Art classes matter more than ever but not for the reasons you think. As schools increasingly shape their classes to produce high test scores, many life skills not measured by tests just don’t get taught. Arts courses teach a remarkable array of mental habits not taught elsewhere. Here is a partial list of skills taught in art classes as discovered in a recent scientific study.

·Persistence·Expression·Observation·Envisioning·Innovation through exploration·Reflective Self-evaluation·Perceptive observation·Self-criticism·A willingness to experiment and learn from mistakes

So I aim to make a fun place where kids can come to join in the creative process that can be so invigorating and fulfilling. Each class throughout the month we will be exploring a different medium with art projects and new creations as well as learning the basics of color and design.