Monday, March 14, 2011

art & messes

Have you heard of Groupon? The website organizes daily deals that require a minimum number of buyers, usually one hundred, to make the deal happen. They offer discounts or half off everything from restaurant meals, clothes at the Gap, and fortunately for us, children's art classes.

We have found a class that Jude loves to attend thanks to Magical Minds Studio in Oak Park www.magicalmindstudio.com
I love that its a drop off class, bringing one hour of fun for both of us.
Today I decided to snap a few photos.
our barefoot beginning artist


Each class has a theme. In previous classes they have learned about shapes or smells, but today was a day to make a mess. The instructor had a white "canvas" taped to the floor. She had the kids take off their shoes and socks, and get busy.

jude the painter

The kids could use brushes, stamps or even their bare feet. Jude had a big smile when I picked him up. Although he was concerned that his other art project from class was too wet to take home.
Here's what the canvas looked like when I got back:


What a great opportunity for my son and the others to be creative.





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