I just wanted to take a moment to talk about something near and dear to my heart (obviously)- handcrafting. Yes! We have fun teaching our sewing, knitting, and handcrafting classes to kids here at the studio. Summer Camps were an absolute blast this year- and Winter Break Camps are starting to fill up now too, we're so excited!
But handcrafting actually is an important and influential process in the growth of a child (and even you adults too). Here's an awesome list of all the benefits that come from allowing yourself time to create. I found this research on the website www.chooseart.com. It made me feel pretty great to know that our craft classes here at the studio help you do all of the following:
- Heighten self-esteem
- Develop problem-solving skills
- Allow for expression and creativity
- Improve visual discrimination skills
- Develop self-discipline and responsibility
- Increase motivation to learn
- Provide fulfillment through productivity
- Create cultural and historical awareness
- Develop ability to make aesthetic judgments
Until next time-- See you next year!
Isn't it sad that art programs are usually the first things to get cut in schools? Luckily that's where CRAFT HAPPY comes in! Art IS so important to learning and to becoming a well rounded individual!
ReplyDeleteit's so true- kids are definitely not getting the creative classes like they used to, which is incredibly sad. We're happy to fill in that gap for them!
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