I have always believed that drawing is about much more than creating a finished picture. It is a way of slowing down, looking carefully, and becoming more aware of the people, places, and ordinary objects that make up our lives. This philosophy is an important part of how I approach drawing and art instruction at Art Studio 760. At Art Studio 760, we believe drawing is not simply a talent that someone either has or does not have. Drawing is a learnable skill that develops through observation,...

Summer can be a wonderful time for creativity, but it can also be a season when routines change quickly. School gets out. Vacations begin. Camp schedules shift. Family plans move from week to week. During all of that movement, it can be easy for artmaking to disappear into the background. One simple way to keep creativity close is to take an art break. An art break does not need to be long, formal, or complicated. It can be a few quiet minutes with a sketchbook under a shady tree, a quick...

An Art Studio Play Date is a fun and creative way for children to spend time with a friend while making art. Whether families are planning around after-school time, half days, School Break Days, or summer schedules, the studio gives friends a creative place to meet, make art, and enjoy time together. Some of our Art Studio 760 families have already come up with a wonderful idea: coordinating art class with another family and turning it into an Art Studio Play Date. The idea is simple. Two...