Week 6

It was a very quiet day for the Open Studio at the Art Experience. At first, the only artist who seemed to show up for the day was Renard. He quietly set up his spot and started to work diligently on his art.

But, later, at about 1, the atmosphere slowly started to change. Other individuals starting appearing the center and the studio because a slight hum as people started to work on their projects. Soon Beethoven was being heard in the background and slight chatter started to arouse as people began talking with one another and sharing their creations.

I also had the opportunity to experience sending out PR materials for future workshops. These workshops enable participants to gain an experience through art and creativity. They allow for beginners and experience alike to come and learn new techniques and meet new people.

The activities focus on creating an environment where opportunities of developing critical thinking and problem solving. It also creates a sense of craftsmanship while allowing the individual to think creatively. Lastly, these workshops allow for team-building skills and respecting and appreciating other individuals and their viewpoints.

Participating in art related activities is important because it produces a dynamic environment where people have the ability to imagine what might be and then expressing this through images.

Image making allows people to talk when they do have the ability to express what they want/cannot through words. It envelops ease in explaining their emotions through a creative process.

I find this important due to the fact that it motivates a positive energy that engages individuals in learning and stimulating memory that facilitates and understanding though communication that helps create new and future relationships.