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Our Relationship With Mistakes

Mistakes are a part of life. We all make mistakes on a daily basis. For some reason though, we feel that we shouldn’t. We feel the need to hide our mistakes. Artists of all levels tend to struggle with this. We hide our work away, waiting to reach some imagined perfection. Only then can weContinue reading “Our Relationship With Mistakes”

Incorporate Creative Activity Into Your Mindfulness Practice

Practice self care by blending creative activity with mindfulness.

Tips for setting up a kids Makerspace

For the past 5 years I have taught art and managed art studios and makerspaces designed with kids in mind. One question I am asked frequently at my job is, “How could I set up a small makerspace for my kids at home?” Well today I thought I would offer a few tips to getContinue reading “Tips for setting up a kids Makerspace”

Sometimes Art Is Messy

So one thing that I find I am constantly saying is, “Sometimes art is messy.” In our culture we tend to have a fear of mess. This fear can act as an inhibitor to our creativity. We tell our children, “Don’t make a mess.” We tell ourselves, “I can’t do that it is too messy.”Continue reading “Sometimes Art Is Messy”

Sensory Art Play

I was first introduced to the idea of Sensory Art for kids when I lived in Portland, OR. The class was offered at an art studio called Art A La Carte that I frequented with my kids. Though my kids were too old for the class I fell in love with the concept. When IContinue reading “Sensory Art Play”

More fun with collage, part 2.

In Fun With Collages, Part 1 we looked at torn paper collages, cut paper collage, and vision boards. The post was getting long, but I felt like there was still so much more to cover! So today we will look at recycled art paper collages, cardboard collages, fabric collages, and found object collages. Just aContinue reading “More fun with collage, part 2.”

Abstract Watercolor Project

Check out this is a fun and easy project to get your creative juices flowing! This project is geared towards adults, however I have done this with kids as young as 9 before and it has gone really well. Children just need to be old enough to follow instructions and patient enough to work throughContinue reading “Abstract Watercolor Project”