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         <title>New Art Shows</title>
         <description>New art shows May thru June 2012- Patrick Brodrick photography at Thai Time Restaurant 180 Church St. Clinton, Terri Hagerty collage at Thayer Memorial starting May 18, Mark Thomas Urban Contemporary at Collins Artworks reception June 19th evening</description>
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         <title>Mixed Media Experimental Watercolor Class</title>
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Description: Combining watercolor and watercolor techniques with acrylic, gauche, ink, wax, salt, ink pen, tissue paper, alcohol and crayons to make an exciting painting. Also experimental techniques in watercolor will be explored. 
The first class will teach basic watercolor techniques. Class 2 thru 4 – projects with watercolor and mixed media will be taught and created. Basic art theory and design principles will be included in every lesson. Intermediate students will advance their understanding of color theory and design principles. All level students encouraged to attend. Some knowledge of watercolor is helpful but not necessary. 
Tuition: Low tuition sign up at the library
Wednesday evenings from 6:00 - 8:00 pm on May 30, June 6, June 13, and June 27 in the Stiles Room at the Beaman Memorial Library, 8 Newton St., West Boylston. ]]></description>
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         <title>Patrick Brodrick Fine Art Photography at Thai Time </title>
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Video Interview

Patrick Brodrick fine art photography April through May 2012 at our gallery space at Thai Time Restaurant 180 Church St. Clinton, MA. Thai Time Restaurant has great food! Enjoy the exhibit while you eat a tasty meal. Thai Time was voted Best of Asian Restaurants in the region by The Item Readers 2012. Collins Artworks was voted Best of Art classes/art work in the region by The Item Readers 2012.

Artist Bio:
When I left my job as a journalist for a local paper I realized that there was a gaping creative void in my life that used to be filled by writing for a living. While I was at the paper I was required to take photos for the stories I was writing, and my co-workers always said I had a good eye for photography and joked that I was the next Ansel Adams. When I realized that taking a good photo was akin to writing a solid story, and gave me that creative fix that I was missing, I became addicted to taking photos. I became hooked on capturing those unscripted moments when people don’t realize they are being photographed or watched and they come out of their perpetual pose and let their guard down for the slightest instant. In a world ruled by video cameras, youtube and iPhones, those moments are becoming rarer, like some soon-to-be-extinct animal, so capturing them for posterity is so crucial.
I’m intrigued by abandoned properties that are falling into disrepair, whether it is a farm, a factory or a prison, and I find the dichotomy between what these places used to be and what they have become fascinating and strangely beautiful.
I’m an addict. My drug of choice isn’t whiskey, or prescription pills, or over-the-counter medications, it is creating, and God help me, I’m hooked. ]]></description>
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         <title>Collins Artworks Artists Show from December through March 31, 2012</title>
         <description>Collins Artworks’ Art On Rotation Gallery All Artist Shows at The Thai Time Restaurant 180 Church St. Clinton, MA.
Art Show Sale!
December 5, 2011 through March 31, 2012
1.	 Wachusett Sunset, giclee on canvas, Sheryll Collins, $80
2.	 Yum, oil on canvas, Sheryll Collins, $75
3.	 Bouquet, colored ink, Andrea Green, $350
4.	 Memorial Day, fine art photography, Belinda Mazur, $60
5.	 Matthew’s Garden, fine art photography, Belinda Mazur, $60- SOLD but Prints Available
6.	  Passing Storm, oil, Diane’s Lebel, $850
7.	 Trees, watercolor, Sharon Carloni, $400
8.	  Water View , watercolor, Sharon Carloni, $250
9.	  Lily, watercolor, Sharon Carloni, $375
Giclees prints available 
To purchase call or stop in -Collins Artworks 18 High St. Clinton, MA (978)368-3300
About Us
  We (Sherry and Steve Collins) founded Collins Artworks in Clinton, Massachusetts, USA, with a vision of promoting the work of local artists by offering a suite of art-related products and services to the community. Our gallery carries original works of art, along with prints, cards, and stained glass created by over thirty local artists.
  We are also a full service custom frame shop, specializing in archival quality framing at reasonable prices.
  We can create high quality reproductions of your fine art, photos, and other items. We specialize in fine art reproductions (giclée), and can create restored prints of damaged and faded artwork and photos.
  Our kid’s art classes are a great after school and Saturday activity, building self-esteem through the joy of creativity. And our adult classes and workshops cover a range of media for students at all skill levels.  And we sell art supplies for adults and kids right in our shop at discount prices. 
  We also provide art consulting services for businesses and institutions, and graphic design services.
  Our Art on Rotation Gallery represents over eighty local artists, showing their work at Thayer Memorial Library in Lancaster, MA, at Thai Time Restaurant in Clinton, MA and at the Collins Artworks gallery space in Clinton, MA.
  In everything we do, we are committed to giving you uncompromising quality, a great price, and true customer service.
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         <title>Judy Friebert- Thayer Memorial Library January through February 2012</title>
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"Two Cows Rainville's Farm 2008"  by Judy Friebert

Judy Friebert was our featured artist exhibit at Thayer Memorial Library January 1 through February 29, 2012.  

Judith M. Friebert--Artist

Although I have worked with a variety of media and subject matter, for many years I have focused primarily on New England landscape, especially dairy farms, in pastel on paper. I create the initial images on site, completing them in my studio in Clinton, MA. In addition to cows, I also draw the human figure. 

Originally from Wisconsin, my art is a response to the gritty aspects of agriculture that I find beautiful and make a family farm what it is. My admiration for farmers is also a major factor in how I perceive the land they nurture and transform to provide food for the rest of us. The farmers that I most want to thank for letting me draw on their land, are: Coopers Farm in Auburn, MacMillan’s Farm in Lunenburg, Pearson’s Elmhurst Dairy in W. Millbury, Eastleigh Farm in Framingham, and the Rainville Farm in Berlin. 

I prefer to work outside in field and pasture, where I can view my subject directly. I love the way cows appear in the landscape, and they are fun to be around. I have also become a family dairy-farm advocate in Massachusetts, and if I am any help at all to farmers, it’s because of the knowledge and generosity they have bestowed upon me. I feel fortunate to be a part of this reciprocal relationship. It is so critical that we support these farmers in any way possible. 
I am the daughter of professional artists, both deceased. I received my master’s and my bachelor’s in fine arts at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. I taught art in Boston Public Schools for many years and at the Museum of Fine Arts. For the last 11 years I have been living in Central Massachusetts where I work as a children’s librarian. Throughout the years I have exhibited in a number of solo and group shows.

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         <title>Carol Wontkowski fine art photography January through February 2012</title>
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Carol Wontkowski Fine Art Photography is our featured photographer on exhibit January 1 through February 28th 2012 at Collins Artworks 18 High St. Clinton, MA. ]]></description>
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         <title>April School vacation camp 2012-&quot;Star Wars&quot;</title>
         <description><![CDATA[To sign up, click <a href="http://www.collinsartworks.com/caw/forms/KidsRegistration.html">here</a> and fill out the form, or call  (978) 368-3300.

We are now registering students for art camp for April vacation. Our theme is"Star Wars". Travel through space with artist Jedi Sheryll and explore art from Tatooine, Naboo and Alderaan.   Learn and create art from the movies. Create space art like the pros. Learn, discover and paint a real life planet with 2 suns like Tatooine, Kepler 16b. Creative play acting is part of this fun learning experience. Come become a Jedi warrior! This fun week is for all young padawans, girls and boys. Come and learn my young apprentice! May the force be with you!

Each vacation week art camp runs for 5 weekdays in 2 sessions. The morning session is 9 AM to noon, and full day session is 1 PM to 3 PM. The cost for a week of 1 session (morning or afternoon) is $90. A week for full day is $160. Tuition discounts apply and are prorated for number of children (2 or more) if paid early and for full day program. There is no discount for the half day program. Extended day is available in the morning or afternoon for an additional fee. 

<strong>Additional Information</strong>

The children will use several methods and media to produce their works of art such as watercolor, tempera, oil pastels, craypas, colored pencils, watercolor crayons, markers, clay, batik, model magic, foam core, crayons, handmade textured papers, tiles, recycled materials, photos etc. While having fun, the kids will learn basic art theory - line, positive/negative space, composition, and color.

Each lesson is taught according to the developmental level of each child. 
 Kids Art Camp Schedule
8:00 AM- Extended Day morning students- free draw
9 AM - 11:15 AM Structured Art project 
11:15 AM- 12 noon- Snack time for the AM group and Lunch time for the full day students
 Recess. Students go to the playground or other inside activity. If you don't want your child out to play, please speak to the program director. Remember the sunscreen!
12 Noon- Morning Students leave
12 Noon to 1 PM- free time art activity and or video related to the theme (20 minutes) and or recess outside
1 PM- 3 PM- Structured Art project, and snack time
3 PM- Students leave
4 PM- 5 PM- Extended day afternoon- free art activity of choice
5 PM- Extended day students leave

*A Registered nurse is available but not may not be present all day. If your child has a medical need please speak to the director. Our staff is trained in CPR, First aid, Epi-pen. We have trained staff in art education.

*Please see our refund policy link on the margin.]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[We are currently registering children for our educational, fun and very affordable children's art classes. <em>Note that tuition payments for our classes are tax deductible.</em>
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The "Kids Art Discovery" program is an ongoing, open enrollment series of themed art classes for ages 6 to 13 held every weekday afternoon and or Saturday at 1 pm (spring) winter 10 am. Tuition is prorated based on the number of days per week your child attends class. For example, one day a week is $60 per month. Classes start after school and end at 5 pm. Transportation from the Clinton, MA schools is available for $10 per month.

We will explore different methods and media to produce their works of art: watercolor, tempera, oil pastels, Cray-Pas, colored pencils, watercolor crayons, markers, clay, Model Magic, crayons, batik, and more. Kids will also make their own textured papers and explore creative uses for available materials. Also taught are basic art principles: line, drawing, positive/negative space, composition, color etc. 


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Let Collins Artworks entertain at your child's next birthday party. Our birthday packages are custom tailored to fit your child's personality or their own birthday theme. Choose from our themed programs or craft art activities such as painting cars, designing stylish hats or masks, making crazy critters, a collage inspired by a famous artist, American graffiti urban art, cultural art forms, and many more. All activities are age appropriate for children 3 to 12 years old. There are many lessons to choose from and the kids leave with beautiful, original art work to remember the day, and they have a blast creating it.

There is a minimum cost of $200 for up to 10 children including the birthday child. Two additional children can be added for ages 3 to 5 or 8 children for ages 6 to 12 at a cost of $15 per child. An "art goody bag" is given to each party guest and a special art gift is given to the birthday boy or girl. A $50 non-refundable deposit is due at the time of booking. Your party must be booked at least two weeks in advance.

A beautifully designed birthday cake can be added for an additional $15 to $20 in the design of your choice. Add a birthday party photographer to capture the birthday party memories in photos or have your child's birthday pictures taken at our photography studio for an additional cost. Our sheet price is $16 per 8"x10" sheet. We offer affordable package discounts. 

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With our "Mommy and Me" program you have a choice of projects to do with your child. "Mommy and Me" offers moms, grandmas or dads enjoyable art projects to make with their children. Project directions and supplies are included in the price. Each week new projects are added. You can come in and take the class at any of the days and times noted in the schedule. The class is every day at 1pm. This class will expand to mornings as interest increases.

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<ul><li><strong>Paint Your Own Ceramics:</strong> elephant,($10), duckling ($8)</li>
<li><strong>Bird House:</strong> Build and paint a bird house -($8)</li>
<li><strong>Wooden Car:</strong> Paint a wooden car- ($6)</li>
<li><strong>Creative Collage:</strong> Make a collage after a famous artist. -($10)</li>
<li><strong>Puppet:</strong> Make and paint your own puppet- ($6)</li>
<li><strong>Pottery:</strong> Make and paint a coil or slab pot. Two sessions needed to complete- ($12) </li>
<li><strong>Masks:</strong> Make your own mask for Halloween or just for fun. A choice of masks will be available. -($8 to $10)</li>
<li><strong>Make a landscape:</strong> Use print making, painting and collage to make your landscape.- ($10)</li>
<li><strong>Canvas Bag:</strong> Design and paint your own canvas bag with fabric markers- $10</li>
<li><strong>Discovery Planet:</strong> Paint and create things under your feet, inside the earth and out of this world. -($10)</li>
<li><strong>Night At The Museum:</strong> Make your own Egyptian art or aboriginal dot painting- ($10-large project) ($8 -small project)</li>
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We offer projects for the boy scout or girl scout that needs an art project to earn a badge. 
Show the teacher your badge project and she will guide you with an art project that will earn you the badge. Prepare to be the envy of your troop. Price varies depending on complexity and length of the project. Call to sign up.


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Teen artists can sign up for our themed art classes for portfolio development or just for fun. We will explore different media and methods to produce their works of art: watercolor, oil, acrylic, tempera, oil pastels, Cray-Pas, colored pencils, watercolor crayons, markers, clay, Model Magic, crayons, batik, etc. We incorporate basic art theory in our classes, covering line and form, drawing, positive/negative space, composition, color etc. We even offer an "American Urban Graffiti" class that's scheduled according to demand.

Kids art class prices-
Kids art class prices School vacation- Full day 9-3: $160 First child, $155 second child, $155 third child. Half day: $90 first child, $85 second child, $85 third child.
Kids art classes summer camp- Full day 9-3: $160 First child, $155 second child, $155 third child. Half day: $90 first child, $85 second child, $85 third child. Sign up for more than one week take further discount- 1st week- $160, 2nd week- $155, third week $150. Every week thereafter $150 per week. Sign up for the summer 7 weeks get 1 week free.
Extended day am/pm $10 a day extra. 

After school or Saturday- $60 a week (1 day a week for 4 classes). 2 days a week $115 a month  8 classes a month. 
Pick up after school for class is $10 per month. 

Each lesson is taught based on student age and skill level. Tuition is $60 for 4 weeks, 1 day per week. Portfolio development tuition is $85 for 4 classes. Classes run from 3 PM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday. Transportation from the Clinton schools is available at $2 per ride. 

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Similar to our after school kids discovery classes, the Saturday class runs from 9 am- 11 am in the fall and 1pm to 3 pm in the spring. Tuition is $60 for 4 Saturdays.

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Currently offered on Mondays from 1 PM to 2 PM. Ask about our discounted tuition group rates. Your Program is designed for your specific group.Call for details.

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Great for working parents and for last minute arrangements for your child on a professional development day, holiday, or any other day when there's no school. Sign your child up for a day of art making. Call to register. Parents are responsible for transportation on snow days. Class will be canceled in the event of a snow emergency (over 2"). Cost - $30 from 9 AM to 4 PM. Extended day available morning and or late afternoon for an additional fee.

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We offer all day art camps for February vacation, April vacation and 7 weeks of summer vacation. Sign up today. Summer camp begins in June and runs for 7 weeks.

Each vacation week art camp runs for 5 weekdays in 2 sessions. The morning session is 9 AM to noon, and full day session is 9 am to 3 pm. The cost for a week of 1 session (morning or afternoon) is $90. A week for full day is $160. Tuition discounts apply and are prorated for number of children (2 or more) if paid early and for full day program. Extended day is available. If you sign up early for several weeks an additional discount applies.

*A Registered nurse is available but not present all day. If your child has a medical need please speak to the director.  Our staff is trained in CPR, First aid, Epi-pen. We have trained staff in art education.

*Please see our refund policy link on the margin.

Different themes are explored. Examples are "Movie making" with clay models, "Harry Potter's Fantasy Art Class", "Artistic Time Travel", etc. See Summer school listing. The children will use a range of media and methods to produce their works of art, including watercolor, tempera, oil pastels, Cray-Pas, colored pencils, watercolor crayons, markers, clay, Model Magic, crayons, etc. Art theory is incorporated into all our lessons: line and form, drawing, positive/negative space, composition, color, and more. Each lesson is tailored to each student's age and skill level.

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Email <a href="mailto:collinsartworks@comcast.net">collinsartworks@comcast.net</a> or use <a href="http://www.collinsartworks.com/caw/forms/ContactInfo.html">Contact Us</a>, or stop in the store.]]></description>
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<i>"Morning Sun," watercolor by Sheryll Collins</i>

<b>Our watercolor class for beginning and intermediate students is offered Friday afternoons at 1 pm:</b>

<b>Open Enrollment:</b> Class can be joined at anytime
<b>When: </b>4 Fridays once you begin. 1 makeup for a missed class
<b>Tuition: </b>$100
<b>Instructor:</b>  Sheryll Collins
<b>Location:</b> Collins Artworks Art Center, 18 High Street, Clinton, MA 01510
<b>Maximum class size:at anytime</b> 12

<b>Description:</b>  Watercolor class for beginning and intermediate students. Beginning students will learn basic art theory and design principles, and the use of the medium of watercolor. Intermediate students will advance their understanding of color theory and design principles. Subjects covered will include landscape, and still life.

<b>Optional:</b> For the convenience of the student, a basic art supply kit will be available for sale at the gallery, specifically tailored for the class. You may also purchase individual parts of the kit at the shop. We now carry art supplies in our shop. We have a discounted art kit that saves you $40 plus dollars over buying each individual item. The kit costs $180 plus tax and includes the following:

1 Arches 12x16 140 lb. cold press watercolor block, 20 sheets
1 tube each Da Vinci Artists Watercolors 15 ml Quinacradone Permanent Rose, Quinacradone Gold, French Ultramarine, Cobalt Blue, Cadmium Yellow Medium, Cadmium Yellow Lemon, Cadmium Red Medium, and Burnt Sienna
1 tube M. Graham Watercolors 15 ml Burnt Umber
1 each Princeton Painter Brushes 1" wash, #8 round and #12 round
1 Drawing Pencil 3B
1 Alvin Vinyl eraser
1 Design kneaded eraser
1 Pike's Covered Palette 
1 8”x10” sketch book

The kit is optional, but the student should have these supplies in time for class. Also required is a 24” or longer ruler, 2 water containers (cups, etc.), masking or artist tape, plastic wrap, salt, wax paper, natural sponge, paper towels, and a small white candle. Masking fluid is optional.]]></description>
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         <title>Summer Art Camp 2012</title>
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The 2012 Collins Artworks Summer Art Camp offers 7 exciting, fun and educational weeks of theme-based art instruction for kids of all ages. For more information, or to register, call us or stop in at the gallery.

<strong>Week 1, July 9 through July 13, 2011: Space and Time Travel- Star Wars</strong>

Our theme is Space and Time Travel- "Star Wars". Travel through space and time to the future with artist Jedi Master Sheryll and explore art from Tatooine, Naboo and Alderaan.  Meet and learn from my young padawan apprentices Lindsey and Anakin Skywalker.  Learn and create art from the movies. Create space art like the pros. Learn, discover and paint planets with 2 suns real and from the movies like Tatooine, Kepler 16b. 

Creative play acting is part of this fun learning experience. Come become a Jedi warrior! This fun week is for all young padawans, girls and boys. Come and learn my young apprentice! May the force be with you!

<strong>Week 2, July 16 through July 20, 2011: Superheros</strong>

Our theme is Superheros. Come and learn to draw and paint superheros.  Learn and create art from the movies. Create your own superhero like the pros. You will be working in our comic book company to develop a new super hero.

Creative play acting is part of this fun learning experience. Be Superman- "I'm Superman I can do anything.", Be Wolverine- "I am the best at what i do.", Spiderman: "My Spidey Sense is Tingling"

<strong>Week 3, July 23 through July 27, 2011: Claymation Movie Making</strong>

You are an artist at a movie studio, hired to make a clay animation movie. The students will write a story using a story board, create clay models to animate the story, video each frame, finally combining the frames into a movie clip. The students will practice writing and drawing skills to create the story and models while learning the basic principles of animation. Creative play acting is part of this fun learning experience. 

<strong>Week 4,  July 30 through August 3, 2012: Harry Potter's Mythical Places</strong>

Come each day and enter into the magic of fantasy art. The students will be entering their second year at Hogwart's and will be taking their second magical art class. They will be using all types of materials to create their own fantasy, mythical places. The art of fantasy art will be explored. Creative play acting is part of this fun learning experience. 

<strong>Week 5, August 6 through August 10, 2011: Spies And World Domination</strong>

This weeks theme is Spies and World Domination. Make art about exotic places. Include a secret code embedded inside your art. Explore the art of the masters that were taken from a Boston Art Museum and have never been found. Create your own copy of a famous painting. Creative play acting is part of this fun learning experience. 

<strong>Week 6, August 13 through August 17, 2011: Hobbits and Fantasy Art</strong>

A hobbit is a member of an imaginary race similar to humans, of small size and with hairy feet, in stories by J. R. R. Tolkien. What does the hobbit village look like? The students will make works of art similar to the hobbit village and create a diorama landscape.  

Students will study the work of the movie artists and use what they learn to create works of art using similar methods and techniques. Creative play acting is part of this fun learning experience. 

<strong>Week 7, August 20 through August 24, 2011: Men in Black</strong>

Go back in time when Men In Black first began... The men in black monitor extraterrestrial activity on the earth. Make alien creatures and the planets they come from. Study artists who paint and draw in black and white. Create your own paintings in black in white. Learn pen and ink drawing and patterns in art.  

Creative play acting is part of this fun learning experience. Girls and boys are encouraged to where black and white clothing and sunglasses during the week. A special guest will be visiting us the first day.

<strong>Additional Information:</strong>

The children will use several methods and media to produce their works of art such as watercolor, tempera paint, acrylic paint, oil pastels, craypas, colored pencils, watercolor crayons, markers, clay, batik, model magic, foam core, crayons, handmade textured papers, pen and ink etc. While having fun, the kids will learn basic art theory - line, positive/negative space, composition, and color.

Each lesson is taught according to the developmental level of each child. A registered nurse will be available during each camp week. (The nurse is not present some afternoons but is available by phone.) We have a trained staff in art education, CPR and first aid. If your child has a special health care need please speak to the program director.

Please pack a snack and drink for your child. Also no peanut products are allowed at art camp.

<strong>Summer Kids Art Camp Schedule:</strong>
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<li><strong>8 AM - 9 AM:</strong> Extended Day students arrive</li>
<li><strong>9 AM - 11:15 AM:</strong> Structured Art project </li>
<li><strong>11:30 AM- 12 noon:</strong> Snack time for the AM group and Lunch time for the full day students
Recess. Students go to the playground or other inside activity. If you don't want your child out to play, please speak to the program director. Remember the sunscreen!</li>
<li><strong>12 Noon:</strong> Morning Students leave</li>
<li><strong>12 Noon to 1 PM:</strong> Free time art activity or video related to the theme (20 minutes) or recess outside</li>
<li><strong>1 PM- 3 PM:</strong> Structured Art project, recess and snack time</li>
<li><strong>3 PM:</strong> Students leave</li>
<li><strong>4 PM- 5 PM:</strong> Extended Day Students Leave</li></ul>

<strong>Tuition:</strong> 

Half day (9 AM to noon): $90; Full day (9 AM to 3 PM): $160. Extended day is available. A discount is given to families registering more than 1 child for the full day weekly program. There is no discount for the half day program and or if registering late for a session. Sign up early and get great savings of 20% till March 31, 2012. This discount is for signing up early for more than one week of camp. Sibling discount doesn't apply if 20% discount applied. Please see sidebar refund policy regarding withdrawals prior to camp week.

To sign up, click <a href="http://www.collinsartworks.com/caw/forms/KidsRegistration.html">here</a> and fill out the form, or call  (978) 368-3300.

<strong>Save on taxes:</strong>

Did you know that our after school and camp sessions qualify as a childcare expense and can be deducted on your taxes if used for after school care or daycare for your child? All you need is our tax ID.

To read testimonials about our programs please go to <a href="http://www.collinsartworks.com/caw/2011/02/testimonials_about_our_kids_ar.html">"About Us - What Customers Are Saying.</a>
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We decided to start small, thereby reducing inventory costs while allowing us to offer prices that are 10% to 40% off list every day. Here's some, not all, of what we have in stock:

<ul><li>Winsor & Newton Artists' Water Colours, selected colors</li>
<li>Da Vinci watercolors, selected colors</li>
<li>Golden acrylics (fluid, open and heavy body), selected colors</li>
<li>Winsor & Newton Artists' Oil Colours, selected colors</li>
<li>Basic drawing supplies</li>
<li>Stretched canvas in common sizes</li>
<li>Stretcher bars at <strong>low</strong> prices</li>
<li>Arches watercolor paper (blocks and boards)</li>
<li>A small selection of brushes for all media</li>
<li>A varied selection of children's art supplies</li></ul>

We can always order what you want from our suppliers, so don't be discouraged if we don't have it in stock. You will get the same discounting that we provide for our stocked items.

<strong><em>Framing Supplies</em></strong>

We are also a custom frame shop, and can offer professional quality framing supplies to you, including readymade frames, cut glass, mats, foam core, gator board, and hardware. Because you do the work, you save.

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Collins Artworks Holiday Show Video
To purchase call Collins Artworks at 978-368-3300. Or email collinsartworks@comcast.net
We accept credit cards, debit cards, and Paypal. Checks are accepted in the gallery.

Collins Artworks Juried Art Show was on display at Collins Artworks 18 High St. Clinton from December 2 through December 31, 2011.  The artwork was judged for awards and prizes by Susan Swinand, AWS. 

Thank you all for entering our 2011 juried art show. The show was very diverse and beautiful. The winners of the 2011 Collins Artworks juried art show were Ed Schneeflock for "Rhythm" oil First prize , Kyle Nitzsche for "North Shore Farm" oil Second Place, Janet Dupuis for "Map with Blue" mixed media third prize, Isabella Choate for "Blue Leaf" photo Honorable Mention, Ellen Schneeflock for "Approaching Storm" oil Honorable Mention and Alice Trussell for "Fall" watercolor Honorable Mention. 

Participating artists 2011 Juried Art Show
1.	“Garden Shed #1”, Isabella Choate, watercolor, $450
2.	“Blue Leaf”, Isabella Choate, photography, $150, Honorable Mention
3.	“From the Bridge: Sheem Kerry”, Jennifer Courville, pastel, NFS
4.	“Wave on Coumeenole Beach in County Kerry”, Jennifer Courville, pastel, NFS
5.	“Zeke’s Creek”, Karen Dalecki Boisvert, watercolor, $800
6.	“Summer Cottage”, Karen Dalecki Boisvert, watercolor, $400
7.	“Port Clyde”, Janet Dupuis, mixed media, $400
8.	“Map With Blue”, Janet Dupuis, mixed media, $400, Third Prize
9.	“Trees in Winter”, Brenda Evans, digital collage, $155
10.	“Land That I Love”, Brenda Evans, digital collage, $155
11.	“Snow Drop”, Kathy Hebert, oil on canvas, $375
12.	“Afternoon in Tarpon Springs”, Kathy Hebert, oil on canvas, $375
13.	“Fall at Pearly Pond”, Scott Niemi, oil on canvas, $200
14.	“The Old Maple”, Scott Niemi, oil on canvas, $220
15.	“North Shore Farm”, Kyle Nitzsche, oil on canvas, $500 (no frame), Second Prize
16.	“Backlit Tree”, Kyle Nitzsche, oil on canvas, $700 (no frame)
17.	“Farm”, Cheryl Parabicoli, acrylic, $150
18.	“Landscape”, Cheryl Parabicoli, acrylic, $80
19.	“God’s Gift”, Janice Rodriguez, photography, $125
20.	“Sunday Afternoon”, Ed Schneeflock, oil on canvas, NFS
21.	“Rhythm”, Ed Schneeflock, oil on canvas, NFS, First Prize
22.	“Salt Marsh Sunset”, Ellen Schneeflock, oil on canvas, NFS
23.	“Approaching Storm”, Ellen Schneeflock, oil on canvas, $750, Honorable Mention
24.	“Nubble Lighthouse”, Alice Trussell, watercolor, $400
25.	“Fall”, Alice Trussell, watercolor, $400, Honorable Mention
26.	“Golden Autumn”, Judy Tyler, photography, $55
27.	“Eat Your Greens!”, Judy Tyler, photography, $55
28.	“Pool Pond Sunset I”, Susan Wadsworth, pastel & pencil on paper, $300
29.	“Pool Pond Sunset II”, Susan Wadsworth, pastel & pencil on paper, $300
30.	“Morning Frost”, Carol Wontkowski, photography, $350


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