The Art Room with Sherri Hiller Artist / Teacher

First Art Room session for 2013:

SCULPTURE EXPLORATION

Using various materials and your creativity!

January 22 - February 14, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays

Students ages 7 - 14

3:15 pm - 5:15 pm Class time (drop off at 3:00)

Cost of class: $240

You can register in person or by phone with Artists' Mediums: 

(800) 255-1290 or (802) 879-1236

 

After School Program Purpose:

 ·The programs will provide young artist with the tools to explore, imagine, create, and experience self-discovery in a supportive, nonjudgmental art studio environment.

About Sherrie Hiller the teacher and artist:

Working with art and mixing the experience with children is a passion. I started teaching after school art classes at The Art Studio at Sanford Barn in Hamden, Connecticut in 1999 in addition Alice Peck Elementary School, (Hamden Public School District) in 2003. I taught workshops for Minds and Motion the Connecticut Association for the talented and gifted. In 2003, which I conceived and implemented Kindergarten and First grade art workshops. Moving to Vermont in 2006 I taught mixed medium art classes and jewelry making at Edmunds Elementary and Middle Schools in Burlington.

Before and during the time I was involved with instructing art classes I served as Visual Artist and Production Coordinator for the International Arts and Ideas Festival in New Haven, Connecticut. I worked on neighborhood projects and art in public places.

In June of 1999 I was appointed a position on the Hamden Arts Commission. I was the chair for the Family’s Saturday Afternoon Series. This committee planned ongoing enrichment and entertainment programs. I was on many committees to promote the arts and educate the community.

Testimonials:

September 10, 2012

“When I went to Sherrie’s art camp, I thought it was fun and I think she has a lot of character!”

-- Willa Harrington, age 13

It was our good fortune to have our daughter enrolled in art classes with Sherrie Hiller. Sherrie is a dedicated art educator who finds innovative ways to support learning through the arts. Sherrie embraces the thriving Burlington arts community, and this enthusiasm naturally spills over into her teaching. Her classes are safe, nurturing; a place where artistic ability blooms through careful tending and encouragement of the creative spirit.

I was impressed with Sherrie’s creative use -- and offerings for her students -- of recycled and natural materials to draw, paint, sculpt, and create books and portraits.

Our daughter responded positively to Sherrie due to her patience, her ease with working with her, her love of art, and her sense of humor. Sherrie thoughtfully guided our daughter while simultaneously encouraging her to develop and grow her own skills and talents.

A talented teacher of the arts, Sherrie’s commitment, dedication and support of art education programs also make her an inspired addition to any arts organization.

Ann Harrington, M.Ed.

Special Educator

Old Clothes or Smock are strongly recommended

Only registered students can attend the class

No electronic devices

Cell phones must be turned off and out of sight during class instruction

Please no snacks, (unless needed for health reasons) Water bottles are welcome

Colorful New Arrivals!

We just received a shipment from a brand new (for us) vendor called Milan! They make everything from color changing markers to vivid watercolor pencils and metal pencil cases. Reasonably priced, quality made, and uniquely designed...we're pretty excited!

Many of these items would make awesome Easter basket stuffers. Come check it out!

Paper can work miracles...

Never underestimate the value of Simple Paper Silhouettes!

We have several interesting items for Halloween!

Glow in the Dark Paints and CLAYS, Face paints, Clay, Paper, and Matboard in all colors, so you can make the perfect costume, card, treat, or decoration for this Autumns Festivities.

Davis Studio, Burlington VT

Davis Studio has some excellent classes going on year round. 
Everything from kiln-fired-glass to felting to painting, printing on fabric, etc.
http://davisstudiovt.blogspot.com/

"I have heard from a parent who had wonderful praise for Davis Studio.
Her child took some classes there, and she said they were amazing
about making sure to bring out HER child's creativity,
rather than trying to fit her into a mold."- Chelsea , manager Artists Mediums Inc.

NEW Soy Crayon Rocks

An innovative coloring tool designed to help teach the proper gripping technique, these rock-shaped crayons are ideal for small hands. They are naturally colored with mineral pigments and are made with natural waxes including kosher soy wax. The creamy, smooth colors are great for blending and shading. This 9-color set includes black, brown, green, blue, purple, red, orange, pink and yellow crayons.Free of chemical dyes and other additives. Recommended for ages 3 and up.

24 HOUR COMICS DAY

24 HOUR COMICS DAY(2010 EVENT)

Saturday October 2nd, 9:00 a.m. through Sunday OCTOBER 3rd - 9:00 a.m.Join an international cartoon drawing event! The Challenge: to draw 24 pages of Comics in 24 hours! Please pre-register if you are interested in participating, or stop by and visit the artists anytime during this 24 hour long event! http://www.24hourcomicsday.com/

If you like the POSTER art, and want to support the Williston Community Food Shelf, we're raffling off the original hand-painted poster at $3 per ticket.

Snow sculpting

January thaw offers the rare opportunity to create something of interest in your nieghborhood to keep the winter blues away.

This is in progress, because I would still like to color it, (which I do with a spray bottle and food coloring!) but here is my latest project. (I hope you can tell that it's a cat about to pounce)

Show us what you've made!
Chelsea Lindner, manager, Artists Mediums Inc.

Call to Artists! Childhood art

Our In Store Art show during May, June and July will be dedicated to Childhood. Bring us your Children's ART, portraits of children, or even your own impressions of childhood. Any age, any Media. call 1-800-255-1290, or look in our earlier blog listing under "Bring us your ART!" for more information.