What to do with all that art?

" I did it!!!"

I love the sound of excitement and pride that comes from the children when they see what they CAN do. What may seem like simple scribbles and blobs to us are actually extremely important stages in your child's development. 

Honor those first steps by hanging your child's favorite pieces of artwork or by displaying their sculptures somewhere prominent in the home. I hang them with simple painters tape so as not to damage the paint on the walls. I have chosen a few pieces to permanently hang behind glass but mostly we (my three year old and I) decide on a rotating gallery of his "latest works". 

As he walks by the hanging pieces of art every day, once and a while he will make a comment on how he did something or what he likes about them, but mostly it makes him proud of his accomplishments. 

Toddler Art Classes Start May 5th!!!

Break out of your cocoon and spread your creative wings! These classes are a wonderful way to enjoy time with your little one while "playing" at art. At the same time giving your child critical tools to use as they develop creative problem solving skills.

Register online at:http://www.kiddywampus.com/category_s/125.htm

Hope to see you there!!

Here are some simple, but good ideas for activities to do with your little ones:
http://creativewithkids.com/activity-cupboard-easy-things-to-do-with-toddlers/

I love using bits of chenille stems like nails for styrofoam block play. Also try using golf tees and a wooden block as a hammer.

Emily L. Taylor of St. Paul has been selected to create the Official 2014 Minnesota State Fair Commemorative Art

After reviewing the 154 submissions from the Commemorative Art Call for Submissions in 2011, 2012 and 2013, a panel of judges named Taylor the Official Artist. Her original interpretation of the Great Minnesota Get-Together will be unveiled at the State Fairgrounds in June.
http://www.mnstatefair.org/art/

Join Artfulu and Foster Art Company at the Linden Hills Community Center on January 25th to create and donate artwork for the benefit of foster children.

Location: Linden Hills Community Center 3100 43rd St. W Minneapolis, MN 55410

Relief Printing Workshop: ages 13-17 yrs

Spend an afternoon with artist/Owner of Artfulu: Emily L. Taylor, and learn the art of relief printing.

• Saturday, January 25th
• 1-3:00 pm
• *All materials provided
• Maximum class size: 12
• Fee: 10.00 (all proceeds will be donated to the Children's Law Center of MN)

Watercolor Workshop: ages 1 to 5
Spend an evening with artist/Owner of Artfulu: Emily L. Taylor, as we explore watercolor painting with our little ones.

• Saturday, January 25th
• 4-5:00 pm
• *All materials provided
• Maximum class size: 10
• Fee: 10.00 (all proceeds will be donated to the Children's Law Center of MN)

Foster Art Company was founded on the belief that foster children deserve a stable, safe and loving home. Artwork from young artists is donated to Foster Art and then reproduced and sold for others to enjoy, with proceeds going toward helping children in foster care.

Giving children a voice is common ground for both Artfulu and Foster Art.

Foster Art and Artfulu are partnering to offer children the opportunity to create paintings they will donate to help raise money for Foster Art Company’s cause.