Showing posts with label art. Show all posts
Showing posts with label art. Show all posts

Art in the Park 9


When I was a non-traditional student, I took a Journalism class as part of my English and Allied Arts certification classes (Journalism in the Schools with Professor Bretz).

It was a good class, covering learning how to be a yearbook advisor and/or newspaper advisor. (Or - - as we were warned... maybe both!)

It was fun because I always liked working for the paper in high school, and almost took a job with AP long ago.

As part of a class assignment I interviewed non-traditional art students. I met several who said that they wanted to continue with their art their whole lives, and were so happy to finally pursue their dreams.

One older lady, in late 70's, was a painter. She was very excited about her art projects, and talked easily to other, younger students in the Art Lounge.

It is my opinion that nobody is too old to start going after his or her dream. Talking about dreams, one of mine is to get back into my art. I am lucky to be able to be a non-traditional student at the Pots Place downtown, where I am learning how to be a better potter.

You can see more photos of the downtown Art in the Park event that took place in Bowling Green, Kentucky here at my personal blog site.

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Originally uploaded by betsyanne.
This photo shows part of one of my mother's assemblages - or welded structural creations she has in her back yard. It was taken last summer. She was a non-traditional art student and went back to learn welding in her 30's. She collects auto parts and other metal shapes and has them welded together to make interesting and unusual sculptures.

I really learned a lot being a non-traditional student. I hope I can pass along some of the things I have learned now to help others who are considering going back to school, but just need a little push to help them decide to go ahead.