Dreams

This week we talked to the children about their dreams. We created an enclosed area out of cardboard and hung some colorful fabric and welcomed them to the space. We read a book about dreams and asked them what they saw in their dreams.

The results were paintings on the inside of the cardboard panels. Many of the children enjoyed talking while they painted.

We enjoy changing up the studio so the children can see the many different ways we can create a new environment. We are lucky to have such a large space and moveable furniture.

Happy New Year Everyone!

New Session and New Happenings at the Studio

We are ready for our next session and are happy that we'll have returning students. This first session has been wonderful. As a new business owner these past months have been encouraging considering the state of our economy. It's been refreshing to know our community and parents find value in the arts and investing in their children. I also want to thank all my friends that have signed up for classes and supported us from the start. I feel like you're all my extended family growing with us as each session goes by.

We want to get to a point where we can start giving back. On the agenda for the new year we plan to host a variety of events centered toward families and artists. Below are a few ideas we have, I would love to hear from you about ideas or experiences you might have had with vendors or other events.

Magical Minds Studio belongs to everyone with a love for children and art.

Ideas for Events:

Family Craft Night
Parenting Speakers
Artist Exhibits
Craft Fair
Puppet Shows
Music/Concerts
Music and Art Day
Magical Mess Day (VERY MESSY PLAY)
Movie Night
Adult Craft Night
Story Time
Kids Fashion Shows
....still thinking of things!

Birthday Bash

YES, we host parties! We have a blast and so do the kids. This party was early this month and it was a jungle theme. One of the birthday girls is a student at the studio and so it was even more fun to have her celebrate with us.

We had over 20 kids and they all left with paint on their faces and glitter in their hair, on their clothes...you get the picture.

Until the next party....

Building!

My interest in art came from a need to work with my hands. I love sculpting and this project was sort of close to my heart. We presented the children with all sorts of materials to paint and build objects with - on the ground. I had saved the cones that came with all our cabinets forever and they are now getting put to use!

Here are a few pictures of the finished pieces and one of our artists at work!

Books, stories, pictures

This week we decided to continue with the "me" theme and supplied the children with tools and materials to make their own story books.

We ended up with books about plants, eels, visits to far away places, people, food and more. It was great to see them select their paper, then draw as they told their story.

Art by our Artists

All our Facilitators are Artists themeselves. Some of you are curious as to what they create. I've posted some of their works and you will find them all at the studio. If you would like to purchase any of these pieces feel free to contact us.

Body Parts!

This week is all about the body, it's parts and how those parts work. Life size paintings were made, mini me's were collaged and clay people, or rather parts were sculpted.

The children really got a kick out of making their hair a different color. Dressing themselves up and showing their parents. This was a really fun project for them and one they could really become a part of.

Let is snow continues...

The older children created winter scenes that provoked lots of reflection. We are always amazed at what they think about and how deep their thoughts can be. This box was made by a 6 year old boy.


All the children, 18 months and older loved making snowmen and none of them wanted to leave any behind, not even to dry! I bet parents had lots of glitter to wipe off in their cars...sorry! We can't help but give them glitter, they love it. Where else can they dumb a pound of it and not worry about the mess?

Let It Snow!

On the first day of snowfall we were setup with winter materials. The children made snowflakes, snowmen, sculpted trees covered in snow, and at the water table we melted ice so they could see what happens to the snow when it melts. This was a hit, ice cube after ice cube was melted! At the sand table we filled it with fine white sand and let the children arrange natural objects to create a winter forest.