My Summer Schedule is posted.

An Exciting Endeavor!

I feel like I have dropped the ball somewhat this summer on blogging about the different art classes I taught. It will happen. . . eventually. All of my free "art time" has been taken up by an exciting new endeavor that will require a temporary pause from teaching my Creative Elements classes. The PTO at the school my children attend has set aside a nice chunk of money to be used toward starting a volunteer powered art program. Any guesses who they asked to head it up? :) I was excited to jump on board with this project. I have such fond memories of my elementary art teacher. She was a huge influence in my life and I most likely would not have developed the love of art that I now have without the art education I received as a child. The whole reason I started Creative Elements is because I saw a huge void in the elementary school system. I knew I could teach art to my own children, but what about everyone else? This program will provide a once a month art lesson based on an influential artist for each grade that will be presented by a parent or grandparent volunteer. I have to give a huge thank you to Mary Mac Elementary who were so willing to share with us what they have already been doing. I was able to use that as a foundation and then build on it even more, applying my background in art education. It is a huge undertaking, but I feel so strongly about it. I'm excited to make a difference in our children's education! So please be patient. I will do other classes eventually and I do still have Clay studio time available at my home. And maybe, just maybe, when the kiddos get back to school I will actually be able to post some pictures from this summer!

Introduction to Clay

This was one of my favorite classes so far. There is something about clay that kids just love. It is such a long process of making the artwork, waiting for it to be fired, glazed, and fired again. But when they finally got to see their finished projects, they were all so excited. I have heard reports that many of the children have been using their mugs and pots at breakfast, to plant flowers in, and all kinds of fun things. I hope all the kids had a great time! I know I did!

New Potter's Wheel Workshop Scheduled

The next potter's wheel workshop will be held Saturday June 4 from 9:00-11:00am. The cost is just $10 and space is limited so let me know soon if you would like to attend. Email: creativeelementsinfo{at}gmail{dot}com.

Schedule Change

Due to several circumstances, I need to cancel the "Bounce into a Book" class this summer. I hope that doesn't cause any problems. If you were planning on registering, I still have three other classes available and registration is open on all of them. And just because there is no art class there, doesn't mean you can't "bounce" over and have a great time this summer at BOUNCE. They are offering some great deals right now for year passes to their facebook friends so head over and check it out!

Welcome Bouncers!!!

Welcome to all of you who saw the post about Art with Bounce on Facebook. Don't forget to like Creative Elements on facebook also so you can stay up to date on new class offerings and special giveaways!

The Class I will be teaching at Bounce is called "Bounce into a Book". It is a fun way to get P.E., Reading, and Art all in and your kids just think they are playing. Each day of the class we will highlight some children's literature and then use that as a springboard to create some wonderful art projects. One of the projects will be a clay sculpture that the kids will get to have fired and glazed! It is a great class for the whole family with special pricing for a family pass. We will have one class for younger kids and one for older kids. Your kids can follow up all the art fun with more fun playing at Bounce!

Follow the links above for details. You can email me at: creativeelementsinfo@gmail.com to register. Registration is open and I recommend registering early as space will be limited.

Also, go to auctionfrogs.org and click on the link to the Lake Hazel Elementary School fundraiser to bid on admission to all of my summer classes!

Summer Schedule

I can't believe it's time to start thinking about summer, but I know we are already marking dates for trips and other activities, so I thought I better get my summer schedule lined up. . . and let me tell you, it's going to be a good one. Last summer was the first for Creative Elements and I learned a lot. Thank you so much to all of you who were my guinea pigs. This summer I have tried to make it more accessible to the Treasure Valley by having one of the classes held at BOUNCE just off of the Meridian exit. I have also offered some classes that are designed for families with special family pricing. I know how expensive it gets to involve all of your kids, so hopefully this will make it a little easier for families to participate. Another change for this year is that I expanded the drawing and design class to include upper elementary as well as middle school aged children. Add in the ongoing Potter's Wheel Workshop and Studio for ages 14 and up, and there's a little something for everyone. I hope you find what you are looking for. If you have questions or would like to register email me at: creativeelmentsinfo@gmail.com