Animal Magic: What Animals Can Teach Us About Life, Love, and Connection (THURSDAYS)

Description

Children of all ages have a particular affinity for animals. Some of their first experiences of love and loss are directly tied to a cherished family pet. Children love zoos and aquariums, rodents and amphibians. But, what can the animal world teach us? There is so much to be learned from the many animals, large and small, that pass through our lives and touch our hearts each and every single day.

What makes horses and dogs so intuitive and how can our children tap into some of that instinctual wisdom?
How can the present-mindedness of a feline help us tap into a state of joy and ease?
How can we create parallels between an animal’s important place in our ecosystem and our importance in society?
What can our pets teach us about balance and living an optimal pace of life?
Does an amphibian have lessons for us about taking breaths and surviving hardships?
Did the term monkey mind actually originate from the behaviors of monkeys?
What can the animal kingdom teach us about coming together in one place?

In this class, we will be asking ourselves some important questions about health, happiness, social interaction, and mindfulness—and we will be using the timeless wisdom of animals as our guides. This series will tackle fundamental subject matter in a playful, engaging way.

*Children have the opportunity to attend a BONUS WEEK of class this spring! In this extra class (perfect for girls who LOVE their time in the studio and the parents and children who need that extra week of coverage after school), we will be creating our very own sock animals and learning about a very special species of animal! The bonus class is only available for girls who have signed up for the full series and cannot be purchased as a stand-alone. There is no sibling discount for this week. Select the Program Add-On option in the drop down to sign up. 

Fine Print:

• This EIGHT-week series will run on Thursdays from April 5—May 31 (no class during April school vacation)
  • Bonus Class participants will attend an EXTRA WEEK on June 7.
• We meet from 2:45-4:30 p.m.
• Classes take place at our 358 Woodland St. studio in Holliston. Girls from other local towns are welcome and encouraged to attend.
• THE MAJORITY OF MY CLASSES CONSIST OF REPEAT ATTENDEES AND SPACES WILL GO QUICKLY. Sign up ASAP.
• This class is age-appropriate and recommended for for girls in 3rd—8th grade.
• Class fee includes all art materials and after-school snacks.
• Sibling discount available: click appropriate option in drop-down box.
• Should we experience any weather-related cancellations, we will hold make-ups at the end of the session. 
  
• You will receive a welcome email from me approximately one week before class starts.
• Registrants to my classes are added to my email newsletter list. You will begin to receive sporadic Self Esteem Through Art emails.
• If you have any additional questions, please reach out to me before signing up. Once you sign up, we have entered into a contract with each other.
• There are no refunds for this class, so please be sure you/your child can commit to all EIGHT weeks.