Creative Corner – An At-Home Art Studio

Creative Corner – An At-Home Art Studio

In Charleston, SC we’ve had an unusual episode of real winter weather that kept us indoors longer than normal. When something like this happens, everyone scrambles to think of fun, educational, and interesting indoor activities. Art is certainly at the top of the list for me, and many parents would love for their children to put down the electronics and make some art. If you don’t already have a designated art space for your children, it’s time to create a creative corner in your home, and begin to integrate art making into their normal spectrum of activities.

 
A Key to Creativity: Journaling

A Key to Creativity: Journaling

“Culturing creativity can produce confidence, curiosity, communication, and connections.” As adults, we learn the valuable skills of self-care, and we consider creativity a precious possession. One strategy to achievement in these areas is journaling.

 
An Art Teacher’s Friend: Viktor Lowenfeld

An Art Teacher’s Friend: Viktor Lowenfeld

Let me introduce you to a friend to all professional art educators out there. His name is Viktor Lowenfeld, and though he may no longer be living, his impact is alive and well. I want every parent to meet him, because he offers something that not only will deepen your appreciation of art, but will also help you employ art to observe and promote your child’s cognitive development.

 
You Can Do It! Art at Home: 5 Tips

You Can Do It! Art at Home: 5 Tips

Do you wish you could do more art with your kids? Like many parents of young children, the thought of more art projects at home might spike your anxiety level a bit. There are lots of reasons that keep us from doing art with our kids.

 

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Kristine Peterson

Kristine Peterson

A creative adventurist, Kristine Peterson began her arts endeavors very young. In her identity, Kristine captured the love for all things creative, drawing from the time she could hold a pencil and leading her to Alfred University where she graduated magna cum laude earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts.  She was trained as a studio artist in all mediums, ultimately concentrating in ceramics and metal foundry and fabrication work.  A portion of her senior thesis exhibition was selected for an emerging artist’s show at the Kathleen Cullen Gallery in New York City.  She first began teaching art while at Alfred University, even traveling to and living in Anan-Cho, Japan for three months to teach pottery.  Following her undergraduate experiences, she worked as a tour leader for a traveling hands-on children’s museum.  This allowed her to visit thirteen different states and over seventy-five different schools.  With an ignited passion for art education, Kristine attended Mansfield University of Pennsylvania earning her Master of Education in Art Education degree.  Upon her graduation, she received the Outstanding Art Education Award for her performance excellence in the program. She moved to Charleston from Pennsylvania in 2012 to work as an art teacher in the Charleston County School District.  During her very first year she was selected Charleston County School District’s “Rookie Teacher of the Year.”  She taught in the Charleston County public schools for three years.  Kristine is now the Art Director and an Instructor at Black Tie Music Academy (www.blacktiemusicacademy.com) offering both art and music instruction for all ages and levels.