ART IN HAND • Programs

Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist when he grows up. -- Pablo Picasso

P R O G R A M s + C L A S S E s + W O R K S H O Ps:

CLASSES
ART IN HAND classes offer unique, developmentally appropriate art classes for toddlers (ages 18 months-- 3 years) and preschoolers (ages 3 1/2 - 5 years).
ART IN HAND classes are specially designed to:

Enhance your child's emotional growth.
Stimulate brain development and skill acquisition (language and emergent literacy, problem-solving, fine motor and social skills).
Promote sensory integration
Include parents in the creative process.
Be LOTS OF F U N !

ART IN HAND class locations now include: The Durant Center, The Lee Center and The Ramsay Center in Alexandria, VA; ArtSpace Herndon in Herndon, VA, and the Falls Church Community Center. See the “Class Schedule” page for exact locations, class dates and times, and registration information.

Creative Beginnings for Tiny Tots: Ages 18 mos - 3 years:
Unique art classes specially designed to engage the very youngest artists in developmentally appropriate, process-oriented art. Exploration in drawing, painting, collage, sculpting, and mixed media construction will stimulate the senses, spark the imagination, and support emerging language, social and problem solving skills. Most of all, ART IN HAND classes provide an opportunity for little ones and their parent/caregiver to be creative, have fun, and make the mess away from home.

Creative Exploration for Curious Kids: Ages 3 1/2 - 5 years:
Like our tot classes, our classes for preschoolers focus on exploration with developmentally appropriate art materials in a supportive environment that emphasizes process over product. Curious kids will have opportunities to create with a wide variety of traditional art media, found objects, and natural materials. All art activities are designed to stimulate the senses, spark imaginations, support the development of language and emerging literacy, and promote social and problem solving skills. Most importantly, the class offers a fun environment where kids and their parent/caregiver can share the adventure of creative expression through art.

WORKSHOPS

ART IN HAND is available for hands-on workshops for parents and early childhood professionals. If you are a member of a group or organization that would be interested in knowing more about the "how's & why's" of giving young children the creative art experiences they need, please call or e-mail to discuss planning a workshop tailored to your group’s training needs.

ART IN HAND staff offer hands-on workshops for parent groups and for early childhood professionals working in preschools, day care settings, or home day care.
ART IN HAND workshops:

Address the "how-to's" as well as the "why's" of giving children an early start with art.
Give solid, concrete suggestions for materials and techniques
Impart an approach to art with young children that offers limitless possibilities and puts and end to monotonous, generic, “cookie-cutter” art projects.
Incorporate ways to integrate the arts into your efforts to promote emergent literacy in your children.
Offer a fun, hands-on approach that reminds parents and teachers how it feels to be a kid again!

Contact: 703-264-0407 artinhand@cox.net