Welcome Coyotes!


This is the place to find out about the art world in and around Fort Worth especially for the parents, students and friends of Carlson. I will also post links for contests, exhibits, classes and things that might be of interest to art students and their families.

I am always collecting ideas for projects that can be done at home, whether they be art experiences or craft ideas. Because the structure of our school day doesn't allow for as much in depth work as I would enjoy...or the students would enjoy, for that matter...I hope you will try some of the cool ideas I have found. Also, if YOU have cool ideas that you think other students would be interested in, please feel free to send them to me to post here.

My email address is: genifer.best@fwisd.org.

Friday, May 14, 2010

Glass Artist Visits Carlson



Last week, glass artist and UNT grad student Matt Marchand visited the Carlson Art Studio. He came to observe classes as part of a class he is taking at University of North Texas in Art Education. He also taught some students about glassmaking and shared his art with Michelle's 4th grade class. The students were amazed by the beautiful creations he brought and were full of questions about the process. They were amazed at the math and science involved in creating art!

Matt has been creating glass art for many years and is a contributing artist at Vetro, a glass studio in Grapevine. He apprenticed in Murano, Italy and is an M.F.A. student in sculpture at UNT. He also likes to work in bronze.

He will be a featured artist at Carlson Family Fine Arts Night on May 25th at University Baptist Church.

You can view Matt's artwork online as well at www.mattyjo.com

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