Children's classes
Art is a child’s first language. Art helps children grow physically by improving hand-eye coordination and fine muscular control. Art helps children grow emotionally by giving them a healthy outlet for emotional expression as well as building self- confidence. Art helps children grow cognitively by processing visual information, and pattern recognition. For all of these reasons, art is vital for your children.
You may ask, “Why should I enroll my children in extracurricular art education if they already get it in school?” Research shows that children involved in arts education programs can help ensure a child’s success in school and life! America for the Arts (www.americaforthearts.com) reports that young people who consistently participate in art programs are:
- Four times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement
- Three times more likely to be elected to class office within their schools
- Four times more likely to participate in a math and science fair
- Four times more likely to win an award for writing an essay or poem
You may ask, “Why should I enroll my children in extracurricular art education if they already get it in school?” Research shows that children involved in arts education programs can help ensure a child’s success in school and life! America for the Arts (www.americaforthearts.com) reports that young people who consistently participate in art programs are:
- Four times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement
- Three times more likely to be elected to class office within their schools
- Four times more likely to participate in a math and science fair
- Four times more likely to win an award for writing an essay or poem
Private art classes
I offer one-on-one classes for children taught in your home at your convenience by appointment. One of the greatest benefits to having an art teacher all to yourself is that any project is catered completely to your child. Contact me for pricing.
Crafternoon Classes
I can teach individual or group classes in your home. Invite your child, siblings and neighborhood friends to all participate in an afternoon art class that you can host. An ArtCraftParty class provides a fun, high quality art education specifically designed for elementary students after school. Each class involves a hands-on art project to be completed by each student, which includes specific art education skills.
TheArtCraftParty class curriculum encourages students to develop skills through art education, which include creative problem solving, focus and self discipline.
Contact me for pricing.
TheArtCraftParty class curriculum encourages students to develop skills through art education, which include creative problem solving, focus and self discipline.
Contact me for pricing.
Adult art classes and crafty consultations
Yes, I teach adult classes! As a multi-disciplinary artist I have expansive knowledge in many areas of art and crafting. I teach adults on a one-on-one basis. To schedule a private class with me, contact me and let me know what you want to learn or tell me about a project you want to make. I will tailor a class to suit you and your needs. I have guided other artists through their creative vision by helping them to go boldly in the direction of their dreams.
Basic beading and beyond (Adults only)
I teach jewelry-making techniques to adults. Private sessions are best for learning. I can show you how to make that necklace you saw in that magazine. I can teach you the skills to make simple beaded jewelry and the concepts beyond them for more advanced jewelry design. Call to tell me about your interest and I will give you pricing for your tailor-made class.
Classes for educational organizations
I have taught at camps and nursery schools, elementary schools and after-school programs. If your school/organization is interested in inviting me to teach a session or multiple sessions to a group or groups. The ArtCraftParty class curriculum encourages students to develop skills through art education which include creative problem solving, focus and self discipline. Contact me for literature and pricing.
Earn your Girl Scout Jewelry Badge
Bring your troop together and I will bring all the materials your scouts will need to create something worthy of their jewelry badges. While they are beading I will provide the girls with an educational history of jewelry and teach them about the tools of the trade. Each girl will receive professionally-clasped jewelry and a vocabulary sheet of all the terms they learned in my class. See birthday parties for projects. Contact me to get prices for non profit groups.
"BFF" Best Friends Class
Childhood friendship is something to be celebrated. Give your child and their BFF the gift of making something to wear and cherish as a symbol of the bond. A private beading session can be arranged in the home. I will bring hundreds of colors of beads and show them how to create complimentary beaded designs that will be unique and yet match together. They can add best friend charms, best bud charms or a BFF charm to their necklace. The BFF charm project takes into account a group of best friends. Call for pricing.
Mothers and Daughters Class
Celebrate the mother-daughter bond by custom making a matching set of jewelry together. Schedule an appointment and I can bring all of the materials you request to create your custom jewelry. I will stay to inspire your creativity and clasp the jewelry professionally when you are both finished. This class can be scheduled anytime of year but makes a great Mother’s Day, birthday, or teacher's conference day activity. Call for pricing.