Category Archives: Exploring Creativity

Thoughts on supporting the creativity of adults and children

“I am an Artist” Alphabet

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Lullabies

“The alphabet was one thing when applied to clay or stone, and quite another when set down on light papyrus.” ~ Marshall McLuhan I have long been fascinated by the different pencil grasps that children use as they learn to … Continue reading →

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Wonderful Watercolours

Posted on February 27, 2016 by Lullabies

 ”I do tend to use watercolors – I love the splatter sort of thing you can do with watercolors.” ~ Mini Grey Anyone who pays attention to my blog must know by now that that my posts are as much … Continue reading →

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Sweet Dreams, Little Animals

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Lullabies

“But I do feel a little teeny right now that I’m just about ready to start, and winter is entering.  Half past autumn has arrived.” ~ Gordon Parks Since the school year started, I have become really intrigued with engaging … Continue reading →

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The Secret Life of Artist Girl

Posted on July 23, 2015 by Lullabies

“Once we believe in ourselves, we can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous delight, or any experience that reveals the human spirit.” ~ e.e. cummings When school came to an end a boy in my class gave me a beautiful framed message … Continue reading →

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Creativity and Wellness

Posted on May 17, 2015 by Lullabies

“All art forms are in the service of the greatest of all arts: the art of living.”  ~ Bertolt Brecht In February I attended a workshop on the Arts, Creativity and Wellness, which was very timely given the current focus … Continue reading →

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Storytelling with Young Children

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Lullabies

“I think storytelling is all about children.  We human beings love to hear stories being told – and it first happens when you’re a kid.” ~ David Chase This month, kindergarten children at my school participated in a special program … Continue reading →

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On Being a Workshop Presenter

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Lullabies

“We learn from trying new things. We learn from other artists as well. In workshops I like to start by saying that I plan to learn from the students while they learn from me.”  ~ Robert Bissett On March 7, … Continue reading →

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Sometimes it Just Takes One

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Lullabies

“Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted.”  ~ Albert Einstein A while back I read One by Kathryn Otoshi to the children in my class.  This is truly one of my favourite … Continue reading →

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An Arts Curriculum in Forty Minutes

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Lullabies

“Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction and skillful execution; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives” – William A. Foster These past few months I have had forty … Continue reading →

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The Power of Professional Development

Posted on November 14, 2014 by Lullabies

“A Great Teacher is like a fountain; she draws from the still deep waters of personal growth and professional knowledge to serve others from her abundant overflow.” ~ Wynn Godbold Today I delivered my workshop, Musical Links to Literacy, to … Continue reading →

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