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Art Education

"Portal to History" Premiere Event

“Portal to History” Premiere Event

By gpons on February 12, 2013

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 [...]

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Posted in 2013, Art Exhibitions, Art Workshops, Children's Drawing, Fredericksburg Virginia, Sketchbooks | Tagged Art Education, Downtown Fredericksburg, Portal to History Walking Map, Student Art

Student Work: Make Your Mark, July 2012

Student Work: Make Your Mark, July 2012

By gpons on August 22, 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 [...]

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Posted in 2012, Art Workshops, Children's Printmaking, Sketchbooks | Tagged Art Classes, Art Education

Student Work: Adult Stencil and Mixed Media, July 2012

Student Work: Adult Stencil and Mixed Media, July 2012

By gpons on August 16, 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 [...]

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Posted in 2012, Adult Mixed Media Workshop, Art Workshops, mixed media, Painting, Stencils | Tagged acrylic, Art Classes, Art Education, collage, PONSHOP Classes, Spray Paint

Student Work: Children's Drawing, June 2012

Student Work: Children’s Drawing, June 2012

By gpons on July 5, 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.  [...]

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Posted in 2012, Art Workshops, Children's Drawing | Tagged art, Art Classes, Art Education, Downtown Fredericksburg, drawing, fun, PONSHOP, PONSHOP Classes, Student Art, workshops

Student Work: Adult Stencil & Mixed Media, June 2012

Student Work: Adult Stencil & Mixed Media, June 2012

By gpons on June 28, 2012

Our students from June’s Adult Stencil & Mixed Media have completed their masterpieces. Check out what can be done by creatively combining original stencils, spray paint and the art of collage. Feeling inspired? View our class schedule to find out more. Recommend on Facebook Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post

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Posted in 2012, Adult Mixed Media Workshop, Art Workshops, Stencils | Tagged art, Art Classes, Art Education, collage, Downtown Fredericksburg, drawing, fun, mixed media, PONSHOP, PONSHOP Classes, Student Art, workshops

Student Work: Children's Clay, June 2012

Student Work: Children’s Clay, June 2012

By gpons on June 28, 2012

Learn the art of hand-building in our Children’s Clay Classes. After only a few sessions with Scarlett Pons, these children were able to create their very own ceramic pieces and finish them with an under-glaze. Check out our class schedule and sign up now to reserve your seat! Recommend on Facebook Tweet about it Subscribe [...]

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Posted in 2012, Art Workshops, Ceramics, Children's Clay | Tagged art, Art Classes, Art Education, Ceramics, Downtown Fredericksburg, fun, Student Art

Student Work: Couples Clay and Private Classes

Student Work: Couples Clay and Private Classes

By gpons on March 22, 2012

Here at the PONSHOP we offer innovative ways to bring creativity into your lives. In February, we brought love and creation together in our new couples clay workshop. After just three hours and a lot of footsie, these couples made their very own kissing bowls! We are also happy to work with you to bring [...]

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Posted in Art Workshops, Uncategorized | Tagged Art Classes, Art Education, Ceramics, clay, fun, PONSHOP Classes, PONSHOP Workshops

Mixing the Media Class February 2012

Mixing the Media Class February 2012

By admin on March 12, 2012

February 2012 kicked off another fun session of Mixing the Media. In three 1.5 hour sessions students explored collage and acrylic painting to create their own mixed media scenes on canvas. Below are some pics of the student work. Congrats guys! For more information about PONSHOP classes click here.   Recommend on Facebook Tweet about it [...]

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Posted in Art Workshops, Mixing The Media Workshop | Tagged Art Classes, Art Education, fun, mixed media, PONSHOP Workshops, Student Art, Teenager Artwork, workshops

PONSHOP Tutorials: Working With Wheat Paste

PONSHOP Tutorials: Working With Wheat Paste

By gpons on February 27, 2012

As response to the questions brought up in our “Intro to Street Art”, “Mixing the Media” and “Adult Mixed Media” classes – we’ve put together this two-part tutorial on how to make and apply wheat paste when doing paper posters and collage: Part 1:  Wheat Paste recipe and cooking 1 part flour to 4 parts [...]

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Posted in Art Demonstrations, mixed media, Mixing The Media Workshop, YouTube Video | Tagged Art Classes, Art Education, Art Studio, fun, PONSHOP, PONSHOP Classes, PONSHOP Workshops, workshops

Student Show Part 2

Student Show Part 2

By gpons on February 7, 2012

Here is a selection of the student work from our Second Annual Student Art Show. Thanks once again to all the students who have participated. PONSHOP offers classes in painting, mixed media, skateboard graphics, ceramics, as well as, photography and jewelry design. Click here for a current class schedule. Recommend on Facebook Tweet about it [...]

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Posted in PONSHOP Student Exhibitions | Tagged Art Classes, Art Education, ceramic classes, mixed media, PONSHOP Classes, Skate to Create Class, Student Art

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