Art at Bartlett 2024 presents . . .
The Art Center’s Student Show:
Works from the class of Constance Kiermaier
Since 2016, The Art Center at Bartlett Woods has been an exciting place for students of all abilities. Under the direction of life-long artist and teacher Constance Kiermaier, who moved into Bartlett Woods in 2016, art students have enjoyed a weekly class designed to accommodate all or no experience. Because Constance has taught for a very long time, she is quite adept at tailoring interesting assignments to a highly diverse group of eager participants.
The Art Center is located in a 2-bedroom apartment. Filled with natural light and ample space, Constance holds class for Bartlett residents. On any given class day, a visitor can find easels, paintbrushes, pads of paper, and assorted still life objects being put to creative use. No matter which group of new students, Constance says,
”I try to engage students who don’t know anything about art making, or only know the basics . . . I try to get them to engage with their own thoughts about what they see and feel and know. It is my goal to try to get them to create on their own. We start simple, with a flat design that has color and patterns. We use simple tools, like acrylic paint (easier and cheaper than oil!), or ink. For example, I have used my heirloom Crazy Quilt as a source of inspiration. What I love is the idea that they come in and WANT TO LEARN. It’s exciting for me, when during the course of the class, they come up with something they thought about, and it can be accomplished.”