Create & Connect

Jul 8, 2022
1 min

Block Stories: Communities- Small and Large

In our Southwest Michigan community, there is a Van Buren county community. Within the county exists our South Haven community and...

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srydecki4

Jun 28, 2022
1 min

Block Stories: To Simply Start

There are times when it is hard to know where to begin. A blank piece of paper or in this case, a plain wooden block can seem daunting. ...

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southhavenarts

Jun 23, 2022
1 min

Block Stories: The Beginning

This one was created at the very first Block Party. I was invited to be part of a Youth Development Company staff retreat day. Prior to...

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Create and Connect Block Sculpture Installations!

srydecki4

Jun 20, 2022
1 min

Create and Connect Block Sculpture Installations!

35 Block Parties were held in and around our South Haven community between April 22 and June 7. During that time over 1,000 blocks were...

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southhavenarts

Apr 26, 2022
2 min

Create and Connect, Block Parties

Artists Sarah Rydecki is planning Block Parties all over South Haven, Michigan. If you are attending one or hosting, here is some...

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Create and Connect Art-Starter: April 18, Contour Drawing

srydecki4

Apr 18, 2022
1 min

Create and Connect Art-Starter: April 18, Contour Drawing

There is no right or wrong way to draw, only different styles! Here, learn how silencing your inner critic and looking closely can help...

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Create and Connect Art-Starter: April 11, Creative Lettering

srydecki4

Apr 11, 2022
1 min

Create and Connect Art-Starter: April 11, Creative Lettering

Doodle and play with text! Have some fun transforming your own handwriting into art. We know that there can be power in our words. ...

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Create and Connect Art-Starter: April 4, Composition Basics

southhavenarts

Apr 4, 2022
1 min

Create and Connect Art-Starter: April 4, Composition Basics

"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder." We know this to be true, but there are also some guidelines to keep in mind when creating and...

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Create and Connect Art-Starter: March 28, Doodle Mandalas

southhavenarts

Mar 28, 2022
1 min

Create and Connect Art-Starter: March 28, Doodle Mandalas

In this week's video, find inspiration from the tradition of mandalas; spiritual, symbolic circle designs found throughout the world and...

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Create and Connect Art-Starter: March 21, Scrap Starters

southhavenarts

Mar 21, 2022
1 min

Create and Connect Art-Starter: March 21, Scrap Starters

Coffee, tea, and art? Yes! This week have some fun doodling around with "left overs" while playing with the possibilities of adding...

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southhavenarts

Mar 13, 2022
1 min

Create and Connect Art-Starter: March 14, Drawing to Take the Edge Off

Neurographic Drawing was developed by Pavel Piskarev. (https://www.neurographica.us) This technique is rooted in the the brain-hand...

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southhavenarts

Mar 7, 2022
1 min

Create and Connect: Art-Starters, Flow Zone Doodle and River Drawing

In this week's Create and Connect video, Sarah talks about drawing tools and materials, adopting an artist mindset, and offers two art...

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southhavenarts

Feb 28, 2022
1 min

Create and Connect this Spring!

Create & Connect is a project funded by a partnership between Michigan Arts and Culture Council and Arts Midwest. Through a series of...

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