Yearly Archives: 2016

Something to think about.

Sunday, October 2, 2016

“Create fun things, your life depens on it.” Unknown

There’s a certain amount of truth to this statement. Books like The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron and Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert would attest to the notion that we must create. Our souls vitality needs this self expression . Our contribution to the world asks for us to be creative in solving problems and helping others.Yes, our loves depend on it.

Creativity is our cup of tea at CReATE, it’s why we open our doors every day. We believe creativity is for all to express and share. It’s art fun and more for everyone!

Community

Saturday, October 1, 2016

We LOVE being part of our community. One of the ways we show our love is by supporting area schools and their fundraising efforts to provide the best they can for our children.

Thanks to our awesome school community. You help shape our kids into the great people they are set to become ♡

We are always happy to provide a gift certificate to a school for a playdate at CReATE where creativity is the name of the game and exploration is key. Contact us to support your next fundraiser. We are happy to help.

 

Inventing

Saturday, October 1, 2016

Planning is key. Brookside 5th graders know how to get the task accomplished from learning and planing at achool to making at CReATE.

We saw first hand the rewards of project project based learning. The students were thoughtful, energized, collaborative, and considerate. They are kids and kids are smart.

This is the stuff of leaders in the making.

TGIF!

Friday, September 30, 2016

​We’re excited -It’s Friday!

We have Messy Toddler Art Fun at 10am “Beading Pasta Necklaces” $11 per toddler

then

open studio time until  our $5 Family Fun Night tonight as part of our TGIF fun.

The theme is “Dream Catchers”. This is the perfect fit for family togetherness and happy dreams at home afterward. Come join us. Wear pajamas if you like, it’s happening from 5-8pm.

Creative day and Sweet Dream night!

Kindness…

Friday, September 30, 2016

Look what I found when I came back to my desk. It’s just plain kindness.
I’ll take a hand written note any day of the week.

Learning Fun!

Thursday, September 29, 2016

​It’s Homeschool Thursday at CReATE!

Make it a meet-up day and come play, explore and learn using your imagination!

$7 per homeschooler!

Inventors…

Thursday, September 29, 2016

We had the coolest day with Brookside 5th graders today. They visited us as inventors crafting items what would have been helpful to Native Indian cultures long ago.

The students came to the studio with blueprints of their inventions, ready to build and make! These are the movers and shakers of our future.

We’re in good hands.

Creativity let’s you be you.

Wednesday, September 28, 2016

​Marley and me.

I had been talking to Marley’s mom about our philosophy on creativity then happened upon  these two treasures that Marley made which spoke to the point.

The paper doll Mom and the little wire Marley are expressions of who Marley is and how she sees her world. She tuned in to having the freedom and materials to be self expressive. This process expanded her creativity inot an ongoing flow. 

Marley is clearly in touch with her creativity and it’s a window to the world she sees, now we can see it to.

Inspiring.

Boo!

Tuesday, September 27, 2016

We love Halloween and all its wares. 
One of our favorites is D.I.Y. costume making. Step into the world of make believe with a costume you create from our costume cart. We’ve got lots of fixins’ on hand to get your imagination soaring!

Weekly WOW!

Monday, September 26, 2016

The heart of a heart is who you share it with.  Ella’s family tree project makes a full heart.

Projects that explore the history of family are a beatuful thing. When else do we roll out the family history with our to reminisce. A project like this makes history alive for kids, connective in a literal way. Ella and her mom took time and care to make sure they got the grandmas, grandpa’s and cousins just so.

Now their tree stands tall.

Family Tree

Ella

9yrs