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Teaching children about art is a good idea

It's been proven that early exposure to visual art, music, or drama promotes activity in the brain.

·    Art helps children understand other subjects much more clearly—from math and science, to language arts and geography.

·    Art nurtures inventiveness as it engages children in a process that aids in the development of self-esteem, self-discipline, cooperation, and self-motivation.

·    Participating in art activities helps children to gain the tools necessary for understanding human experience, adapting to and respecting others' ways of working and thinking, developing creative problem-solving skills, and communicating thoughts and ideas in a variety of ways.

·    Teaching children about art is not just about showing them how to recognize a van Gogh or Picasso; it's about preparing young minds for a future of invaluable experiences, art related or otherwise. In our quest to gain knowledge on a subject we often buy books and hope that it will bring something magical to our experience. Books can make a difference, and create miracles, but only if you are committed to doing the work.

·     Art is a starting point that may take you into any field.  Creativity knows no bounds.

Why The Art Workshop?    

I am a graduate of The Learning Connexion, New Zealand’s biggest Art School, where I obtained a Diploma in Art & Creativity (Honours). Since 2008 I have participated in various group exhibitions in Tauranga, Wellington and Auckland as well as solo exhibitions in St Heliers Community Library in 2010 and The Depot Gallery Devonport in 2012. I was invited to exhibit at the NZ Art Show in Wellington in August 2012.  I have delivered Art Workshops to groups of children to explore some of “The Masters” as well as individual art lessons to develop creativity and Drawing Classes for children age 7 -12.

I believe that inherently everyone is creative. This creativity is unfortunately taken away from us by the development of inhibitions when we get to around 8 years old. At this age children start to question whether what they create artistically is “good enough”. I have a passion for nurturing and rekindling this creativity in children. My interest lies in creating something original (mostly painting) out of naturally occurring shapes and phenomena in nature. There is more to everything than just the exterior and that compels me to move away from painting popular or regular subjects.

I am fortunate enough to have rediscovered my creativity and I want to share this amazing experience with you and your child.

We start by making Connections through Drawing

Drawing is one of the most important activities students can do. Drawing not only provides the basis for other creative activities - like painting, sculpture and printmaking - but it also provides a direct link with reading, writing and especially mathematics. The connection between drawing and geometric shapes and measurements simply cannot be denied. And do you know what else? Drawing is the single most accessible form of art available. All you need is a pencil and a sheet of paper.

Drawing Classes every Saturday 2-4 pm

No materials needed, just bring your child

$30 per lesson, but remember first Lesson is FREE

(give it a go!)