Their Thoughtfulness Astounds Me

We are half way through the second session at River City and in the midst of the Holiday Season. As new projects are started the question arises, "What would you like to make?" and you can see the wheels turning. After a few moments of silence, in a room of 9 seven to nine year olds, they start to answer one by one. "A drawing for my Grandmother, she likes them and wants one of her own." Another says, "a painting of a boat for my Grandfather, he lives in India and tells me stories about the boats he sees". The ideas keep coming, aunts, uncles, cousins and of course mom & dad. Then there is the actual thought of what they are going to make them.... brainstorming. Amazing.  And truly from the heart. Once they start they just keep going, next is the special teacher... "can I make her a bracelet? She really likes jewelry" they notice everything, they know favorite colors, they know what their little siblings would even want from them. With all the marketing and media around this time of year, it's nice to see the kids in all of my classes really thinking, and using their hearts to create a meaningful gift for someone that means that much to them. So with that in mind, and throwing in a little business, Christmas in Collinsville is quickly approaching on December 10th & 11th! River City Art Center will be participating in the Champagne Walk, the night of the 10th, come in and try my Champagne Punch, a cranberry and Triple sec concoction. Then on Saturday the 11th from 1-3pm I will be having a Free Make and Take Craft Workshop. From painted pinecone christmas trees, jingle bell bracelets, button wreaths and god's eye weavings it is a great way to make a simple something for someone special. Come in from the cold and get inspired!