Studio West Gallery features artwork by Work Skills Corporation Academy students

June 4, 2012 - PRLog -- Studio West Gallery, the Home of Art with a Heart, is pleased to announce a limited engagement show featuring artwork by students of the Work Skills Corporation Academy.

Paintings, batiks, watercolors, collages, color pencil designs, and scratchboard pieces created by approximately 20 students in Kathryn Fox’s art classes will be available for public viewing June 1st – 15th, 2012 at 111 S. West Street in Brighton, Michigan. A reception will be held at Studio West on Friday, June 8th from 5-6 p.m., followed by the WSC Academy graduation at 6:30 p.m. at Ciao Amici’s banquet hall. Fifteen students will be graduating this year.

Founded in 2009, WSC Academy utilizes a non-traditional, student-centered structure that adapts to meet individual needs. The school is dedicated to assisting students and their families with academic and vocational needs that have not been met in the traditional classroom. Students take all the same classes offered in a traditional school, including algebra, geometry, chemistry, biology, English, civics, and economics. WSC's unique school consists of individualized academics through both online learning and project based in-person classes, providing students the opportunity to achieve a high school diploma or prepare for the GED. WSC Academy also offers a “Learn & Earn Work program,” and job training.

Studio West is open Tuesdays-Saturdays from 12 noon -8 p.m. The gallery and retail room feature unique art works and gift items for purchase, created by individuals who have barriers to employment and their professional artist allies. For the most up-to-date information about classes, workshops, and other experiential art opportunities please check out Studio West’s website and Facebook page.

Studio West Gallery is a venture of Work Skills Corporation, a 501(c)3 community-based organization that is committed to providing employment to people with barriers to employment, and optimizing human potential.