There is no secret ingredient. It's just you.
- Po, the Dragon Warrior in Kungfu Panda

 Art Class Landscapes


Happy 4th of July
Happy 4th everyone! Hope you are enjoying the fireworks, barbecue and staying cool!
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  Arts of India
Following "Arts of India" column's Introductory Article in the local Indian monthly newspaper called Valley India Times last month, this time I take you to the world of Warli. Here's is July's article: Arts of India - Warli. If you would like to support this column, please send me your inputs, feedback, suggestions, complains, comments, anything that will help make it better and more informative. Thank you!
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  Art Class
I mention giraffes and my art class comes alive. Ola Helland is right! There is just something about these animals that helps renew smiles and enthusiasm. We have had a lot of fun creating giraffes for the One Million Giraffes and here are some of them:

Art Class Giraffes

And then we also create landscapes. :) See the landscapes on the top of this newsletter. We really enjoy all the vibrant colors, they make us happy.

Our art classes are fun more than anything else. The emphasis is on expression of emotions, opinions, feelings and using colors to do that. So, if you have children or know any children (with and without disabilities) who would enjoy a laid back, fun-filled art class, please send them this way. The classes I'm teaching are:

What: Basic Art Classes for children, 6 years and older
When: Saturdays, 1pm to 3pm
Where: Arizona Arts Collective, 138 W Main St, Mesa, AZ
(Map)
How much: $10, goes towards supplies, electricity and rent.
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  Herberger Theater's "The Sacred and the Living"
Herberger Theater Center's "The Sacred and the Living" exhibit opened May 7th. It runs till July 28th, so you have until the end of the month to check it out.

What: Herberger Theater Center's "The Sacred and the Living" Reception
When: May 7th to July 28th 2010
Where:
University Club Phoenix, 39 E Monte Vista, Phoenix
Website: http://www.herbergertheater.org/art_gallery


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