It's been a great start to the year at Art at the Center!!! We had a good turn out for the Big Chalk Draw, which took place on August 31st, 2012 in the parking lot of our facility. The weather was nice and cool to start out, then warmed us up nicely as the sun crept in and shone down on our colorful creations. Many children and family members arrived who reported that it was their first time participating in an activity there. Positive comments were made by them and many new signatures were added to the e-mail list about upcoming events, classes, and resources in the community. Along with the new enthusiasts, a number of seasoned members also sat down to get colorful with chalk. Previous interns, Cassie Meier, Chia-Hua Lu and Anna Goist, came to join in the making of new memories and bringing up the old. A reporter from the local paper, Patch, showed up and interviewed some of the kids as well, who were happy to give their names and get a chance to show off their artwork.
You can see the article and pictures here!--> http://forthunt.patch.com/articles/photos-art-at-the-center-hosts-chalk-draw#photo-11190894
I look forward to having many more opportunities to learn and expand my knowledge about art-making, and about working with children and their loved ones. I also hope to teach others about techniques that I know and to give them tools to take with them, so that they understand how art-making can be therapeutic, in addition to being energetic, nurturing, imaginative and, most importantly, FUN!
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