When a Man Loves a Woman – Jody Watley For the last several weeks I’ve been teaching an after school aspiring artists class for sophomores and juniors in high school. Several of the students expect defined structure with each lesson, … Continue reading
Steven’s summer schedule of classes has finally been released and registration info can be found in catalogs for the Brookline Arts Center and Brookline Adult & Community Education, or online. Steven’s already begun planning and collaborating for some exciting classes … Continue reading
I’m pleased that my classes at the Brookline Art Center have been extended for the spring! I’m also teaching a Saturday ceramic class for ages 10-12. I can’t thank students and parents enough for the huge success winter term has … Continue reading
Mr. W. — I used to think you knew everything, but you don’t know the meaning of giving up.
5th Grader
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Be the change you want to see in the world. – Gandhi |
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| “untitled”, 3’x4′, acrylic on canvas, 2012 – artist collaboration |
I’ve posted some recent student collaborative work and projects on my Facebook page, SWart Studio Boston – check it out!
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| Wonder Woman #9, 1944 |
Don’t forget to spread the word about the classes I’ll be teaching in the fall at the New Art Center, outside Boston. I’ll be at the NAC open house, Sunday, September 9, from 1-4pm to promote this exciting semester!
I’m also on Facebook – check it out!
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| A letter slipped to me by a group of students the last day of class. |
I’m working as both teacher and co teen program coordinator, but that’s not to say I stepped away from the elementary age students. Today I hosted a guest speaking event with Wonder Woman who spoke on being a real-life hero. My friend, Maggie, rocked as the Amazon Princess.
Here she is signing autographs for a group of 1st graders and preparing for a short video interview.
Really Saying Something, Bananarama, 1982
I was a last minute addition to the summer faculty of the New Art Center and I couldn’t be more thrilled! This video inspired my latest project for my students and they have been hard a work at reinventing the video for a slightly more modern audience, but without loosing any of the camp feel. I have two classes that have reinterpreted the song by creating story boards, props, and choreography. I can’t wait to post the final edits of the videos!
Bop bop soo-be-do-wa!
Oh! And we’re also working on expressive self portraits and preparing a special week long summer show —
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