Flamingo Clay Studio
Clay Glass Metal Stone Gallery
Presents
The Young Stars of Lake Worth Art World
Will Shine This Night
Grand Galaxy Opening Friday, June 9 6-9PM
The Stars of the Lake Worth Galaxy of Young Arts will come out on Friday, June 9 from 6-9 PM at the Clay Glass Metal Stone Gallery, 15 South J Street in Downtown Lake Worth. Although there may not be a Red Carpet arrival, a Grand Gala opening is planned. These are the creative, imaginative, opinionated and lovable children of the Children’s Clay Classes of the Flamingo Clay Studio. Their works and their personalities are not to be missed.
Caia, Chloe, Claire, Hazel, Jeffrey, Jillian, Lorelei, Matteo, Omar and Sophia are all practicing artists ranging in age from 5-9 years. Every one of them knows that, “there is no such thing as a mistake in art,” so they feel free to experiment, discuss, challenge and create. Each one has created an impressive body of work that will be shown for two weeks at the gallery.
Working in clay is a process best learned through gentle manipulation. Forcing clay to do some things it doesn’t want to, will make the clay rebel. The clay behaved well for all of these children. They created self-portraits, animals, a variety of bowls, wind-chimes, beads and sugar paintings. They applied under glazes, clear glazes and regular glazes. They tested textured surfaces with different application effects.
One of the most interesting projects involved a science experiment. The children created several plates each. They coated the plates with a porcelain slip (alkali). They used apple cider vinegar (acid) mixed with iron oxide, copper and cobalt. Using eye-droppers they applied these chemicals to the alkali surface and got some magical results. See for yourself when you visit the children during the exhibit opening.
In deference to the children, the cuisine for the evening of the opening will be milk and cookie-like. Adults may expect a more grown up version of reception food.
The Grand Gala Reception is free and open to the public. This is the first of many times these young artists will show in a gallery. Fifty years from now you will see their works on Antique Road Show, and when they identify the artist, you will say, “I knew her/him when.”
For additional information contact Joyce Brown, Joyce@Flamingoclaystudio.org.
Clay§Glass§Metal§Stone Cooperative Gallery is sponsored by the Flamingo Clay Studio, a non-profit arts organization whose mission is to provide affordable studio and gallery space for three-dimensional artists. The gallery is located at 15 South J Street in downtown Lake Worth. Hours are Sunday thru Thursday, 10AM-6PM. Friday and Saturday, 10AM-10PM. Gallery openings are the first and third Friday of each month from 6-10 PM with many special events in-between. The Flamingo Clay Studio is located at 216 South F Street with open studio and workshop opportunities for those interested in the 3-D Arts and Artists in Clay. Fused Glass and Small Metals.
For information call Joyce Brown-215-205-9441 or Joyce@FlamingoClayStudio.org. Gallery phone: 561-588-8344 Studio phone: 561-284-6807