Say “Yes” to Making the Time Family connection is important to me. Our family often gathers together evenings in our living room. Although we are physically together, I notice that more often than not, each of us is distracted with our devices instead of engaging with each other. In an age where a large percentage…
Art is beneficial to various stages and ages.
The holiday season is upon us! For most, it is a time for celebration, tradition, and togetherness. It is a time when people from all over the world come together. They form circles of connection to commemorate various cultural and religious festivities. While holiday traditions and customs vary, one thing that unites them all is…
by Cordovan Art School Art is not just a way to personall express creativity. Art an be described as a life force that runs through the veins of a community. From vibrant murals on city walls to local theaters’ captivating performances, to art education in a classroom, art plays an important role in shaping and…
Our Summer Camp theme for 2023 was a celebration of “Live Life in Color”. We had the best time with hundreds of kids immersed in exploring color all summer long! In the world of art, color is a language that speaks to each person as an individual. Embracing color is not just about creating beautiful…
Art is often considered an extracurricular activity or a hobby, but one of the most significant benefits of art is its ability to enhance and develop the right hemisphere of the brain. These brain enhancements may produce skills which not only strengthen personal development, they can also have a profound impact on one’s perfessional life,…
While autism refers to a broad and complex range of conditions and therapies for individuals, research shows that art therapy can be a powerful and effective tool in supporting individuals with autism. The creative nature of art provides a unique environment where self-expression is encouraged in a non-judgemental environment. By engaging in various art forms,…
What have ya’ll got planned for your kids this Summer? Maybe you’ll be taking your family on an amazing family adventure to experience a new environment, a new country or culture; to see some incredible new sights or to enjoy the beauty of the good earth. Maybe you’ll be taking advantage of some academic enrichment…
Throughout time, artists have used nature as a muse or motivation for creating art, both as a topic of their work and also in the use of natural products to create art. Henry Matisse said, “An artist must possess nature. He must identify himself with her rhythm, which will enable him to express himself in…
You see it everywhere you go. Some of it’s not-so-good and sometimes it stops you in your tracks. But creativity and the act of making art are more important to our planet than you think. Can you imagine a world without art? Sure, Earth has many beautiful wonders and mother nature produces the most stunning…
Studies show a direct correlation between art and academic achievement As the United States tries to keep up with the educational trends and demands of the modern world, our schools’ curriculums have shifted heavily toward the common core subjects of reading and math. But are those seemingly pure “academic” trends and demands enough for the…
It may seem like you’re either born creative or you’re not, but research shows that artistic creativity is more of a learned skill than an inborn talent. Although creativity is a skill that parents can help their kids develop, we may be curtailing that creativity as we purchase toys and entertainment for our kids that…
