World Bee Day is coming up on Friday May 20th. The UN started World Bee day in 2018 to raise awareness of the importance of the pollinators, the threats they face and their contribution to sustainable development. The bees do so much for us that they deserve an art project! Have fun using bubble wrap […]
Looking for some creative ideas for the Easter basket? Here are some art materials to add to the chocolates in an Easter basket: Egg shaped chalk– such a great shape for little hands that are just starting to learn how to colour or older kids that love creating with chalk. Chalk doesn’t have to just be […]
Is your house overflowing with art your kids have made? Do you want some ideas of what to do with it all? Some of the kids in art club like to come on zoom a little early and show us all of their artwork. I love seeing the beautiful creations and I think it takes a lot […]
I believe in supporting others when they are working towards their dreams. I learned this from my mom. When my husband came out with his first published book, my mom bought 20 copies and gave them as gifts to her friends. I know what it is like to go for your dreams while also working […]
When I found out that February is Black History Month, I set out to come up with an art project inspired by Canadian artists. I found beautiful quilts that were designed by David Woods and crafted by Myla Borden and Marlene Dorrington of the Vale Quilters Association in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia. David Woods was […]
As kids get older, they are harder on themselves and their art. By the time they are adults, they have such a hard time being kind to their own art. This year for Valentine’s Day I decided to do a blog post on how to be kind to your own art. If kids aren’t feeling […]
I love watching the winter Olympics almost as much as I love designing art projects for kids. With the controversy surrounding the Beijing 2022 winter Olympics and Paralympics, I had a had a hard time deciding if I should do Olympic themed art projects this year. I decided that I still want to recognize the […]
Teaching children about different cultures and celebrations around the world is important to expand their world view. Each year, people in China and around the world celebrate Lunar New Year with festivities that last for 15 days. Lunar New Year is a celebration that starts at the beginning of the calendar year that is based […]
A vision board is a visual representation of your dreams and goals. It goes well beyond just cutting and pasting images on a board….it is a tool that helps you focus on what’s really important in your life. How to make a Vision Board Suggested Art Supplies-It is recommended to have a background surface […]
The free art lesson on creating mugs of hot chocolate art was a great success! 35 families signed up. It warmed my heart to see so many families creating together. I am amazed at how well kids do learning over zoom. They are polite…they know when to mute during a demo…they know how to […]
