A Look Back at Our Winter Mobile Classes and Foam Printing
Written by Domenica Mastromatteo Artmania offers art programs at local elementary schools. These programs bring exciting opportunities for students to explore techniques and materials that are often beyond classroom resources. New programs are always being developed...
Spring Break at Artmania
written by Domenica Mastromatteo It’s that time of year again! At Artmania, we are getting ready to finish up our winter classes and have opened registration for our Spring Break Camps! Finishing up Our Winter Classes Students in our school programs have explored the...
The Art Journey
written by Domenica Mastromatteo. At the beginning of every Artmania children’s class, the words, “What are we doing today?” sweep the room. The answer is, “we are working on our structural painting.” The kids stare blankly. Although we’ve (Artmania teachers)...
Artmania at Talk at The Top
written by Domenica Mastromatteo Artmania offers fun and exciting art classes believing art is a fundamental part of personal development. Most of our blog posts focus on the importance of art education and include information about the role of art in mental health....
Challenging Anxiety with Art
The after school (and lunch hour) Artmania program provides opportunity for learning important life skills. The art program this term begins with the creation of a Sculptural Painting. Students will learn color theory, layering and spatial modeling to create their own...
Art: A Form of Personal Expression
Most of us accept art as a form of personal expression without really understanding the influence personal expression has on our wellbeing. Yes, we understand that “drawing is important to intellectual and emotional maturity,” (Bob Steele 1997), but the skills linked...
The Arts Teach Focus
As I continue to unravel the multitude of skills that can be developed through an enriching art program, I refer back to a previous blog where I ended with the statement, “The making of art facilitates the development of many skills because it requires many skills,...
Supporting Physical Health with Art
Creativity can be fostered in a way that is beneficial for physical health and development. The image above is a cluster of words describing the skills (mostly related to physical health) that are gained and improved on through the teaching of art. The arts, when used...
Art is not just child’s play
Art is not just child’s play. A daily dose of art (in any form) will keep your body healthy, mind strong, and your brain growing! Imagine that! Engaging in art (as play, without judgment) is crucial for a healthy and fulfilling life throughout our life span (Dr....