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Seeking Art Classes in the Los Angeles Area
Asked by K.B. from Los Angeles
on September 18, 2008
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My 7 year old daughter (and me!) were taking a class at the Wizard of Art on Hillhurst, which we absolutely loved. But it is really too far for us to travel. Anyone ...
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- I highly recommend contacting Ellen Pressman at ###-###-####. Ellen is an artist--a watercolor painter--and a preschool teacher who also teachers art classes for chil...
- you can always go to the Boone building at LACMA for free for arts and crafts ..i take my son there ..they don't teach though they just provide all sorts of materials ...
- Brentwood Art Academy has a lot of great classes for both kids and adults! The teachers there are outstanding, and many of them will teach privately in the home as we...
Artist
Asked by *.M. from Tucson
on November 23, 2010
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What would be a good way to connect with other women artist if your new in town?
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- Josie One of my best friends moved there years ago and has had trouble making friends. She is very talented and teaches at one of the high school. I will check with ...
- Start going to First Friday (art openings on the first Friday of each month are common everywhere) as well as any local art festivals. It may be a bit weird at fi...
- Schedule at Meet up at Meetup.com
Best Paper for Painting?
Asked by J.V. from Chicago
on September 27, 2011
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I'm looking to restock my painting paper supply and thought I'd see what kind of paper use and love... I like thick paper, so my 1.5 year old can paint without it soak...
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- Real specialty "art" paper.... is expensive. There are MANY types or art paper on which to paint on. With varying thicknesses. It comes in pads. "Watercolor pape...
- save paper bags from the grocery store and split down the middle, also save old boxes before you thow them out let your baby go to town on them.
- butcher paper it's inexpensive and you can get it on a giant roll at michael's it can handle any kind of paint: water, tempera, finger paints
How to Draw Books for Kids
Asked by S.H. from Huntsville
on January 22, 2012
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My daughter will be 6 years old in 1 month. She LOVES to draw, so this year we got her a "big girl" artist's desk/drafting table (the Artist's Loft one from Michael's...
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- I remember the Ed Emberley drawing books from when I was a kid. If they are still in print, I would check them out. They show how to draw all kinds of simple things ...
- My kids are avid drawers and have been since toddlerhood. They are now 5 & 9 years old. SOME of what we have is: -tons of paper to draw on. It does not have to be...
- For a child with serious inclinations, I would NOT stop with crayons. She can't really do much fine controlled work or good color blending. You'll help open up her pos...
Advice from Mamas Who Paint with Oils
Asked by E.D. from Seattle
on April 5, 2011
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My home is fairly small; a two bedroom 1960's cabin. We also have a separate garage.
I quit painting with oils when I was pregnant because, in our old home, I didn...
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- My children are 3 and 1, I'm still not comfortable having the oils in my home. I think it really depends on how old your children are and how confidant are you that yo...
- I am a glass artist and do my art in my basement. My kids are not allowed near my workbench and they are not allowed in the basement when I am soldering (with lead) o...
- I have an art room in my house and for just the reasons you mentioned (I know its no where near comparable to SD. My parents have a second home in Olympia: ) In the ...
Ideas for an Art Station
Asked by S.C. from Los Angeles
on February 14, 2010
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Hi Moms,
I need some creative ideas...
I'm planning to set up a little ART Area for my kids to mainly paint and draw
but first...
I'm looking for a tarp. But i'd...
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- Go to Target or WalMart and get one (or more) of those plastic carts on wheels with drawers. Clear drawers are best if you can find that, but either way, you should la...
- I dont have time to look it up right now bc of a baby that is going to wake up any second so sorry but I worked in child care and I am a huge fan of how art is handled...
- OK, I don't go to Gymboree, but I think you may just want to get a canvas painter's tarp at Home Depot/Lowe's, at least that's what it sounds like to me. They are rig...
Art Enrichment at Home (5-6 Years)
Asked by A.J. from Los Angeles
on March 11, 2008
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My son is six, loves to draw and is really talented. He's in Kindergarten and unfortunately will never get enough art ed in school. I'm wondering if anyone knows of ma...
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- My step-daughter took lessons at Mission Renaissance and is now a wonderful artist. They are a chain and they really know what they are doing. Check your phone book,...
- I know you mentioned "at home," but most city's Parks & Rec Departments offer classes and usually they have some sort of art classes. My daughter took some. Also, if y...
- you can try a big roll of butcher paper and roll it across a kid size table or put it outside for paint. do you have a kid play easel? take him to the art store and ...
Do You Have a talent?I Aapap
Asked by H.G. from Dallas
on May 28, 2011
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Hi y'all! Boring friday night over here! So I was thinking, I've always been a pretty good singer. I sang all thru school, in a few oprys and I sing to my kids alot. W...
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- I can paint/draw/sketch anything i have a picture of, almost down to the very last detail. I can cook, and im innovative at the creations of special meals. Other than ...
- I always wished I could sing. But I absolutely cannot - even I can't stand to hear myself sing! So I learned to play the piano.
- Well, when I was in Highschool I could play the baritone sax, E (flat) contra bass clarinet, and flute. I played in orchestras and jazz groups. It was great fun. As...
Organizing School and ART WORK
Asked by T.B. from San Diego
on September 15, 2009
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Hi Moms,
Can you please give me tips on how to organize & store art work.
I have heard of turning art into the photos books how ever my computer is too slow for that...
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- I read an article about getting a clean large pizza box from your local pizza place to store art for each year. It is flat and easy to stack with others. It is big...
- Check out www.yourtreasuresinprint.com I made a 12x12 book with my son's artwork to send to his Grandparents who live in another state. And, it helps us since yo...
- I bought a file box and filled it with hanging files...one for each child. Then on labels that I attached to each hanging file I put their age/grade...one for each ye...
Looking for Easy but Special End-of-the-year Gift for Teachers
Asked by M.S. from Los Angeles
on May 29, 2009
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I am looking for ideas for end-of-the-year teacher gifts. My kids are in preschool and 1st grade and would like to make something special for their teachers. Anyone ...
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- If I were a teacher, I would appreciate gift cards. Homemade gifts are nice, but when you get 10 or 15 each year, year after year, what to do with all of them?
- Hi M., I am a pre-k teacher and have been for over 20 years. The gifts that I have enjoyed the most are the ones that are memorable. I love it when the child te...
- Gift cards are always great, even small amounts like $5 or $10. I've also bought a terra-cotta flower pot and decorated it by writing thank you and the names of all th...
