La Capretta
This month in our CCS studio class we will be making a village from found objects inspired by recycled art. The theme of our class project is “A Village in Preparation…” One of my students was so excited about this project, that he began designing a fort and a map …
Henrique Oliveira is one of many inspirations for our next Studio Art project at CCS. He is a Brazilian artist who reclaims scrap wood from temporary walls in the city of São Paulo. These walls serve as barriers and enclosures for various sites. As the barriers deteriorate with weather and …
2013… I should have a long list of projects, to do’s and goals. I do, but 2013 is feeling like a year when I should step back and enjoy a little more. 2012 was full of challenges that left me with little time to paint or create: a revamped garden …
Last week I corrected my first writing assignment for a group of students– ever. I was pleased to see how most of …
Our first project in Studio Art at CCS 2012 has been a comic book cover design inspired by Wonder Woman #52. We …
How has the artist John Byrne been inspired by Baroque Art? Which artist’s (region, dates and medium) influence can be seen in …
2012 has been a lean year for painting with renewed focus on the garden and Smith Meadows Kitchen. Portraits have been on …
The garden at La Capretta first took shape in 2009 when Lynsi Pasutti came as an apprentice here. The first stages of …
