Being without a computer and internet put me behind in keeping my website and blog up to date.  So here is a bit of a recap of what you missed while I was away. 

 The pictures of the drawings are something new I started this summer.  I decided to pick up my sketch pad and actually do a completed drawing, which I hope to do more of.  I really enjoyed it and it was great seeing the drawing progress, especially since it had been so long since I had done a more "formal" drawing.

I taught 12 art classes this summer, a four day art camp for kids and did a Princess tea party.  I was really busy but it was well worth it!  Watch the slide show below for a sneak peak at the summer classes and events I taught at Hodges!

So last night, I started looking (again) at grad schools for ceramics.  There are so many great programs out there!  It was a bit overwhelming and deadlines will be here before I know it.  How do you balance, school, graduation, work, personal life and try to get everything ready to apply for grad school?  If you have some advice, please leave a comment or send me an email! 

Hodges Community Center 806-767-3706

Classes begin September 26th 

Registration has already begun! Classes fill up fast so get signed up!

Instructor: Kendra McCartney

www.kendramccartney.weebly.com

I can't believe we are already getting ready for our fall classes! This semester is going to be a busy one, I am taking 12 hours of classes and will be graduating in December! YAY! I'm offering some great classes again at Hodges and am looking foward to seeing some returning students and meeting new ones as well!

Drawing Intro (ages 6-12) Monday 5-5:45 pm
Dive into drawing! Learn tips and tricks of drawing for the budding artist!
10 weeks, supplies included: cost $30

Mom & Me Ceramics (ages 5-12) Mondays 6-6:45pm
Come play in clay and make something with mom (or dad!)
10 weeks, supplies included: cost $40
*for those of you who have taken this class before, we will have new activities and build upon skills learned in the previous session

Intro to Ceramics:(Adult*) Wednesdays 7-8 pm
Learn the basics of wheel throwing and handbuilding in clay!
10 weeks, supplies included: cost $40
*13 years and up can sign up for the adult classes

Destination Art! (ages walking -5) Fridays 11-11:45am
Come learn basic art skills in fun, creative projects. parent participation required
10 weeks, supplies included: cost $30
*for those of you who have taken this class before, we will be doing new activities

Like I said, this semester is busy and since I can not offer as many youth classes as I would like, I have added monthly saturday Art Adventures.  

Kendra's Art Adventures: (6-12years old) Come learn a new art technique each month! Register at least a week before the art adventure in order to make sure it doesn't get cancled!

• Drawing Crash Course: September 24th 9am-noon $15 supplies included

• All About Paint: October 1st 9am-noon $15 supplies included

• Origami: November 5th 9am-noon $15 supplies included

• Christmas Crafts: December 3rd 9am-noon $15 supplies included

I hope everyone had a great summer! See you soon!

This week marks two full week back to school of my last undergrad semester!  After many years of going to school and working on my BFA degree, I am finally going to graduate!  I am taking 12 hours of classes, Sr. ceramics, life drawing, art history and business communication.  It is going to be a busy semester taking 12 hours and teaching classes and workshops at Hodges, but I have a feeling it will be a great fall at Texas Tech. 

My 100 day summer challenge was not met this summer.  I made 45 pieces this summer which have already been bisque fired and all the pottery is currently cooling in a soda kiln.   It was a great challenge and I am glad I attempted it.  It will push me harder for next time.  I learned I need to overestimate time per piece when trying to figure out the time and the number of pieces I need to be working on per week.  I also realized I produced more when I devoted a large chunk of time to working vs working just a short time everyday.  I did better giving myself a little time off each week then working consecutively for a week or so and then taking off for a longer chunk of time.

Cooler weather is already rolling through the Texas panhandle, with hints of fall everyday.  Labor day weekend was great!  I took a day trip to Carlsbad Caverns with friends and spent 7 hours underground.  I had been once before, but I took in so much more this time I feel and we took an additional ranger guided tour of the King's Palace.  It was so breathtaking.  They were working on one of the elevators though and so instead of waiting forever to leave we did the natural entrance path out of the caverns.  It was a little tough with my knee bothering me but we made it out and stayed to watch the bat flight at dusk.  

Just a glimpse of our trip to Carlsbad Caverns!  Next time I go, I want to do the lantern ranger guided tour!  There is always something new to see and experience.  It is just too much to take in on one visit.