Can't wait for the awesomeness this Summer! Stay tuned to meet our new interns and instructors :D

Toddler & PreK Make&Takes http://www.mytravelingart.com/prek-and-toddler.html

Elementary Make&Takes http://www.mytravelingart.com/elementary.html

Teen Workshops http://www.mytravelingart.com/teen-workshops.html

ART Mini Camps http://www.mytravelingart.com/art-mini-camp.html

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One of the most amazing things that happens when teaching art is seeing the joy of accomplishment in your students face :)

So, quote of the day from my toddler class, "look I made a picture!" Completely accompanied by an ear to ear grin

Loving life and what I do!

Ms. Ashley

Can't wait to bring #newbraunfels and #gruene a fun new way to paint!

Starting Thursday, join #TravelingART at our new paint bar and FreeStyle away on an 11x14 canvas or 16x20 canvas anytime between 11AM and 5PM Monday-Saturday!

No need to register, stop on in and see us. Step-by-step guides are available and our Traveling ARTists are there to help if you get stuck.

Call 830-515-4993 for more information.

Today was the first day I was able to work on my very own art :)

Since it was my day, I decided to create with my favorite medium, clay (polymer clay in this case)

Today's creature choice was an octopus and while starting to add the tentacles and sculpting details I started thinking about "how would I teach this to a child?"

Teaching a child to draw and see value is one thing but going from 2D to 3D is quite another. When first creating 3D art students have difficulty seeing the sides in the round. Loving to teach and create with clay is always so exciting. There is a marvelous element of critical thinking, planning and problem solving that, in my opinion, is one thing children today are lacking in home and school life.

So my thought today is wouldn't it be wonderful if every child and adult had to create an octopus with eight legs? :)

As an art teacher, it becomes hard to focus and create your own works of art. Most of your time is spent planning lessons and making samples. Throw in small business owner to that title and it is near impossible to find time to create.

So I'm going to try my hand at Art-o-Mat! Art-o-Mat machines are retired cigarette vending machines that have been converted to vend art :) I'm thinking of sending an idea for a painted bug line for my prototype.... Wish me luck!

We have ART Space available for rent! All artists are juried email info@mytravelingart.com or call 361-228-3852 for more information

So these amazing earrings have been calling me all day! I just love hand craft one of a kind pieces that make a statement. If someone doesn't hurry in to get them I'm going to have to buy them ;)

It's always a challenge to move, but it gives you a chance to cull out and organize(which is always good for any art teacher)

We've starting getting in some amazing artists for the new gallery portion of our larger facility and I am so excited to see this place filled with beautiful creations!