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More Information
If you have a group of 4 or more, a private group workshop for any of the programs can be arranged.
All programs require advance registration with a deposit. Classes are small so individual attention is assured. Please give thoughtful consideration of your attendance as last minute dropouts impacts the quality of the experience for everyone.
Materials and refreshments are included in most of the programs. Some classes call for the additional use of personal items that are specified in the description of the class. Dress is always casual and comfortable.
Payment can be made by check sent to Wild Heart Art, 909 Harvard, Houston, Texas 77008. Please call 832-618-1416 if you need directions or have any questions.
The studio is in Houston Heights. There are great little places to eat close to the studio. A list and menus of restaurants are available at the studio.
For out of town guests, the Sycamore Bed & Breakfast (713-861-4117) is located nearby.
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Wild Heart Painting
Through discussion and painting you are introduced to the wonder of your
creativity. You will be guided and supported as you connect to your innate
creative source as a means of authentic self-expression. This powerful and
transformative process invites passion, play, and purpose. All you need is a
willingness to open your heart and explore.
The program begins with dialogue and the concepts that make painting for
process unique. Within the first hour you begin painting using a rich array
of succulent colors and fine brushes. You will discover that painting can be
a joyful sensual experience.
Elisabeth Keely Wilson captures the experience of the creative process and
describes it as, "Opening to the mystery of myself, I am asked to enter the
unknown and to follow my instincts. Hidden within the cloud of unknowingness
resides a presence which is constantly guiding me toward my true self."1
When you explore your creativity you may be surprised...you may be
delighted...you may be WILD...you learn to trust. Often participants leave
the workshop feeling a new sense of freedom.
1 KALEIDOSCOPE: Artistic Techniques for the Creative Soul.
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Collage for the Wild Heart and Wild Heart Altar Screens
Express your creativity through collage in an intuitive process of exploration and artmaking.
As with all other Wild Heart Art offerings, no previous art experience is necessary. You will be guided and supported in an atmosphere of caring and sharing as you experiment and play with a wonderful array of materials and techniques. In this class participants absolutely delight in the magic of the creative process.
Most materials are provided but you may want to add personal items to make it uniquely yours. Just scout around the home before class and find any small pictures, poems, totems, icons and/or sacred symbols that are meaningful to you.
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Wild Heart Altar Screens are folding collages that can be placed on a table, or as part of a personal altar, and can be folded for storage and travel. They are an exceptional form of personal expression and can provide a visual reminder to connect to and honor that which is meaningful in your life. Many participants elect to create these in memory of a special event or person.
You will be guided in collage techniques to make your altar screen, so bring any significant items you wish to include. It is not necessary to purchase any other supplies for the Altar Screen class.
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Other Programs
At Wild Heart Art we are always adding fun ways to express your creativity. You never know what is new so check the calendar frequently to see what
is coming. We welcome your requests and suggestions, and will also design a program especially for you and your group.
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Arte del Corazón Nichos (Heart Art Niches)
Nichos are small boxes from Mexico. They are often metal with a glass front so that a special personal or religious item can be displayed. You will create your own unique nicho with symbols, pictures, and words. In this program dialogue, inspiration, and reflection invite the heart to express what is meaningful, comforting, and healing for you. Choose from an assortment of supplied materials and bring any keepsakes or trinkets that you wish to include in your Arte del Corazón Nicho. It becomes your very personal icon that symbolically represents what brings you strength and well-being.
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Collage for the Wild Heart: An Intuitive and Collaborative Process Journal Project
This special project of Wild Heart Art is a year-long exchange that supports each individual's ongoing creative practice. Participants select their own theme, make their journal covers, and three inside pages. The journal then passes throughout the group on a rotation schedule with each person completing art in each journal. At the end of the year there is a reception and showing of all the journals for family and friends to share in this amazing journey. The journal then returns to its original creator.
In the beginning everyone meets to go over the details necessary to ensure a successful program. Other gatherings throughout the year are fun but optional. Attending at least one Wild Heart Art program prior to participation in the program is required so that everyone has an understanding of the "process" approach.
The project that is now in progress. If you are interested in participating in the next project beginning in 2009, please email kay for details.
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Wild Heart Art Mask Making
Throughout time masks have been important components of the ceremonial and spiritual life of our ancestors. While masks are generally thought to conceal the wearer, they can also offer revealing and regenerative power.
Connect with your innate creative source energy and make your own unique mask. You will be guided and supported as you animate your mask. As with all Wild Heart Art classes, we will honor the creative process as it unfolds. No previous art or mask making experience is necessary. All materials and snacks are provided. You also may wish to bring additional personal items for adornment of your mask. Please bring a sack lunch.
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Mandala Heart Art
Mandalas are considered sacred art. Found in many traditions since ancient
times, the circular image becomes a pathway for self-expression, insight,
healing, and introspective meditation or prayer. Like other programs at Wild
Heart Art, you will be guided and supported throughout the creation of your
personal Mandala. In fostering an atmosphere that invites contemplation,
spontaneity, and creativity, you connect with the inner voice of the
heart as it incubates what needs to be born. All you need reveals itself.
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Applying Your Feminine Divine and Healing Wisdom: A study and creative project to explore the feminine archetypes of the Goddess, Shaman, and Crone
Learn about the archetypes of the Goddess, Shaman, & Crone.
Practice BEING with your archetype and in the present. - Identify and access the qualities that call to you and which are uniquely yours. - Be lovingly guided to a new way of perceiving yourself and others. - Learn how to apply these fresh insights to the world we live in today.
Create an art project that reflects your unique expression. Understanding the Goddess, Shaman, and Crone can lead to a different way of perceiving yourself and others. Consider that the GODDESS archetype embodies wisdom, guidance, physical grace, athletic prowess and sensuality. Examples: Athena, warrior woman & Venus, beauty and sexuality. The archetype of the SHAMAN is one of a healer which utilizes the gifts of nature along with spiritual knowledge. Examples: Earth Mother, Mother Nature (Pachu Mama), Spiritual and Religious Leaders, i.e. Mother Teresa. The CRONE represents the ancient wise woman. Aging+Creativity= Metamorphosis. Examples: Our ancestors, our grandmothers, and eventually ourselves.
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COOL CREATIVITY - CREATE YOUR DAY
Arrange a time that works with your schedule!
Gather 4-8 friends, family, or co-workers and come create at Wild Heart Art. You choose the program or project that calls to you and your group.
This is great for birthday celebrations, team-building, and reunions with family and friends. The studio with its thousands of art supplies invite creativity for all.
No previous art experience is needed. You and your group will be guided and supported as you experiment and play with a wonderful array of materials.
Contact Kay at 832-618-1416 or email kay@kaykemp.com to schedule your fabulous gathering. Rates vary depending on the project, number of participants and the length of gathering.
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MAGICAL MAY
Thoroughly Wild Thursdays Open Studio - Just for Fun
May 3, 2012
First Thursdays are wild at Wild Heart Art. 
The studio will be in full swing preparing for the "New Roots" art show on Saturday so this month's "First Thursday" is canceled. Please scroll down for all the event details.
We look forward to seeing you at the show and at another time in the studio.
NEW ROOTS
May 5, 2012
Art Show to Benefit Heights Boulevard Beautification Project
 On May 5, 2012 local artists Virginia Baker, Sharon Bartlett, and Kay Kemp join together with members of the Heights community to present “New Roots.” Please join the artists from 5 to 8:30 pm at 901 Harvard, the business site for Rob Hellyer’s Premier Remodeling and Construction Company. A portion of the art sales and all donations will benefit the Boulevard Beautification project to repopulate the trees.
 This First Saturday event is inspired by Jean Shinoda Bolen, author of “Like a Tree: How Trees, Women, and Tree People Can Save the Planet.” Like Dr. Bolen, the artists are committed to saving, replanting, and celebrating trees. Due to the loss of millions of trees throughout Texas including the Boulevard, this is a timely theme and cause.
Artist Virginia Baker is an abstract impressionist who is inspired by images emanating from the universe. She studies with Arthur Turner at the Glassell Art School. Heights artist, Sharon Grace Bartlett creates extraordinary contemporary assemblage reflecting the feminine spirit. Artist and creativity coach Kay Kemp of Wild Heart Art in the Heights creates mixed media collage and painting to touch the heart and stir the soul.
Mark your calendar and join your neighbors in celebrating beautification of the Boulevard.
We'd love to know if you're coming so please "Click to Register" to RSVP
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Wine Women & Wild Heart Art
May 10, 2012
Join us for an evening of delicious wine, wonderfully wild women fun and collage art at Water 2 Wine, Houston.
Thursday,6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Water 2 Wine
3331 Westpark Drive, Houston, TX 77005
For registration contact
houston@water2wine.com or call 713-662-WINE(9463)
Facilitated by Kay Kemp of Wild Heart Art
$40/person includes a glass of your favorite wine and all you need to create your own special greeting cards. No previous art experience is necessary. You will be guided and supported in an atmosphere of caring and sharing as you experiment and play with a wonderful array of materials.
Water2Wine
Visual Arts Alliance Exhibition
May 11 - June 20, 2012
Kay's art has been selected to appear with other artists at this annual juried exhibition.
JUICY JUNE
JOIN US IN JUICY JUNE FOR SUMMER FUN & CREATIVITY
Thoroughly Wild Thursdays Open Studio - Just for Fun
June 7, 2012
First Thursdays are wild at Wild Heart Art. 
Reserve your place for an afternoon of wild-hearted artmaking with creative and caring wild women. This is an opportunity for returning students to work independently on their projects. Bring your goodies and come collage, collaborate, cavort, chuckle, and create.
Noon to 4:00
$35 due at registration.
Sorry, no refunds since space is limited.
This class is currently filled. Please email Kay@WildHeartArt.com to be placed on the wait list.
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Cool Creativity - A Day with Kay - Just for Fun
June 16, 2012
Let your creativity soar and come for a day of play creating the project of your choice. As with all other Wild Heart Art offerings, no previous art experience is necessary. You will be guided and supported individually in your creation.
Choose from these projects:
• WILD HEARTED ARTED BOOKS
• BEAUTIFUL BOXES
• DIVA DOLLS
• ARTE DEL CORAZóN NICHOS ( Heart Art Niches)
WILD HEARTED ARTED BOOKS
Collage your own "Arted" book with meaningful messages and thoughts that inspire you. Choose a subject or theme and play with plentiful pretty papers, passionate painting, audacious adornments, terrific textiles, and wise words. This is creativity without compromise.
Blank board books will be supplied as well as a plethora of materials. You are welcome to bring any personal photos, memorabilia, sayings, or embellishments you wish to include in your book.
BEAUTIFUL BOXES
Collage your heart out on an extraordinary treasure box. You will be guided through the process of creating a one-of-a-kind box with mixed media techniques using paints, handmade papers, fibers, trims and fabulous finds. These are wonderful for gifts as well as holding your personal treasures.
DIVA DOLLS
 Feel the joy of creative expression in making your own unique DIVA (a woman of special significance) Doll with an array of papers, fabrics, and embellishments "fit for a DIVA". Creating this two-dimensional mixed media art doll is like playing paper dolls, only better! Your completed doll becomes a personal expression of the DIVA within.
ARTE DEL CORAZĂłN NICHOS ( Heart Art Niches)
Nichos are small boxes from Mexico. They are often metal with a glass front so that a special personal or religious item can be displayed. You will create your nicho with symbols, pictures, and words. In this program dialogue, inspiration, and reflection invite the heart to express what is meaningful, comforting, and healing for you. Choose from an assortment of supplied materials and bring any keepsakes or trinkets that you wish to include in your Arte del CorazĂłn Nicho. It becomes your very personal icon that symbolically represents what brings you strength and well-being. 
Saturday, June 16,2012, from 10 - 5:00 pm. The cost of the workshop will be $95. Materials included but we suggest you bring any special momentos or photos that you would like to include in your project. Nicho items should be small ranging in size up to about 2" and not be more than 1/4" deep to achieve the best results.
Cost: $65 + $30 materials fee. A deposit of $45 is due upon registration. Registration deadline June 11, 2012.
Due to limited space, deposits must be received at least one week in advance of class in order to hold your place. Thank you in advance for this consideration.
Deposits are refundable until 7 days prior to start of workshop (minus $25 handling) or may be transferred to another class without a handling fee.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Wild Wednesday Open Studio - Just for Fun
June 20, 2012
Reserve your space for wild-hearted artmaking with wild-hearted women. An afternoon of creativity and collage to work on individual projects. Bring your goodies and come collage, collaborate, cavort, chuckle, and create.
New students welcome!
And NO experience is necessary!
Noon to 4:00
$35 due at registration for returning students. An optional materials fee of $15 if you choose to not to bring your supplies. First time new participants: $65 which includes all materials.
Sorry, no refunds since space is limited.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
JUMP FOR JOY JULY
Give yourself a creativity vacation and you will surely jump for joy!
Thoroughly Wild Thursdays Open Studio - Just for Fun
July 5, 2012
First Thursdays are wild at Wild Heart Art. 
Reserve your place for an afternoon of wild-hearted artmaking with creative and caring wild women. This is an opportunity for returning students to work independently on their projects. Bring your goodies and come collage, collaborate, cavort, chuckle, and create.
Noon to 4:00
$35 due at registration for returning students. An optional materials fee of $15 if you choose to not to bring your supplies. First time new participants: $65 which includes all materials.
Sorry, no refunds since space is limited.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Wild Wednesday Open Studio - Just for Fun
July 18, 2012
Reserve your space for wild-hearted artmaking with wild-hearted women. An afternoon of creativity and collage to work on individual projects. Bring your goodies and come collage, collaborate, cavort, chuckle, and create.
New students welcome!
And NO experience is necessary!
Noon to 4:00
$35 due at registration for returning students. An optional materials fee of $15 if you choose to not to bring your supplies. First time new participants: $65 which includes all materials.
Sorry, no refunds since space is limited.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
AUDACIOUS AUGUST
Fearless Creativity is on the agenda for August.
Give yourself a day to play and create with no rules.
Thoroughly Wild Thursdays Open Studio - Just for Fun
August 2, 2012
First Thursdays are wild at Wild Heart Art. 
Reserve your place for an afternoon of wild-hearted artmaking with creative and caring wild women. This is an opportunity for returning students to work independently on their projects. Bring your goodies and come collage, collaborate, cavort, chuckle, and create.
Noon to 4:00
$35 due at registration for returning students. An optional materials fee of $15 if you choose to not to bring your supplies. First time new participants: $65 which includes all materials.
Sorry, no refunds since space is limited.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Wild Wednesday Open Studio - Just for Fun
August 15, 2012
Reserve your space for wild-hearted artmaking with wild-hearted women. An afternoon of creativity and collage to work on individual projects. Bring your goodies and come collage, collaborate, cavort, chuckle, and create.
New students welcome!
And NO experience is necessary!
Noon to 4:00
$35 due at registration for returning students. An optional materials fee of $15 if you choose to not to bring your supplies. First time new participants: $65 which includes all materials.
Sorry, no refunds since space is limited.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Serendipatous September
Now is the time to discover the joy and healing power of art.
Thoroughly Wild Thursdays Open Studio - Just for Fun
September 6, 2012
First Thursdays are wild at Wild Heart Art. 
Reserve your place for an afternoon of wild-hearted artmaking with creative and caring wild women. This is an opportunity for returning students to work independently on their projects. Bring your goodies and come collage, collaborate, cavort, chuckle, and create.
Noon to 4:00
$35 due at registration for returning students. An optional materials fee of $15 if you choose to not to bring your supplies. First time new participants: $65 which includes all materials.
Sorry, no refunds since space is limited.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Wild Wednesday Open Studio - Just for Fun
September 19, 2012
Reserve your space for wild-hearted artmaking with wild-hearted women. An afternoon of creativity and collage to work on individual projects. Bring your goodies and come collage, collaborate, cavort, chuckle, and create.
New students welcome!
And NO experience is necessary!
Noon to 4:00
$35 due at registration for returning students. An optional materials fee of $15 if you choose to not to bring your supplies. First time new participants: $65 which includes all materials.
Sorry, no refunds since space is limited.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
OH SO COOL OCTOBER
October festivity and creativity will be oh so cool.
Thoroughly Wild Thursdays Open Studio - Just for Fun
October 4, 2012
First Thursdays are wild at Wild Heart Art. 
Reserve your place for an afternoon of wild-hearted artmaking with creative and caring wild women. This is an opportunity for returning students to work independently on their projects. Bring your goodies and come collage, collaborate, cavort, chuckle, and create.
Noon to 4:00
$35 due at registration for returning students. An optional materials fee of $15 if you choose to not to bring your supplies. First time new participants: $65 which includes all materials.
Sorry, no refunds since space is limited.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Wild Wednesday Open Studio - Just for Fun
October 17, 2012
Reserve your space for wild-hearted artmaking with wild-hearted women. An afternoon of creativity and collage to work on individual projects. Bring your goodies and come collage, collaborate, cavort, chuckle, and create.
New students welcome! And NO experience is necessary!
Noon to 4:00
$35 due at registration for returning students. An optional materials fee of $15 if you choose to not to bring your supplies. First time new participants: $65 which includes all materials.
Sorry, no refunds since space is limited.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
NOURISHING NOVEMBER
Include creativity on the your holiday list to nourish heart and soul.
Thoroughly Wild Thursdays Open Studio - Just for Fun
November 1, 2012
First Thursdays are wild at Wild Heart Art. 
Reserve your place for an afternoon of wild-hearted artmaking with creative and caring wild women. This is an opportunity for returning students to work independently on their projects. Bring your goodies and come collage, collaborate, cavort, chuckle, and create.
Noon to 4:00
$35 due at registration for returning students. An optional materials fee of $15 if you choose to not to bring your supplies. First time new participants: $65 which includes all materials.
Sorry, no refunds since space is limited.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
DAZZLING DECEMBER
Delightful gatherings and delicious self-expression promises to make December dazzling.
Open House and Studio Sale
December 1, 2012
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Drop by for a glass of holiday cheer - a fun stop on your way to First Saturday events in the Heights.
See Kay's new work and artful one--of-a-kind gifts for that special someone on your list.
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