Young at Art
Jan 31, 2009 04:00PM ● By Super Admin
As a “creative” kid, I knew firsthand how stressful and out of place
that label could be. I can’t tell you how many beautiful spring
Saturdays my father would usher me out to the local park so I could
chew my mitt in the outfield and watch baseballs fly over my head. I
don’t blame my dad for giving it the old college try – he was only
trying to share with me the activities he enjoyed as a child. The
problem was...I didn’t share his enthusiasm for sports. I wasn’t
particularly lazy or protesting the grass-stained polyester uniforms
per se, but I had this feeling my time could be spent in a more
productive, enlightening manner. Finally, they did see my artistic
“potential” through my love of drawing and quickly invested in a rather
handsome art kit and drafting table. The mitt and polyester are now a
faded memory.
Unfortunately, many artistically inclined children find few resources readily available to them at school or at afternoon programs, with athletics taking front and center in funding and participation. Parents tuned in to their child’s creative needs may need to get “creative” themselves, seeking out the right resources and activities. Here are a few ideas to get your little Michelangelo or Martha Graham on the right track.
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Get Involved
If your child’s school doesn’t offer the programs he or she needs to get their creative juices flowing, seek them out elsewhere at local centers and organizations that offer workshops and activities geared around the arts. Finding dance or drawing classes outside their normal social sphere allows kids to branch out and find a community of other budding artists who share their passion. Kids get some of their best knowledge from other peers, and an enthusiastic talented group of youngsters is a good place to start.
For more local kids' Art Programs be sure to pick up this month's copy of Style – Roseville, Granite Bay, Rocklin edition. Check out the Distribution tab on this Web site for some of our newsstand locations. Or, to order a copy of this issue, please email [email protected], or call 916-988-9888.
Unfortunately, many artistically inclined children find few resources readily available to them at school or at afternoon programs, with athletics taking front and center in funding and participation. Parents tuned in to their child’s creative needs may need to get “creative” themselves, seeking out the right resources and activities. Here are a few ideas to get your little Michelangelo or Martha Graham on the right track.
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Get Involved
If your child’s school doesn’t offer the programs he or she needs to get their creative juices flowing, seek them out elsewhere at local centers and organizations that offer workshops and activities geared around the arts. Finding dance or drawing classes outside their normal social sphere allows kids to branch out and find a community of other budding artists who share their passion. Kids get some of their best knowledge from other peers, and an enthusiastic talented group of youngsters is a good place to start.
For more local kids' Art Programs be sure to pick up this month's copy of Style – Roseville, Granite Bay, Rocklin edition. Check out the Distribution tab on this Web site for some of our newsstand locations. Or, to order a copy of this issue, please email [email protected], or call 916-988-9888.