Community Art Day is sponsored by the Trout Museum of Art and it is free to the public. There are various tables with different crafts for kids, big and little alike, that were manned by volunteers. Some tables were tied to a book, others were tied to an artist. It was outside this year since it was nice out. Last year I guess, it had to be moved inside because of rain. There were also community art projects as well.
In order to get Gavin excited about going, I mentioned there was face painting and he was a willing participate for at least a little while. He was really excited to get his face painted (but after that it was pretty much down hill). After waiting in line for a good 10 minutes due to shift change, Gavin got to get his face painted and he wanted to be a cat. He ended up being a very realistic looking cat. Danielle got a star on her face. I probably would have gotten something on my ankle (since the hubby had a game at the stadium later) but I was anxious to move on.
While Gavin and Danielle were in line, I scoped out the other tables and decided on the ones I HAD to do and which ones I could skip because I knew I couldn't keep Gavin's interest in art projects very long.
Once everyone was done with face painting (Tara joined us by then), we headed over to do some watercolor painting. We got to pick a picture to paint and went to town. I picked a butterfly. It wasn't too difficult and actually could be hung on the wall. Watercolor is easy when you just have to stay in the lines. Plus we got to use "professional" watercolors instead of those itty bitty like Crayola ones.
After we all painted a watercolor, I wanted to add my touch to the community painting. Because we got there later, there wasn't much left to paint. I was able to paint a rain drop while Tara's daughter helped paint strawberry... Now when I find the painting I can say I helped paint that.
The other thing I HAD to do and was the whole reason I wanted to go to Community Art Day in the first place was make a homespun bookmark. Basically I twisted a piece of wool while a member of the area Spinning Guild held on to it. Once it was spun nice and tight, I dyed it with Kool-Aid and vinegar over night. Now I have a blue piece of yarn that I "made" to use as a bookmark. Honestly it's cool but I wasn't that impressed.
By the time I got done making my bookmark, Tara and her daughter finished their Matisse Mobile, and Gavin was ready to go home. Tara and I parted ways. I was able to add to the community college on the way out.
It was a fun morning. I will definitely add this to my list of annual events that I want to try to go to every year especially when the weather is nice.
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