We are going to be kids again and the theme of the monthy program is “Sidewalk Chalk Drawing” Following the reference material of David Zinn, we will attempt to create whimsical art on the sidewalk and alleyway by the gallery. If the heat is too bad, we will do the same thing in the building on paper. Materials are simple – kids sidewalk chalks. Dollar store, garage sale, etc. Nothing fancy. One additional item…….BLACK, which is not usual in a kid set of chalk. You will need either: vine or willow charcoal OR compressed charcoal or black soft pastel OR black sidewalk chalk.

Additional but not required:

soft pastels (not oil pastels) – these are smaller versions of fat chalks – and will wash away eventually also

kneeling pad (foam, blanket, etc.)

Smudging tool (bare hands, or glove, rag, piece of felt, dry sponge)

Baby Wipes OR something to clean your hands periodically

yardstick (to make straight lines)

dust broom (sweep concrete area prior to drawing)

I have purchased the book “The Chalk Art Handbook” by David Zinn and we will start the evening with some practice prior to going outside, so bring a pencil and scratch paper. You also can check out David Zinn on Facebook and watch his short videos.

See you Tuesday August 9th at 7:00, 2634 North 48th St.

Carmen Stineman