This is a fun art activity for parents to do with their children or for people who wish to create independently. We people may look different from each other and at the same time we have much in common in…
Drawing and Painting Emotions
Here is an activity for ages 5 and up. You will need: Water proof pen, crayons or oil pastels, watercolor paint, paint brush, thick paper( preferably watercolor paper), small container of water( for wetting…
Celebrating Kindergarten Artwork
In the six years I have been teaching art, I have been greatly impressed by the artwork of my youngest students. I appreciate their honest expressiveness and natural sense of design and believe they have something to teach us about…
Teaching Arts
In the words of Yogi Bhajan, “If you want to master something, teach it” The idea of “if you want to learn something, teach it” resonates with me in teaching art to children, because teaching is part of my own…
A Photo Album: Reflections on the 2015 Sunnyland Stomp
The culmination of preparing the space, art, and food all came together on a very full Sunnyland Stomp Day. It started with the children’s activities at Sunnyland Park where we listened to our daughter and friends sing out. I enjoyed the…
Create anything you want out of clay day.
I was working with a group of K-2nd graders, mostly kindergartners. In the past hands-on help was often needed when working with clay, but no one was available to help on that day. I read “The Mixed up Chameleon” by Eric Carle,…
Why is art important?
Why art is important in my life. By Lucia Burgess 5-22-15 I was diagnosed with dyslexia while in elementary school and received help in training my eyes for reading. I remember my mother saying, “You were so bright and…
Summer Art Camps 2015
Check out Summer Camp pages for information about fun, creative, arts activities for kids this summer.
2015 Sunnyland Stomp
LuciaArts will be participating in Sunnyland Stomp on July 11, from 4:00-9:00. This gallery is featuring free art activities for kids, artwork ideas from classes with elementary ages, studio tours, Lucia’s ceramic tiles and more. MikesWorks will also be displaying…
Pictures from the Sunnyland Stomp 2014
Great food, fun people and art all added up to a party atmosphere at the 2014 Sunnyland Stomp. Many thanks to Monika and my family for helping and everyone who offered permission for photographs to be posted.