Cre8 Art School

The students did such a great job creating ticket booths for their "Day at the Fair" series. LOVE each one!

Fall classes are in full swing and we are all having a great time! We are also back in the studio working on some clay pieces for our "Fur, Feathers, and Fins" series. So fun!

Stop three: The Sawdust Festival and the Pageant of the Masters in Laguna Beach. The Sawdust Festival is always a great time with yummy food, fun music, and of course, lots of art! The Pageant is a must see if you haven’t gone. This year’s theme is ART COLONY: IN THE COMPANY OF ARTISTS and they are celebrating their 90th anniversary! You will have the best time at both!

https://www.foapom.com

Stop two: The San Diego Museum of Art in Balboa Park is featuring a major exhibit of the works of painter Georgia O’Keeffe and sculptor Henry Moore — two artists whose works have never before been presented alongside each other. A must see!
https://www.sdmart.org/exhibition/okeeffe-and-moore/

One more note on Mingei. You MUST EAT at ARTIFACT if you make a visit to the museum. They were just recognized as a "new discovery" by Michelin. Like the museum itself, the culinary offerings are proudly eclectic and international, ranging from carefully pleated rock shrimp gyoza with a yuzu-flavored dashi, to lamb kibbeh with quinoa tabbouleh. Plant-based options, like Thai green curry with sweet potato and crispy noodles, are clearly no afterthought, and desserts like cardamom tapioca with saffron granita hold their own. As if to drive home the kitchen’s far-ranging sensibilities, an exclusive dinner series highlights a different global cuisine every month.

https://mingei.org/visit/artifact

What a great weekend celebrating creativity! First stop: Mingei International Museum featuring a very impactful exhibit tallying the number of people displaced from their home - 25 MILLION STITCHES - ONE STITCH/ONE REFUGEE.

https://mingei.org

Happy summer! Camps in Escondido have been so much fun! The students have been so creative and the YMCA staff have been an incredible help! Here's just a few mixed media toucans! Thank you Cre8 teachers for making it a great summer for the students!

More foodie cuteness! Working on a sample for a cheeseburger and fries! The kids are going to love this one!

Shrinking fun going on back at the studio! The students created colorful fruit themed Shrinky D***s in their Foodie Fun session and now they have become tiny key chains. Adorable!

In Japan, artist Gaku creates elaborate food carvings using fruit and vegetables as his canvas. These decorative garnishes are used to exemplify the four seasons. It is thought that the artful produce not only improves the appearance of the cuisine, but aids in improving flavor. A fun fact - Gaku snacks on his creations once they are finished.

Working on more beachy/sea themed clay projects! The kids are going to have so much fun making these! Can't wait!

So excited! We just finished setting up our banner for the smART Festival tomorrow, April 15th. It will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The California Center for the Arts, Escondido in the large Concert Hall. Definitely pop in and see all the incredible artwork and performances!