Moments of Creativity

Posted by Jenn Greenleaf Nov 3, 2009

Honestly, I wish art could somehow be incorporated into my children’s daily classroom routines. They’re SO inspired by the moments of creativity their art teacher brings to their lives once per week. I love how they embrace what she teaches them, and often carry it throughout the week until they meet with her again.

The latest project: using plastic canvas and yarn. I remember doing this when I was younger with my mother’s scrap pieces of canvas. She used to make everything from tissue box covers to Christmas ornaments. To this day, I still don’t understand why she never viewed herself as an artist. Anyway, my youngest son brought this project home with his yesterday.

When I saw his work, I was immediately transported to my own learning of this craft. He seems to like it as much as I did, so I’m going to head out and get some supplies for them to work with. My oldest son is still working on the weaving projects he’s been learning using his cardboard loom, which is fantastic.

I can’t wait to see what other projects come through the door with them!