates to this program.

South Bay Hands on Art Appreciation Brunch - 2015

The appreciation brunch is the time of year that we get to see all board members, 350 docents, school Principals, PTA Presidents and other sponsors all in one room together.  

We get to see everyone one involved over the previous twelve months and show our appreciation.  We also get to welcome those stepping into new positions. 

This year we thank Alicia Rubio and Sue-Anne Silkes for their two year service as Program Chairs and welcome Erika Snow-Robinson and Gina Clancy who will take control for the 2015-17 term.

The highlight of the morning is always the reveal of the new projects.  Scroll through the pictures below to see the big reveal…

Thank you Sue-Anne & Alicia!

Welcome Gina & Erika

Wishing you all a safe and happy summer.

See you in the new school year!

Tribal Portraits Presented by Marianne Coble

Marianne Coble introduced us to the Surma tribe of the Great Rift Valley in Africa who paint their faces daily using plants, flowers, grasses, nuts and berries.  Who wouldn't be inspired by these beautiful faces?

Docents used acrylic paint, pastels, crayons and charcoal to create a unique portrait on black paper.

Brunch was beautifully presented by Parras, on Thursday and St. James and Redondo Union on Friday.

Shannon Flaherty shared a wonderful collection of Usborne Books.  You can see more books in detail on Shannon's page by clicking HERE.

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!'