2013 Summer Classes Announced
We are excited to announce our 2013 summer class schedule. Between three artists (Gabriel Pons, Scarlett Pons, and Leslie Brier) teaching in a wide variety of media, we offer so much more than a conventional art class. In a series of three 1-1.5 hour long sessions we expand outside of “traditional” artwork, focusing on working [...]
“Portal to History” Premiere Event
Friday, February 8th marked the release of the “Portal to History” children’s walking map. The Fredericksburg visitor’s center collaborated with PONSHOP studio to facilitate a 6-week long workshop that engaged 8 local scholarship students in documenting some key historic sites in the city’s downtown and creating a brochure with their findings. The premiere brought together [...]
“Portal to History” Walking Map Release Event Announced
PONSHOP Studio and the Fredericksburg Visitor Center are pleased to announce the release of their collaborative children’s walking map titled, “A Portal to History.” This walking map is the product of an eight-week series of art workshops and historic tours held by PONSHOP Studio including the work of eight scholarship students. The evening will include [...]
Student Work: Make Your Mark, July 2012
As part of our summer workshop serires, PONSHOP Artist Leslie Brier held the “Make your Mark” class during the third week of July. In three 0ne-hour sessions, her student created a number of fun stamps designs as well as a mini stamp book to continue working in. Below are photos from the session. PONSHOP offers [...]
PONSHOP 2012 Fall Class Schedule Announced
It is “Back to School” for the PONSHOP as well. We are excited to announce our Fall Schedule of classes. Our schedule runs from September through December and includes twelve different art workshops ranging from painting and ceramics to photography and jewelry design. To view our class schedule, simply visit our Classes Page and download [...]
Student Work: Adult Stencil and Mixed Media, July 2012
July’s Adult Stencil and Mixed Media workshop boasted three motivated students. In the three 1.5-hour sessions, students worked with collage, acrylic painting and stencil/spray painting. Below are pics from the sessions including the final pieces. For a current PONSHOP Class Schedule, Click Here. Recommend on Facebook Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this [...]
Student Work: Skate to Create, July 2012
July ushered in another “Skate to Create” workshop as part of our Summer Art Camp series. Students designed and painted their own skateboard deck using spray paint and stencils. Congratulations to our students who worked hard and managed to pull off great designs during a 100-degree heatwave. Below are progress pics from the studio as [...]
Student Work: Intro to Street Art, July 2012
“Intro to Street Art” has been one of the most popular workshops this summer. In three 1.5-hour sessions, students were given instruction on how to design and cut their own paper stencils which were then sprayed onto a 24″x24″ masonite board. Congratulations on a job well done! Recommend on Facebook Tweet about it Subscribe to [...]
Student Work: Recycled Robot Workshop, July 2012
Step aside R2D2, there is a new robot in town… or shall we say robots! Instructed by Leslie Brier, students went out of this world when they came up with these awesome designs creating unique robots using a variety of recycled materials. Check out these mechanically inspired works of art in the gallery below. Want [...]
Student Work: Children’s Drawing, June 2012
Starting with simple drawing techniques, these students created works to visually express themselves using pencils, markers and other media. Instructor Gabriel Pons gave the students exercises in Map-making, Gesture Sketching, and light and shadow study. In their last session, students drew complete life sized self-portraits! These children showed incredible patience and ability throughout the workshop. [...]