Next session of Art in Motion: April-June

Well, hopefully Spring really is right around the corner!  We have been having a great time exploring new art materials, learning new dances and songs, and making new friends.  I am reminded during Art in Motion classes of this quote by Loris Malaguzzi, founder of the Reggio-Emilia schools in Italy: "Nothing without joy."  There is such joy in making and moving, and I am so happy to be a part of the joy that is present when children and parents come together in a creative space.

The next session runs for seven weeks  and the cost is $80.  If you can't commit to a full session, drop-in classes are an option when space is available.  Drop-in classes are $12/child.

All classes are held at Bluebird Studios in New Bedford.  Classes are at 10:30am and last about an hour.

The dates for the sessions are:

Tuesdays: April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 3, 10

Wednesdays: April 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28, June 4, 11

Thursdays: May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, June 5, 12

Fridays: May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6, 13

You can contact me at decemberbluebird@gmail.com and let me know what session you are interested in taking.  Please feel free to pass this information on to a friend!

Thanks,

Benares

Make Your Own Paint!

Homemade Paint 

1/2 cup flour

1/2 cup salt

1/2 cup water

Food coloring or liquid watercolors

Stir the flour and salt together.  Add water and blend until very smooth.  Add food coloring of choice.  You can vary the amount of water to achieve a thick or thin paint.

Why make your own paint?

Besides being a fun activity in and of itself, making your own paint (or any art material!) is a rewarding experience.  You probably already have these ingredients in your kitchen cupboard, and it's great for kids to see that it's easy to be resourceful and use what you have to create a work of art.  It's economical to make your own paint, and a great way for kids to learn about the interaction of ingredients.  Making your own art materials encourages kids to "tinker"; that is,

they have the opportunity to play with measurements and see first hand what happens when you add more water, less salt, and so on.  It's also great to know that this is a non-toxic, safe recipe.  And what could be simpler than flour, salt, and water?