Art is so much more than gluing, cutting, painting and sketching. The process of creation actually helps our children in many areas of their lives, from schoolwork to social interactions. But what exactly is it about taking an art class that helps our kids to develop the creative instincts that give them that edge? How does art for kids become a truly imaginative endeavor?

To have this type of impact, it is the teachers who make all of the difference. The [...]

We love getting creative with our kids. Put down the pencils and crayons, we’re mixing things up and sinking our hands into some clay. Pottery for kids is a great way to shape some artistic appreciation in our little ones.

ClayZone Ceramics and Sculpting Gallery is a local Vancouver pottery studio offering fun for the whole family. The studio offers a range of classes for pottery for kids and adults. Take a turn on the wheel and learn how to make [...]

We headed over to Color Me Mine in southwest Calgary’s Aspen Landing for the tween girl’s birthday party and an afternoon of kids pottery and painting. Their newest location is an inviting addition to the area, providing not only party bookings but drop-in pottery painting as well.

Color Me Mine has a four step process: Pick the piece, paint it, they fire it and then we pick it up a few days later. The location offers a large selection of tchotchkes, [...]

Margaret Lipsey-Kassab of B Spoke events gets into the craft corner and shares a favourite Easter craft that is simple enough for the kids to do. Fun, easy and full of pastels just in time for the holiday!

Easter preparations have begun in earnest at our house. Feeling a little crafty, I decided to dress up some simple baskets in their Easter finest. Since my children happen to love pink and green fitting the baskets into an Easter theme was easy.

What [...]

Finding the perfect Valentine crafts for our creative kid is sometimes as simple as hanging out with our moms. So many of us spent hours as kids learning the ins and outs of hand sewing and needle pointing, honing domestic skills that have been a bit lost on today’s kids.

But, hand sewing with felt is easy, safe and a simple pleasure – especially for young school-aged kids who want to make something special for their friends or family.

Felt hearts are [...]

Loving that vintage vibe and how it makes your house hum with a bit of charm is something that we as moms generally save for ourselves. The kids, the craft room, that’s no place for style. Or maybe it is… Valentine’s Day is the perfect season to give our toddlers and preschoolers their first lesson in Valentine crafts vintage-style. Maybe it’s the hearts or the doilies or the look of love.

Here are a few vintage preschooler-sized crafts for you and the kids [...]

Valentines Day crafting is not always the most imaginative. The traditionalist in all of us is forever in love with the classic heart. But we’re on a mission to find new and festive valentine crafts that make the kids love crafting, the adults sigh at the sweetness and make us look really good.

Bringing the magic into this Valentine’s season is super easy with this fun papier mache project. We’re making fairy bowls out of tissue paper!

We can use them as [...]

One of the best parts about Valentine’s Day, in the kid universe, is the awesome collection of Valentine love passed along by school friends during afternoon parties. We love seeing pink and purple cupcakes alongside Phineus and Ferb store-bought greetings.

Now there’s nothing wrong with busting out a box of pre-made Valentines. But, there’s something extra special about kids making their own personalized Valentine craft holders to tuck all of that goodness inside.

In the past,  a simple paper bag all dolled [...]

The arts are so much more than a creative outlet for children. They have benefits way beyond the pictures we hang on the fridge or the play videos we show off at family get togethers. Lola Rasminsky from the Avenue Road Arts School shares five ways that arts training can have a huge impact on our children.

As parents, we want our children to grow up to be happy, competent, caring, resilient and successful adults. With the elimination of the arts [...]

Sometimes the best craft inspiration is in our very own closet. How about taking an old sweater and turning it into a pair of slippers, tote bag or hat? Here are just a few upcycling ideas that teach kids about reusing what we’ve got to make the perfect gifts!

Craft ideas provided by Owl Kids

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