by Alissa Crafter | May 15, 2024 | Uncategorized
“But art won’t help them find a job!” It’s amazing how many people I speak to believe that being art isn’t something that’s will help their child transition into their working life. I recall so many adults telling me as a child that art wasn’t something you get...
by Alissa Crafter | Apr 23, 2024 | All, Common questions students ask!, Uncategorized
Creating an art portfolio for an excellence program or an art school submission isn’t as daunting as it sounds! I generally work with a lot of kids who want to create portfolios for art excellence programs in high school and a few for tertiary studies, and I get...
by Alissa Crafter | Feb 28, 2024 | Benefits of Creativity in Education
In a world where the only constant is change, we as parents, can struggle to know what we can teach our kids that will help them in a future we can’t even imagine. The rapid pace of technological advancement that we have experienced in just our short...
by Alissa Crafter | Feb 2, 2024 | Benefits of Creativity in Education
In the bustling world of classrooms, have you ever wondered why some children struggle to sit still and focus? Do you know a child who is constantly in trouble at school for doodling in their workbooks? As a mother, I’ve witnessed my own son grapple with...
by Alissa Crafter | Oct 7, 2023 | All
Dear Parents, Sometimes I hear parents ask why art is important, sometimes I hear them wonder what career their mini-artist will be able to have. I’ve heard that art is a “fluffy” subject that has no bearing on academics. And yes, I have even had...