Children are natural creators, inventors, explorers and artists. They do these things automatically and with confidence. Somewhere along the line, they receive messages that make them lose that confidence and this can destroy their desire to continue creating. This can be disastrous for the world and for them. There are a few mistakes
. Nature paints us the prettiest pictures day after day. So why is it artists feel compelled to create their own impressions, using nature as inspiration? Surely, no one can imagine they can improve on the divine art forms that nature provides. Yet, since caveman times, we have been inspired to record our stories
Have you ever told yourself you are not an artist? What if I told you your very thoughts could be considered art – art that people will pay handsomely for?
I’m not talking about music. I’m talking about the new rock art craze that is sweeping the world, delighting children and their carers. This latest trend has people finding small rocks and painting them, then hiding them in parks for strangers to discover. It ticks all the boxes as far as entertaining
Welcome to another Wacky Workshops project – how to colour your world. Colour can impact everything from our health to our moods and even appetite. Understanding how colour affects us can help us gain control over many areas of our lives. The first step is to learn colour basics and become more aware
We are surrounded by colour and though we may be unaware, it has the power to affect our moods, our choices, our skills and even our health. It can be difficult to take full control of our lives with these ‘hidden’ influences at play. Understanding the energy that colours emit, and helping our
Welcome to another Wacky Workshops project – musical instruments to make. There are so many benefits to teaching kids about music. If you have the resources to teach them to play an instrument, even better. However, instruments and lessons can be expensive. These craft projects cost next to nothing to make and are
It has been used to build houses, make pottery, keep creatures cool, and is one of the oldest words in the English language. Mud. The word dates back to at least 1400 and is derived from the original term “muddle”, meaning the lowest or worst of anything. This ‘lowly’ material can also make
Welcome to another Wacky Workshops project – this week I’m offering ideas for group art projects. If you read my post, How Group Art Projects Can Make Children Better Adults, you will know the benefits of getting kids to work together to make something. You can do this with family members, or have a
Did you know that the same chemicals that are released during sex and eating are released when you are engaged in a creative activity? The reward centre in your brain releases a neurotransmitter called dopamine when you do something pleasurable. Dopamine acts as a natural anti-depressant, which means getting creative can bring you
