Children Ages 9-12

Jun 14, 2010 - Jun 18, 2010
Angus Graham

Kooky Creatures
Bring creatures to life through clay sculptures and mixed-media environments. Through games, we invent new movements and body forms. Students learn about scale, part-to-whole relationships and armatures. We sculpt parts and make realistic representations from clay. Then we design homes with mixed-media and found materials. The final creatures are representations of ourselves and our dreams. ...more


Jun 21, 2010 - Jun 25, 2010
Kit Bardwell

Art Exploration for Artists with Special Needs
Clay, watercolor, chalk pastel and fiber art. So much art and so many media to explore! Artists of all abilities develop critical thinking skills, take risks and experience success as we learn the possibilities as well as the limitations of each material. Each day we make new artworks. Presented in partnership with Challenge Aspen. http://www.challengeaspen.org/ ...more


Jun 28, 2010 - Jul 02, 2010
Robert Possehl

First Editions: interactive digital books
Did you know a book can also be a work of art? Create a one-of-a-kind artist book filled with digital photographs, personal imagery, pop-ups and pull-ups. Learn to make several book structures, develop a book concept, create symbols and design handmade paper covers. Then, using MacBooks, edit photos, write text and develop a highly-interactive book design. Our books are unlike any you have ever seen! Presented in partnership with Youth Entity. http://www.youthentity.org/ ...more


Jun 28, 2010 - Jul 02, 2010
Sarabeth Berk

A Fiddily, Diddily Float
Fellow floaters follow the fun! Help design the silliest, diddliest float for Aspen's Old Fashioned 4th of July Parade. We develop a concept, and then decorate the official Anderson Ranch parade truck. It's going to be a wildly creative ride! Students and their siblings are invited to ride on the float in the official parade on Sunday, July 4. This workshop is held at the Snowmass Chapel community room. Parade attendance is optional, but encouraged! Presented in partnership with the Snowmass Chapel. http://www.snowmasschapel.org/ ...more


Jul 12, 2010 - Jul 16, 2010
Joseph Stuckelman

Build a Better Mousetrap
Build a better mousetrap by building a mousetrap powered machine! Design and create your own vehicle propelled by the common spring and lever mechanism. We study simple machines and learn how to use basic shop tools safely and efficiently. With trial and error, we solve basic engineering challenges to create powered cars from bottle caps, plastic, aluminum, rubber bands and wood scraps. Mousetrap car races put our creations to the test! ...more


Jul 12, 2010 - Jul 14, 2010
Dylan Balderson
Jared Davis

Playing with Fire: intro to glass blowing
Spiro Lyon Glass, North Rim Glass Studio and Anderson Ranch partner in this three-day intensive introduction to the basic skills of shaping and sculpting hot glass. We work in cooperative teams with individualized assistance, supporting a safe environment. The workshop is held offsite at the Spiro Lyon Glass Studio (halfway between Basalt and Carbondale); and students must provide their own transportation to the studio. Presented in partnership with Spiro Lyon Glass http://www.spirolyonglass.com/ ...more


Jul 19, 2010 - Jul 23, 2010
Nikki Pike

Trans-food-mation
Imagine baked bread animals and pumpkin helmets, potato stamps and fruit loop jewels. Food is art! We study images of artists who have used hot dogs to create a map of the United States or chocolate to make iconic life-size sculptures. We delve into our current understanding of food, how we use it and what it is, and then use food artistically to create sculptures and wearable art. Some art we make is edible and long-lasting while other art is about process and experimentation. ...more


Aug 02, 2010 - Aug 06, 2010
Katherine Stark

Chic Batik
Experience the magic of batik, a southeast Asian form of fabric design. We bring this centuries-old art form into the 21st century with colorful designs, bold images and intricate patterns, exploring a variety of batik methods such as monoprinting and stenciling. We work with the waxes and inks traditionally used in Indonesian batik. Fabric for dying will be provided, but you may also bring plain, light-colored cotton clothing to print. Hang your one-of-a-kind batik art on your wall, sew it into pillows or wear it as a shawl! ...more


Aug 02, 2010 - Aug 06, 2010
Evelyn Siegel

Cooking with Clay
Clay is a beautiful and functional media, and what is better than creating your own pots, dishes, utensils and trivets for a special family recipe? Students make at least one special baking dish, salad bowl or other serving piece for a favorite family dish. We also make clay tiles on which the clayware can sit or protect warm dishes. We learn handbuilding techniques and ways to add designs by stamping and adding details. At the end of the week, we have collective feast to enjoy our new pottery. ...more


Aug 09, 2010 - Aug 13, 2010
Wendy Ellsworth

Beadweaving: the gourd stitch
Join the rich tradition of Native American beadwork. Practice one of the most versatile bead weaving stitches: the gourd stitch, also known as the peyote stitch. The flat form of the stitch becomes a wearable necklace or bracelet while the sculptural form becomes a tube-shaped pen cover. Learn both forms of this beautiful beaded design by working with glass seed beads in vibrant colors. ...more

 


Children Ages 9-12 at Anderson Ranch

The childrens’ program prepares children for the future by sparking their imaginations and enhancing their inherent creativity through the making of visual art.

In each workshop, children explore meaningful ideas and processes that lead toward authentic work in a variety of media. Class size is limited, offering each child plenty of individual attention. The children’s classes are offered in the Evelyn and Martin Siegel Children’s Workshop Building, a 1,500-square-foot facility with a porch and courtyard area where students can work.


Children Ages 9-12 Facilities

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