Independence Art Studios, Houston, Texas | ArtLab Summer Art Camp for Kids

ArtLab 2012 Creative Summer Camp

Stephen — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:20:42 +0000

A one-of-a-kind adventure into creative fun and individual expression led by the guy who paints himself blue and that crazy red-headed lady.

Last year was an amazing experience for kids, counselors and teachers alike. Grant said it was “better than chocolate camp!” which we took to be quite a compliment. Check out a whole bunch of photos here.

ArtLab 2012 will be Monday, June 4 through Friday, June 22
at Independence Art Studios, 419 Janisch Road 77018 (map here)

Camp runs from 9 a.m.−2 p.m. with extended day available until 5 p.m. Program fee: $300 per week. Extended day: $100/week. Supplies $50/child. (Sorry, no daily rates available.)

Created for kids ages 8−13. Since we customize the experience to match and expand each child’s abilities, interests and experience, we can accept no more than 30 campers who will be divided up into three groups.

The program is led by Mitch Pengra, a nationally-recognized art teacher at The Parish School, and Thedra Cullar-Ledford, a widely-exhibited artist, college art teacher, and co-owner of Independence Art Studios.

To register, please complete this registration form and follow the instructions at the bottom for payment.

If you have questions, you can e-mail Mitch or call Thedra at 646-269-4132.

We can’t wait to see you!

Studio Visits

Stephen — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 13:12:52 +0000

A warm welcome to the Looking at Art groups who return for a couple of visits to Thedra’s show at New Gallery this week, as well as Catherine Anspon and The Orange Show coming to visit Independence Art Studios on a tour of the art action in our very cool neighborhood.

Thedra’s show at New Gallery Houston opens January 14

Stephen — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 23:41:03 +0000

Thedra Cullar-Ledford’s “Living Dolls” at Thom Andriola’s New Gallery.
Opening on Saturday, January 14th from 6 – 8 p.m.
Gallery open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 to 5
Exhibit closes February 11, 2012

www.newgalleryhouston.com
2627 Colquitt, Houston, TX 77098
713-520-7053

Thedra finally has a real portfolio site

Stephen — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 23:30:40 +0000

It has taken us five years to do it, but we’ve finally put all of Thedra’s work onto a single portfolio site.

Check it out at www.thedra-art.com.

Thedra’s Fifty Dolls book availble for preorder

Stephen — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 16:29:35 +0000

Order a copy of Thedra’s Fifty Dolls book now.

A handsome, 13″ x 11″ hard-cover collection of all fifty doll paintings from this two-year long effort. Books are $200 each, including tax and shipping. Order by December 1 to ensure delivery before Christmas.

Make checks payable to Thedra Cullar-Ledford

419 Janisch Road

Houston, TX 77018

Jon’s new spiral sculpture

Stephen — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 14:29:19 +0000

Here are some progress photos for Jon Clark’s sculpture to be installed here at Independence Art Studios.

ArtLab photos

Stephen — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 14:14:03 +0000

All rented out, but come by anyway!

Stephen — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 14:10:06 +0000

Though we do not have any studios available at the moment, we still want to grow the community of artists and friends connected to Independence Art Studios.

We have a waiting list for studios (email info@independenceartstudios.com to be added)
We do plan on building more studios (know anybody with unwanted shipping containers?)
Sign up for life drawing classes that we’ll be starting this fall (details TBA)
Sign your kids up for the summer ArtLab camp
Stop by for Vodka Fridays (or “cherry limeade” Friday, if that’s more your speed.) They happen about once a month — next one is September 23)
We are very welcoming to artists, kids, dogs, chickens, potlucks, firepits — even collectors! Just drop by and visit.

Call Thedra if you have questions or just want to visit at 646-269-4132.

Milo

Stephen — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 02:27:11 +0000

This is Milo, our big, friendly family dog. He excels at putting up with people coming and going all day long, has a fierce bark if he doesn’t like someone, and is just an all-around great guy to have around.

“ArtLab is better than chocolate camp!”

Stephen — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 02:22:31 +0000

Grant was right about that one. What a great, rocking three weeks of art, fun and awesomeness. We’re too worn out to write much about it yet, but here are a few photos from just one day. More to come soon!

Thanks to all of the great young artists who made this first year of ArtLab a blast.

Thedra and Mitch