Art FORM

Our ships are ready to set sail for this Saturday. Based on FLY scenic designer Anna Louizos’ sketches of a ship, Erin Pennell created these mini versions for Military Family Day this Saturday at the La Jolla Playhouse. We can’t wait to see kids and families bring their Neverland vessels to life, using recycled materials. ‘cause at Art FORM we know it’s FLY to use sustainable materials. #arteducationwithreuse #creativereuse #shipshape #vesseldesign #setsail #teachingartist ...#communityartspartnership #recycledmaterials #FLY #lajollaplayhouse #FLYmusical See more

Today we got to sit down with Erin Pennell of Art FORM and learned about urban revitalization projects, her store, their programs, and history of the area. We l...ove learning from local business owners and people passionate about doing good in their communities! Check out our next walking tour where you can meet folks like Erin and learn more about Normal Heights. https://facebook.com/events/s/normal-heights-art-culture-wal/612580762862165/ Thank you, Erin, for sharing time with us. Stop by Art FORM to pick up or donate craft supplies and learn about community classes.

Upcoming Winter Workshops 12/23 = Owl Hare Elephant Whale 1/2 & 3 = I SPY Camp 1/17 = Sew Your Own Protest for Grown-Ups... Email Ms Erin to sign up: [email protected] Owl Hare Elephant Whale 12/23: 9:30am-3:30pm Spend the day pondering the wisdom and unique qualities of these symbolic animals while creating them with drawing and mixed media. Get meditative creating magnificent creatures. For grades 1st-8th Cost: $60 per child I SPY CAMP! Jan. 2nd and 3rd, 10am-3pm Art FORM is, without a doubt, a perfect spot for I SPY activities. Create two and three dimensional I SPY pieces, while real life I-SPY gaming occurs. Keep your eyes on your work, or on the ever changing art landscape. For grades 1st-6th Cost: $125 Sew Your Own Protest Friday 1/17: 4pm-7pm Say what you need to say using creative reuse. Combine your mojo & intention to share your message with creative reuse and prepare for the Women's March on Jan.18, 2020. Act locally while expressing your cause as you sew or write a sign, supporting our free school programs with your donation of $25 per person. Grown-up folks! Email Ms Erin to sign up: [email protected]

We loved working with SDGE volunteers and were happy to share the bounty of reusable materials. Everyone was in a creative zone, inspired to make and share unique cards for those they may be less fortunate or without a lot of support. Thanks to volunteers Madison and Morgan for helping to set this up. We are thrilled that SDG&E and others know they can source diverted materials at Art FORM for a low cost donation, which supports out school workshops and community partnerships. We shared the love today by offering free wrapping paper and cards out front of the store to anyone passing by.

Art FORM Aspiration: Raise $40,000 Response= Realizing the Goal Team Work = Dream Work Art Education Goal: Raise $40,000... Asking for help is an art. Creating sustainable art education for over 600 students, and hundreds through community partners, is also an art form...and so to do this right, we reached out. Donate Now: https://www.paypal.me/ArtFORMSanDiego R=Realizing Goal! Radical Response. A generous group of supporters came forward to advocate for our mission of instilling art education and environmental stewardship. Every person who took a moment to donate, to share in these values, helped us to achieve this goal. T=Team Work The TEAM of supporters rallying for Art FORM includes both new donors, and many long-time partners. We met, then exceeded the match of $15K, in part to the #GivingTuesday donors, & with down-to-the-wire donations from Charlene, Allie, Paul and Meg, Rachel M, Catherine H, Paul K, Rachel M, Jennifer A, Samantha R, Mike B, Nancy P, Catherine M, Laurie R, Karen L, India D, Katerina G, Michael R, Greg B, Rebecca L, Allen H, Lucy P, Noreen C, Deanna S, & Ilona D, Ellen S, Angela & Matt K, Judy H, Nancy B, Chuck & Susan P, Karla B, Kirstin H, Sue B, Susan C, Susan Succulent, Catherine H, Peter D, Annie L, Elizabeth P, Dani Z, Charlene A, Bill and Ann, & John & Greti Thank you, thank you! Then more good news from the Franklin & Dorothy Piacentini Charitable Trust! We were already jumping up and down, and then another exciting donation call came in! Stay tuned for details! The Faile Foundation has recognized our work for three years, offering great assistance with grants and operational capacity. With our new tools in hand, we are setting sail, and we have a great tail wind behind us, thanks to their inspirational match grant of $15,000 and the response it generated. THANK YOU for taking action. Just $4,500 to go to meet the goal of $40,000.

As we wrap up 2019, we are mindful that team work is dream work, and we are grateful for ALL the folks that responded during our annual campaign and during #GivingTuesday. Our village of supporters grows each year, yet it is a very dedicated group of long time donors who always seem to show up when we put out the call. Special thanks to: Paul K, Rachel M, Jennifer A, Samantha R, Mike B, Nancy P, Catherine M, Laurie R, Karen L, India D, Katerina G, Michael R, Greg B, Rebecca L..., Allen H., Lucy P, Noreen C, Deanna S, & Ilona D, Angela & Matt K, Judy H, Chuck & Susan P, Karla B, Kristin H, Sue B, Susan C, Susan Succulent, Catherine H, Peter D, Annie L, Elizabeth P, Dani Z, Charlene A, & Bill and Ann The Faile Foundation has recognized our work for three years, offering great assistance with grants and operational capacity. They have been teaching us to fish, and for that, we are so grateful. We are just $950 fish away from meeting their generous match of $15,000. That would put us at $30K of the $40K needed to meet our goal! Donate any amount and play a role in making this goal come to life~Thank you! https://www.paypal.me/ArtFORMSanDiego

You can help inspire the next generation, and empower them with the experience of creative reuse, and they will in turn, bring that awareness to our community, with their creative problem solving, unique point of view, and a willingness to conserve. Their expression becomes part of a larger vision, where art and creative endeavors are the norm, sourced sustainably, for others to learn from and to connect with. Please help us reach our goal of $40,000 to empower over 600 kids ...to be environmental stewards through creative reuse. Your donation helps cover operational costs including paying teachers, increased rent, and diverting over 10 tons of recycled materials. Thank you. Donate: https://www.paypal.me/ArtFORMSanDiego

We cannot raise $40,000 for over 30 school workshops and summer scholarships without you. If you give now, The Faile Foundation will match your gift, dollar for dollar (up to $15,000 raised). Any donation, of any amount, is appreciated. Thank you! Send a child to a climate change art workshop... $25 Sponsors one child to attend two workshops $75 Sponsors 3 children $125 Sponsors 5 children Send a child to full day summer or holiday art camp $125 Sponsors a student for a 2-day holiday camp $300 Sponsors a student for a 4-day summer camp Sponsor a Class - Climate Change Education $650 Sponsors 30 children for one classroom $1300 Sponsors 30 children for classroom workshops (for one school year) Donate Now: https://www.paypal.me/ArtFORMSanDiego

For those who cannot afford to donate, but would like to support us, here are a few ways you can do that: * Like and Follow us on social media * Sign up for our newsletter *Talk about Art FORM and the benefits to your community, teachers, and artistic friends... * Share our Facebook posts * Shop in our store every Saturday from 10-2 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artformsd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artformsandiego/ Website and newsletter signup: http://artformsandiego.org

Help us raise $40K and empower over 600 kids to be artists + environmental stewards through creative reuse workshops. Give NOW and the John B. Faile Foundation will provide matching funds up to $15,000 raised. Your gift will fund workshops that inspire and empower the next generation through their experience with creative reuse. They will bring that awareness to our community with creative problem solving, unique points of view, and environmental responsibility. ... Donate Now: https://www.paypal.me/ArtFORMSanDiego

Shop Small, Shop Local, at Art FORM Saturday, November 30th, 11am-5pm Join us for an special extended store day featuring creative reuse supplies and holiday gifts, as Adams Avenue hosts a shop, sip and stroll. When you shop at the Saturday store, you are directly supporting art education workshops for public schools within walking distance of Art FORM. A $25 donation will include our sturdy reusable bag!... If you need art or craft supplies or know someone that does (teachers, students, community) try sourcing materials from our Creative Reuse Store open most Saturdays from 10am-2pm. Fill a box or bag of reuse treasures for a $5-10 donation, with proceeds benefitting our school & community engagement programs.

The Art of Gratitude Upcoming Workshop: The Art of Gratitude: November 25th & 26th from 10am - 3pm The art of giving and gratitude can come full circle, and so can our projects! This special holiday week camp offers two days of art making honoring the circle and the many projects it can inspire. This workshop includes various types of art process and materials unique to Art FORM, and can be used as holiday or thank-you gifts. For grades 2nd-8th. Monday & Tuesday 10am-3pm.... Cost: $125 To register for Art of Gratitude workshop please send Ms Erin an email at: [email protected]

The Yarn-O-Sphere has come to life and is gaining speed; an orbiting palette for visitors to gaze upon, with first grade students pointing out the ‘spheres of colored string’ above during last week’s orb drawing lesson. More to come as the Yarn-O-Sphere expands... #creativereuseinstallation #arteducationwithcreativereuse #yarnspheres #giantpompoms #pompoms #scrapyarn #recycledmaterials #orbitingart #yarnosphere #curate #studioinstallation