Robin Norgren, M.A, R-YT, Spiritual Director Robin Norgren, M.A, R-YT, Spiritual Director

Creativity and Movement DAILY PAINTWORKS News: DPW Spotlight Interview: Robin Norgren

 

DAILY PAINTWORKS News: DPW Spotlight Interview: Robin Norgren: Each week we will spotlight a different DPW artist who will give away one of their best paintings. To enter to win Robin's painting, &q...
 

Josey’s Art School is now
Offering art, yoga, drumming and rhythm, and hula hoop classes
  for details
Read More
Robin Norgren, M.A, R-YT, Spiritual Director Robin Norgren, M.A, R-YT, Spiritual Director

Creativity and Movement: Art Project Breakdown - Penguins and Hearts


How fun is this project?  Hearts and penguins together

Let's see what we need

Construction paper: orange and white and black
Googly eyes:  yes how we ADORE them
glue
scissors
Try this out and leave a link of your results below


Josey’s Art School is now
Offering art, yoga, drumming and rhythm, and hula hoop classes
  for details

Read More
Robin Norgren, M.A, R-YT, Spiritual Director Robin Norgren, M.A, R-YT, Spiritual Director

Creativity and Movement: Twirly skirts are Here





We are excited about our new line of skirts at Darlin Sewing, our online clothing boutique.  We truly believe a girl can dress fun and sassy, creating her own style without sacrificing modesty.   We have many styles to choose and would be honored to create a custom order

CLICK HERE  view all of our current styles  


Josey’s Art School is now


Offering art, yoga, drumming and rhythm, and hula hoop classes

  for details

Read More
Robin Norgren, M.A, R-YT, Spiritual Director Robin Norgren, M.A, R-YT, Spiritual Director

Creativity and Movement: The Little Sparkly Lights of Joy





We have been practicing a ton of joy and color in the classroom.  I recently transitioned to an indoor classroom with a younger age Montessori Primary classroom.  With the change I have had to restructure the types of art and crafts that we do.  I have definitely enjoy the challenge.  It has challenged my brain to adapt the way I teach.  It has also invigorated my belief that art can be taught as any age and more importantly that the jot of creativity is universal crossing age and economic background.  I feel BLESSED to be able to share this with the younger generation.


Josey’s Art School is now
Offering art, yoga, drumming and rhythm, and hula hoop classes
  for details
Read More
Robin Norgren, M.A, R-YT, Spiritual Director Robin Norgren, M.A, R-YT, Spiritual Director

Creativity and Movement: Popsicle Stick Sailboats




We have this basin that I have been wanting to utilize.  Did you know that children and water play go hand in hand?  Popsicle sticks, glue, markers and cardboard from random boxes.  

We explored:
- how large or small the sail should be
- how long the boats can be submerged before the school glue gives out
- what we can do to cause the boat to move.

The whole process was a three day project which can be difficult for preschoolers. Also the patience it takes to glue the popsicle sticks just so.  Day 1 we glued the raft portion of the boat.  Day 2 we design the sail and attached it to the raft.  Day 3 was sail day.


 
Josey’s Art School is now
Offering art, yoga, drumming and rhythm, and hula hoop classes
  for details
Read More
Robin Norgren, M.A, R-YT, Spiritual Director Robin Norgren, M.A, R-YT, Spiritual Director

Creativity and Movement: Preschoolers Engage with Picasso




I have been trying to come up with a way to teach the Master Artists to our preschool class.  The environment is set up in such a way that the children are allowed to come and go between the two environments - inside and outside - which does not really lend itself to holding and capturing their imagination. I attempted to connect with our local art museum and unfortunately the art programs they offer do not have curriculum for 3-5 year olds.

In the meantime I found this beautiful coloring page by Picasso and have invited the children to play with colored pencils.  Then we cut and glue the figure onto construction to give it a look of framed art. 

Here is a link to this template - yep another great opportunity to play!


Josey’s Art School is now
Offering art, yoga, drumming and rhythm, and hula hoop classes
  for details
Read More
Robin Norgren, M.A, R-YT, Spiritual Director Robin Norgren, M.A, R-YT, Spiritual Director

Creativity and Movement: Owls Come in Whimsical Packages






One of the things I love about teaching arts and crafts to children is the permission I am able to give myself to play and explore and see what happens.  This many times begins to spill into my 'big girl' paintings.  I see a lot of joy in each of these creations.  It reminds me that the outside package may continue to grow and change but you can choose to keep the inner light sparkling bright.

For this project, we used good old paper plates, markers, crayons, watercolors and construction.  Why don't you have a go as a meditation practice.  Quietly gather the supplies and find a quiet area to work and play.


Josey’s Art School is now
Offering art, yoga, drumming and rhythm, and hula hoop classes
  for details





Read More
Robin Norgren, M.A, R-YT, Spiritual Director Robin Norgren, M.A, R-YT, Spiritual Director

Creativity and Movement: Tell us a Story About Birds That Don't Fly...












We had a fun time using our imaginations and coming up with ways to help birds that DO NOT fly.  In the scenario we came up with, we decided to allow balloons to become the bird's companions.  We had a lot of fun with naming the birds and talking about what types of birds do not fly.


Josey’s Art School is now
Offering art, yoga, drumming and rhythm, and hula hoop classes
  for details
Read More
Robin Norgren, M.A, R-YT, Spiritual Director Robin Norgren, M.A, R-YT, Spiritual Director

Creativity and Movement: New Packaging for our Sewing Kits



We have the OFFICIAL packaging for our first Josey's Art School Sewing Kits.  We are in the process of creating funky owls, a run retro RV and a beautiful array of little girl faces.

You can find our full selection: CLICK HERE

We would also love to hear your suggestions for what you or your children would like to hand sew.


Josey’s Art School is now
Offering art, yoga, drumming and rhythm, and hula hoop classes
  for details
Read More
Robin Norgren, M.A, R-YT, Spiritual Director Robin Norgren, M.A, R-YT, Spiritual Director

Creativity and Movement: Make Some Music with Your Turtle Tambourines







The rain has paid a visit quite a few times in our outdoor environment.   This can be a little tricky when trying to plan projects outdoors.  You have to take into account the rain and the potential winds.  Our environment has a slope in the middle so the water pools right in the middle of the outdoor classroom until the drains can catch with the downpour.

We made the most of making some sunshine by making a musical instrument we fondly call a turtle tambourine.


Josey’s Art School is now
Offering art, yoga, drumming and rhythm, and hula hoop classes
  for details
Read More