All kids are special of course!! and they all love to paint, draw or make.
this is the best time to develop basic skills for the future, when they are less inhibited by what others think.
i love working with kids and art is about thinking things though, working out shapes and attaining control with had eye co-ordination.
i was asked to do a drawing workshop with children in a school in Benwell who were learning about Greys Monument. at first I thought it was a tricky subject for children aged 6-7 yrs old to tackle. however i managed to break it down and link it with a bit of maths (cross curricular) and we had a great time producing these. There were about 30 finished drawings in total but here are a few for you to see.
I have worked in schools at most levels and with 11-16yrs olds that just need a little extra help along the way.
Art is of course a wonderful therapy for these kids, although trying to dig out their confidence to give it a go can be a trial in itself.
Many young children miss out on time spent with a box of crayons or pencils and colouring book in favour of electronic devices, computers and TV.
Drawing and Painting is a skill, and all children need to develop some simple skills in preparation of the many of life's challenges that lie ahead. Focusing the mind and hands on creativity has an amazing calming effect on everyone, and especially hyper-active children.
