ART Workshop Classes | Open to Grades 6th - 8th

• Grades 6th -8th
• Open to ALL Skill Levels
• 15 Kids per Workshop Class
• 2 HR Classes - Tuesdays (dates below)
• 6 Classes in TOTAL
• Class curriculum subject to changes.

This is not your ordinary middle school ART program. The emphasis on these classes is EXPLORATION and BELIEVING there is no wrong in what they create! Kids are encouraged to explore new materials and techniques in a mini-introduction and then are set free to create. The Studio at Bridgeport is a 6 week program open to grades 6th - 8th. The program will be led by two local artists. Lori Bloom, a seasoned art teacher and local Fairfield based artist. Joining her is Camille Enkeboll, a local artist and creator known for her Pop Art Pieces. Let your child explore their creativity under their mindful guidance!

Age:

• Open to Grades 6th - 8th

Admission:

• Free

Address:

• Studio 33 @ Nest Arts Factory

Dates:

• September 15th, 22nd, 29th
• October 6th, 13th, 20th

Week 1: Primary/Secondary Color Mixing | Sept 15th

• `Focus – Color Mixing
• Artist Inspiration e - Franz Marc
• Materials- watercolors and oil pastels

Week 2: Still Life Flowers | September 22nd

• Focus - Still Life
• Artist Inspiration - Henri Matisse
• Materials to be Explored - Markers & Permanent Markers

Week 3: Abstract Printmaking | Sept 29th

• Focus - Printmaking Process
• Artist Inspiration - Pablo Picasso
• Materials to be Explored - Styrofoam & Marker Print

Week 4: Mixed Media Collage | October 6th (If needed, Continuation of Printmaking)

• Focus - Collage & Discovering Transparent & Opaque
• Inspiration - Colors, Overlapping, Abstract, Shapes
• Materials to be Explored - Tissue Paper

Week 5 - Pop Art | October 13th

• Focus - Patterns & Color Palette
• Inspiration - Andy Warhol
• Materials to be Explored – Acrylic Paints and Permanent Markers

Week 6 : Open Studio | October 20th (If needed, Continuation of Pop Art )

• Open Studio gives students time to explore materials we worked with in prior sessions on their own.

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With a particular passion for portraits and always striving to inspire happiness with positive vibes, Camille Enkeboll (social media’s “Happy Art Chick”) is a celebrated renowned professional fine artist with over 30 years of experience specializing in unique mixed-media paintings on canvas. Her exciting “Pop Art” typically features bright colors and bold patterns. Camille is also the proud owner of and sole designer for Cool Chick Leggings. Camille’s mission is to Connect-Inspire-Create. She hopes to foster deep connections with others, so they feel seen, heard, and celebrated for being themselves.

Since growing up in a dysfunctional home and experiencing a difficult childhood, Camille has been on the hero’s journey and always aspires to become her best self. She wants to share in the lessons of gratitude, kindness, and positivity to encourage confidence in others to know that they have the power to create the life of their dreams.

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Lori Bloom is a local working artist and art educator. Her passion for working with children brought her to the Bridgeport Public Schools, where she taught both general education and art education. In 2021 she left public to follow a dream to open a studio space. Lori rented a space at the Nest Arts Factory and began the journey of teaching in studio 33.

Lori's mission is to reach as many people as possible and give them a safe place to create and explore new materials without any judgment.

Lori has a BFA from Purchase College, and a Master’s Degree in both general education and art education from Sacred Heart University. In her early years she worked as a mural artist. Her murals can be found in homes and offices in the tri-state area. Currently she can be found in her studio creating mixed media pieces, paper flowers and teaching classes. She can be found on social media at Bloomingcolorsart.com or @bloomingcolorsart.

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Since 2015, The RiseUP Group, Inc. has been painting murals and creating public art throughout Connecticut. As RiseUP's pipeline of projects grew in 2021, we quickly realized we needed a creative space to call our own. Throughout 2021we were borrowing studio space, had no central location for our tools and supplies, and our artists wanted to begin hosting their own workshops and exhibitions.

We began looking for a space in Hartford, CT and the birth of The Studio CT happened at the historic Dirt Salon on April 1, 2022 in the Parkville neighborhood with artists Michael Rice and Julie Bergeron. Since opening our Hartford location, we soon found ourselves partnering up with artists Lori Bloom and Camille Enkeboll to launch The Studio at the NEST in Bridgeport, CT.

The Studio CT is currently operating thanks to grants. Grants and donations help to keep ours workshops, memberships, and exhibition space low to no costs for artists.

Host or Publisher RiseUP for Arts