Third Thursdays @ Color Wheel 508
We’ve started something new at the Color Wheel 508 Studio we are calling “Third Thursdays” and after our inaugural meeting last month we’re really excited! Third Thursdays are a chance for us to connect with all of the talented High School artists in the community and offer them some creative fun. We began Third Thursdays this February with a DRAW IN and Portfolio Review. It was a chance for us to hang out and do some free-form drawing as well as to check out the work...
Read MoreCalling all High School Artists!
High School Portfolio Night and Draw-In @ Color Wheel 508 Studio Calling all High School Students with an Interest in Art For a Large-Scale, Collaborative Drawing and Review of Art Work @ Color Wheel 508 Studio 508 East Howard Avenue Decatur, GA 30030 On Thursday, February 19th from 6:00-8:00 Because an Art Portfolio will Greatly Enhance ANY College Application …and Drawing together is FUN! Are you a High School student interested in art? Bring a friend and come hang out...
Read MoreMad About Mannequins
You’ve all seen them… those wee little wooden mannequins that we associate with art and artists. We have a special love for them here at the 508 Studio. And we’re not alone! These figures have been sitting on the shelves of our front gallery in various mannequin poses enjoying their quiet little lives. Until just the other day our artists gave them some new life! That’s right. Our creative artists decided the mannequins would be much happier...
Read MoreFor the Love of Four-Square
Have you seen it? Drive by any afternoon. The fixation on Four Square at Color Wheel’s 508 Studio rivals that of any major sport. Each and every day they line up to play after finishing their art class… The list of rules, tricks and variations with their quirky little names is innumerable. Yet, somehow they manage to keep up with it all. And are totally self-regulating to boot! There is a very diplomatic system in place for a rotating referee. Works for us! We love seeing...
Read MoreKnit Wits!
We have so many fantastic artists at the studio, from the staff to the students. Case in point: The Textiles Talents that that have taken Color Wheel by storm! Kari Culberson, founder of Kari Fisher Designs, is a multi-talented Textiles instructor at the 508 Studio with many tricks up her sleeve. In her own shop, Kari hand-prints linen textiles with blocks she carves herself. The results are stunning, as you can see here: Photo courtesy of: Kari Fisher Designs Recently, Kari invited the...
Read MoreStudent Clothesline Art Show
This Friday the Decatur Arts Alliance will host their Student Clothesline Art Show at Color Wheel! All artists from Kindergarten through 12th grade are invited to participate. And everyone is invited to view the work, enjoy snacks and music as well in our beautiful new location at 508 East Howard Avenue! This will be a great community event to kick off a beautiful Autumn weekend and we can’t wait to see you all there! Student Clothesline Art Show • Oct....
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"A Community Art Studio for Decatur Families" 