General Information: When you and your work group need a break from the deadlines and the pressures of the week, think about taking some time for creativity with a team-building experience at the Kirk Newman Art School. We can customize a rewarding opportunity based on the experience options that follow. Work together in a relaxed, studio atmosphere with an experienced artist/instructor on either individual art pieces or a group work of art.

Days: Mondays and Fridays. Other days/times may be available but could be limited due to studio and faculty availability.  Start Time Options: 9am or 1pm. Please plan for a 3-4 hour experience. 

Date exclusions: Note that team building is unavailable in August and December. Limited availability between Memorial Day and early June.

Team Building Experience Options: 

  • Ceramics: The team building exercise will include basic ceramics techniques in hand building using the slab roller and extruder and glazing techniques. The team will work on a collaborative piece and will decide the type of piece, shape, size, and glaze color, all of which will be built and glazed by the team. This piece can be displayed in the team’s office or lobby.

 

  • Painting: The team will work on (8″ x 10″) canvases that combined would create the total image (like pieces of a puzzle). The team will learn basic painting techniques. This choice would be a good way to approach team-building concepts for each step. Individual talents are displayed and a goal is accomplished by working together. The assembled canvases will form a painting that can be displayed in an office or lobby.

 

  • Printmaking: The team building exercise will produce a screenprinting composition. Individuals will create their own compositions after demonstrations and instruction, working with basic elements of design (line, shape, color, and texture). The team will work on a group collaboration print, deciding on the subject matter, composition, and other aesthetic components. The team will compose and produce the print which can be displayed in the team’s office or lobby.

 

  • Photography: The team building exercises will include basic photography techniques in photograms. Individuals will create their own photo after demonstrations and instruction and then develop a group collaboration piece. The group will decide the subject matter, composition and other aesthetic considerations. This photo will be composed and printed by the team. This photo can be displayed in their office or lobby. 

 

  • Kiln-Fused Glass: The team building exercises will include kiln-fused glass techniques, basic color theory, and design concepts. The team will work in one or two groups for the group collaboration piece. The group will decide the type of piece, shape, size, and color and will be built by the team. This piece can be displayed in their office or lobby. 

Pricing: The price is $800 for a group of 7-8 participants which includes faculty instruction, studio time, supplies, and any related studio/lab fees. Up to 10 people would be $1,000. If your group is 12 or larger, it will be split into two separate groups for a quality experience. The charge is per group.

Payment: Payment for team building experience is due before the beginning of the session and reserves your experience. An invoice and payment link will be supplied. Payment may be made by check or credit card.

For more information or to reserve your experience, please contact Art School Director Leslie Donaldson at leslied@kiarts.org or (269) 585-9268.