I looked outside my window this morning and saw the snow coming down. But hopping around under the large maple tree were several red-breasted robins. I knew this was just one of those snowfalls where winter is bidding us adieu. I think this is the official sign of spring for us in the midwest. Springtime means Art Garage time, and the girls have already been planning. They made the schedule without the input of the boys, and did a great job. Monday we will have Inspirational Pictures. I hope to use paints here and work on some of the basics of painting human beings. Tuesday it is Slime Time. I say, let's get it out of our system early. It will draw a few more neighborhood kids as well. Slime is always a big hit. Wednesday Azaria thought we should do something with our favorite things. I suggested a collage. Thursday the girls wanted to have a girls lunch. We will probably make some girly stuff like homemade lipgloss, or maybe even bathbombs (my personal favorite). Friday the boys will join us again with a Tie Dye session. I also hope to paint with bleach water. This gives a cool effect on black fabric. Time to visit the Salvation Army for some T-shirts! It is an exciting time to start the season. I get a little nervous. What if no one wants to participate? What if the whole thing is just a waste of time? What if I am just fooling around making messes?
I guess I just have to learn to trust. I know myself, I feel so connected to these kids and to my neighborhood. I feel goodness in the world around me when I do this, and I have hope that this goodness can continue to spread if I just have faith and let go of the fear that stops me from trusting in myself and those around me. Although there is snow falling today, and we are being inundated with fear about the Corona virus, I can see the shoots of the young plants that are working their way up from the slumbering frozen ground. I am eagerly anticipating the new life that spring always brings.
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