Posted on 11 January 2010 by Andrai
Children come in all colors, and so do our cotton dolls. Every year on Martin Luther King day we hold a very special event in our studio. Kids can choose a 7” stuffed doll body and create a character (person or animal) complete with face, fingernails, and clothes that you have designed.
This project is best for Ages 8 and up (younger with adult help) and costs $18 per doll. If you plan to attend with more than 2 children, please call in advance to reserve a place. more info
Posted on 11 January 2010 by Andrai
Hearts for Little Hands at Artbeat
Little hands (ages 2 – 4) will fashion their own crafts to celebrate Valentines Day, starting this week. Join us in this fun exploration of art materials, and take home something special each week to give or keep as a treasure. One hour session includes craft time and snack.
ARLINGTON Tuesdays 9:30 – 10:30
Posted on 06 December 2009 by Andrai
Handmade for the Holidays.
You don’t need to be Martha Stewart to make beautiful holiday gifts. Bring the whole family to ARTBEAT for a day of gift making and leave with elegant gifts for friends and relatives at a fraction of the price you would pay in a gift store. Instruction freely given. Elegance guaranteed!
Special projects are offered every Saturday. Projects take about one hour to complete and are open to ages 4 to adult. Children younger than 8 require an adult helper.
Posted on 24 November 2009 by Andrai
About the video
Business owners in Capitol Square in East Arlington, MA, are enthusiastic about their business district, so much so that they decided to sing about it.
It started with Jan Whitted, from ARTBEAT Creativity Store and Studio, who likes to rewrite song lyrics (and once did so for the Boston Pops). She wrote lyrics to “Let It Snow” that extol Capitol Square as the best place to shop and dine, and shared them with fellow business owners who work together to plan monthly and seasonal events for the area.
Marc Gurton, the owner of 13FOREST Gallery volunteered to help record the song. He recruited Eileen Ani, also from 13FOREST, Brian Phillips from Maxima Gift Center, and Andrai Whitted from ARTBEAT. The four met at the landmark Capitol Theatre and sang in the new ice cream parlor recently built inside the historic lobby. East Arlington resident Walter Locke volunteered to videotape the carolers, and the video will air on local cable station ACMi.TV.
The result, an a cappella showcase of collegial enthusiasm, is an example of community spirit that proves that life—even with a frightful economy—is quite delightful.
Posted on 19 November 2009 by Andrai
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