Hands On Minds On Children's Art studio is a place for the arts and children to meet. The studio is designed to stimulate children's individual creativity while exploring their hands and minds with a large variety of art materials. At the studio we believe the process of making art is more important than the product. It is the process of experimentation with art materials, discovery of techniques, and the manner of which one puts it all together that offers each artist self-confidence in problem-solving and promotes pride in their work. Actively participating in hands-on minds-on projects helps young minds develop a visual and kinesthetic style of learning, which can guide the student "early on" in discovering the countles connections around them which makes all learning a colorful and creative experience. The components that make up the studio are weekly theme-based programs for ages two to grade 5, Saturday open studio hours, monthly workshops/events, and artrageous birthday parties.
EDUCATORS
Jen Hogan, owner and instructor, is an art
educator with a passion for children and bold, energetic creations - which
go hand in hand at the studio. She has earned a B.S. in horticulture from
the Ohio State University and a B.A. in art education from Castleton State
College. Jen has 10 years of experience in teaching art at both the private
and public educational setting and is dedicated to opening young minds
in celebrating their greatest of gifts — confident creative minds.
Elizabeth "Bibit" Marion is a
senior at Castleton State College studying art education and art history.
Along with her love of painting, she has a passion for working with children
and encourages them to develop and expand their already elaborate and
creative minds.
PHILOSOPHY
Hands On Minds On is a philosophy...
• involving children with hands-on
minds-on projects to encourage creative and independent thinking and problem-solving
• exploring a variety of art
(media) materials while discovering the countless ways of applying and
mixing media to create fun art
• facilitating developing minds
in applying their visual sense and creativity while connecting it with
all other matters around them
• focusing on self-expression,
originality, and celebrating the notion that “a picture can say
a thousand words”
• stimulating the imagination
and broadening a child’s perceptions and dreams beyond the expected
capabilities
• art is something that families
can share together
