By Holly Kline
Locally-owned Myart Art School in Fishers offers a variety of classes, workshops and events for kids and adults who are either beginners or more experienced. Myart operates studios in Fishers, Carmel, Noblesville and Zionsville and the Fishers location is at 12244 East 116th St. on the Rita’s Backyard property.
Sylvia Runningen is the owner of the Fishers, Noblesville and Carmel Myart schools. Runningen is an art teacher who taught with Myart before buying the business and opening the Fishers location. She believes art can be taught. “We are all about teaching,” said Runningen. “We want to be able to teach kids and adults drawing skills plus skills to be able to use all the different art mediums.”
Kids can start taking weekly art classes at the age of 4 and the classes plus workshops are available for all ages. Myart teachers have an arts background and are trained to teach the guided method of drawing. Class sizes are kept small. “The kids can learn a lot more,” Runningen stated. “We have more time to spend on the art pieces. Children do have a passion for art and in our classes they are given the time to practice their creativity.”
Natalie Robbins’ second-grade daughter recently started taking a Myart class in Fishers. “Our daughter loves to draw so we thought a class at Myart would be a great way to have her do something she enjoys,” said Robbins. “After the first class our daughter loved it and said she couldn’t wait until it was Tuesday again so she could go back!”
The city of Fishers has an active art scene to which Myart contributes. “Anyone that takes our classes is usually more aware of art activities that are going on, such as art shows, said Runningen. “Hopefully as kids get older they will know what an art gallery is about and could walk in and identify the different mediums and maybe recognize famous artists’ works.”
Those interested in upcoming classes, art camps or scheduled painting events should visit the Myart website at www.myartindy.com/. “We’re happy to be in the Fishers area; our school has been very successful,” Runningen stated. “We’re glad to serve the kids and adults who have a passion for art.”
