Things to do this summer

I have been contacted a lot recently about what kinds of things we have available to do this summer at Creative Genius. It got me thinking that we actually have quite a lot going on here and perhaps it would help to consolidate the key highlights all in one place.

For Children:
As we have for the past 8 summer seasons, we will be running our Summer Day Camp offerings in our studio. 
Day camp offerings include different activities each week and sign up is per week. Offerings include Digital Photography, Pottery, Mix It Up Camp (2 different weeks offered), Upcycling Camp, Painting and Drawing Camp and Clay Camp for Little Ones. For information about any of our camp offerings, visit Creative Genius Summer Camps

In addition to camps, our regular Pottery Classes (Thursdays) and Childrens Painting and Drawing Classes (Wednesdays) are available throughout the summer.  

Lastly for children, there are workshops scheduled that cater specifically to kids or that kids can take with adults. 

For Teens:
We considered doing Teen Camps but weren't quite sure how much interest level there would be. That being said, we have regular weekly offerings that are perfect for Teens. 
Teen Painting and Drawing is a favorite here at Creative Genius (Wednesdays from 4-6pm). Also a favorite is Pottery Class (two offerings Thursdays). Another option is 1x1 Digital Photography Classes (by appointment on Tuesday afternoons).  Plenty of interesting things for Teens to do on a weekly basis. We also have a few workshops that Teens can participate in as well. 
For additional information: visit The Art Studio at Creative Genius 

For Adults:
Weekly Classes in Painting and Drawing (Weds), Pottery (Thursdays), Digital Photography (1x1 by appt on Tuesdays) and  Jewelry Metalsmithing (Tuesdays) are available throughout the summer.

We've also got some great workshops happening including Flower Arranging Purse Workshop (June), Bottle Slumping Cheese Plate Workshops (scheduled for your group of 4 or more by appointment), and a great Mosaic Workshop (Sept). 
We often do open houses for our customers too...
To see more about what's coming up visit Upcoming events

Registration is required to join us for any of our activities. Call us at 609-714-1131 to register or have any questions answered. 

We hope to help you and your kids keep busy and learn something new this summer at Creative Genius...what better place to explore YOUR inner creative genius?

Little inspirations...

I think teaching is an opportunity to constantly be inspired by the folks around you. I am fortunate to be able to teach students in the Creative Genius studio as well as watch others teach in the studio too. And the students who have come through here are more than a little inspiring to me. My teachers have a variety of experiences that have brought them to a place where they are comfortable enough to teach others and they are all top notch in terms of talent, teaching ability and pedigree :)

Cody, during digital photo class with me

We have some really creative and fun folks who have been in our pottery classes, some great talent coming out of Digital Photography classes (both kids and adults too) and really unique perspectives in our Painting and Drawing Classes for Adults. Painting and Drawing for Teens is always full of creative surprises too. Jewelry classes also host a huge pool of talented folks with great design ideas who learn all about how to make their ideas happen.

A pic that Cody, my student, took of me

Floral Pottery shown by Andrea Smeraski

I just love the idea that folks get to come into an environment that I created from nothing and get inspired to create the way they do. I find it fascinating to see the progress that is made and it is even more rewarding when I start to see posts on facebook that just blow me away (good job, Kathleen! )




One of my favorite quotes is fitting:
"Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes; art is knowing which ones to keep."

Kudos to all who create and who have the guts to not only make the effort but to put themselves out there with their creations.