Summer Break Art Classes The Kids Are Going To Love!!!
Starting in June, from Monday through Wednesday, we will be offering kids’ classes! Pinot’s Palette Brier Creek is pleased to present our 'Little Brushes' events, painting classes for the younger crowd! If you're looking for art classes to enjoy with your kids outside of these dates, we're always offering Family Day classes and Open Studio where the whole fam can get creative!
Here are some of the first classes we’re offering this Summer! Can’t wait to see your little ones as we paint and make some incredible memories!
***** LITTLE BRUSHES *****
June 13, ‘Swimming Octopus’
This delightful octopus swimming through the sea is great for any decor!
http://littl.../class/618001
June 14, ‘Psychedelic Sea Turtle’
This colorful turtle is not only fun to paint but appealing to the eye.
http://littl.../class/617934
June 15, ‘A Dance In The Dark’
Even in the deepest and darkest you can still find beauty. These jellyfish, surrounded by dark sea water, dance.
http://littl.../class/618002
June 20, ‘Cute Little Cactus’
This adorable little cactus is just so colorful and friendly! the kids will love giving it a personality!
http://littl.../class/619228
June 21, ‘Horse Hugs’
A mare and her foal share a warm hug in their sunny pasture.
http://littl.../class/617481
June 22, ‘Sleepy Sloth’
Who can’t relate to this sleepy sloth? Naps are his favorite and he has butterflies lull him to sleep. You may find yourself envious of the sloths after you paint this cute memento.
http://littl.../class/619229
June 28, ‘Shiver Me Timbers’
Avast ye Buccaneers grab your brushes and join us on a painting adventure sure to warm ye heart and bring our ye creative side!
http://littl.../class/619318
AND MORE:
***** FAMILY DAYS *****
We have several 'Family Day' options on the calendar each month (usually Sundays) and they are always a hit! Come in with the kids and spend time getting creative together as you make some masterpieces and memories... What's not to like?!
--> Next One Coming Up:
June 12 - Sloth in Spring - https://www..../event/618888
June 18- Plant Your Flag - https://www..../event/617428
***** OPEN STUDIO ******
Our 'Open Studio' classes are a lot of fun for all ages
Unlike our traditional step-by-step instructor-led art class with an art instructor on stage... Open Studio time is designed to give you more flexibility and freedom. This is your chance to decide what you'd like to paint!
--> Next One Coming Up:
June 8th - https://www..../event/616787
June 9th - https://www..../event/616788
June 15th - https://www..../event/616790
June 16th - https://www..../event/616791
*** THE IMPORTANCE OF ART FOR KIDS ***
When kids make art, it promotes creativity. We also know that creativity is extremely important for a child’s development. But art-making at a young age has many more benefits to kids’ physical, emotional and mental well being.
Here are some of the many ways that ART is amazing for kids:
** Motor skill development **
Scribbling with markers and crayons is a skill that sets the foundation for learning to write. Holding a paintbrush, stringing beads, and cutting with scissors all hone fine motor skills, which aids in things like learning to tie shoes, fastening buttons, holding utensils and many more daily activities.
** Self-esteem and self-expression **
Mastering skills, completing art projects and learning to express themselves in new ways helps kids gain confidence and perseverance. These things also help kids come up with positive emotional responses to stressful situations. Time-dependent projects, like waiting for paint and glue to dry, encourage patience, which is tough for most kids. Concentrating on a project for long periods also develops focus and longer attention spans.
** Visual processing and memory **
Painting, drawing, and sculpting help develop visual-spatial skills, especially in toddlers. These skills help kids analyze what they see and make choices based on visual information. Creating arts and crafts projects also assists with developing executive function, which includes working memory, mental flexibility and self-control. Creative play and activities are a key way of developing these necessary traits. These traits guide your child’s ability to plan his or her behavior, which is essential to academic success.
** Life and Social Skills **
Life can be tough and anything that helps a child develop skills that benefit them in their journey is essential. Some of these can be provided by art, and include:
-- Teamwork and collaboration: Whether it’s creating or appreciating art forms, it gives kids a chance to connect with their peers or adults who might not share the same interests.
-- Ability to follow directions: Crafts often have specific instructions to complete a project. This could be following a knitting pattern, stitching a stuffed toy, or making clay figures. Being able to follow directions is a useful skill all through life.
-- Improved social skills: Joining an art group, or even just collaborating on an art project in school, helps kids communicate. It’s also a great way for them to expand their social circle and make new friends.
-- A sense of responsibility: Participating in arts or crafts as part of a group can help give kids a sense of responsibility. They might have their own piece of the project to look after and know that they are crucial to its successful completion.
-- Ability to resolve conflicts: Art can help kids understand there is more than one way of looking at something. It will help them express points of view and work out solutions that are beneficial to everyone.
-- Handling criticism: Although there is no right or wrong with art, constructive criticism is a way that can help kids accept there is another point of view.
-- Improving behavior: Participating in various arts, like music, drama, creative writing, and others, might help kids who are “at risk” to find motivation.