by Jenn | May 23, 2018 | Art Heals, Coaching, self esteem through art, stories from the studio
The current in-studio women’s session I have been running at the Self Esteem Through Art studio is unlike any other I have ever taught before. One, the technique is totally different and none of the women had ever experienced using this medium prior to...
by Jenn | Apr 16, 2018 | Art Heals, Kids, Nature, self esteem through art, stories from the studio
This week, we continued our girls’ Animal Magic classes with some very robust discussions about ELEPHANTS. The girls are loving the format where we start with a series of “clues” and they get to try to guess which animal/insect/creature we are going...
by Jenn | Apr 10, 2018 | Art Heals, Kids, self esteem through art, stories from the studio
I had a studio full of boys this afternoon. They were there for the “A Mile In My Shoes” class. In this inaugural class for boys in grades 3-8, we explored assorted art concepts such as shapes, geometric designs, and symbolism. We used an item they can...
by Jenn | Apr 6, 2018 | Art Heals, Kids, self esteem through art, stories from the studio
We started a new series for girls this week called Animal Magic. In this course, we are going to explore what we, as humans, can learn from animals, insects, and other living creatures. What makes horses and dogs so intuitive and how can our children tap into some of...
by Jenn | Apr 5, 2018 | Art Heals, Dear Daughters
Dear Daughters, “There are four things in this life that will change you. Love, music, art, and loss. The first three will keep you wild and full of passion. May you allow the last to make you brave.” ~Erin van Vuren I saw that quote the other day and I...
by Jenn | Mar 23, 2018 | Art Heals, Kids, Life, self esteem through art, stories from the studio
We just wrapped up our “Wonder”-themed series in the studio. It was an 8-week session that incorporated concepts from R.J. Palacio’s book (and movie) Wonder. We didn’t spend a lot of time recapping what happened with Auggie and his friends, but...
