Kids Mini Workshop
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Monday, May 12, 2025 | 4:00-5:00 PM | $40 | Ages 6–9
Organic & Geometric Shapes Young artists will explore crayon resist techniques with watercolor while learning about Matisse’s bold, playful style. This hands-on, one-hour class is designed to spark creativity and confidence! All materials are provided.
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About the Instructor
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Meaghan Grant-Witcher – Teaching Philosophy for Elementary Visual Arts
As an art educator, I believe the most impactful classrooms are not those that produce perfect artworks—but those that nurture curiosity, confidence, and joy. My teaching philosophy centers on creating an emotionally safe and creatively rich space where students can explore, imagine, and express themselves freely. In today’s educational climate, where play and self-directed learning are often diminished, the art room becomes more than just a studio—it becomes a sanctuary. It’s a space where children are free to make bold choices, use as many colors as they’d like, reinterpret prompts in their own voice, and discover the unique ways they see the world. I strive to foster an environment alive with music, movement, and personal expression—where experimentation is encouraged, and there is no “wrong way” to make art. While I introduce foundational concepts like color theory, composition, texture, and form, I do so through open-ended, exploratory projects that prioritize process over product. I want my students to understand the “why” of art—how it connects to their feelings, experiences, and identities—rather than feeling pressure to create something flawless or exact. Art should not be a place of perfection. It should be a place of play, discovery, and becoming. That is the kind of experience I strive to create every time I teach. |
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