BECK FAMILY CENTER GALLERY

This past fall, students participating in the ArtTime Afterschool program were inspired by nature and learned how to draw and paint trees. They participated in several different exercises honing their drawing skills, learning how to render a tree realistically (a challenging and complex form no matter how old you are). After much improvement, we changed media and used our new skills to ‘draw in clay’ using coils and texture tools to sculpt trees on clay plaques.  

Students learned about regional artists Greg Gibbs, a ceramic artist from Kell, IL and Guy Aitchison, an oil painter from Creal Springs, IL. They, too, are inspired by trees and nature and express that masterfully in their artwork. Both professional artists currently have their works on display in the Regenhardt Gallery at Shrode Art Center. 

Amazing After School Art is an annual exhibition that highlights artwork created at Cedarhurst’s Shrode Art Center by children who live in the Jefferson County area. ArtTime classes are taught by Kristina Klein and Carrie Stover, Director of the Shrode Art Center.