• Art Lesson: H is for House

     4-6 Year old class This was a different lesson but I felt like it would be interesting to ask kids about where they lived. Questions like….Do you have a dog or cat? What color is your house? Do you have a tree in your yard? Kids drew a generic house but added details that were relivent…


  • Art Lesson: Jungle Animals

    This was an inspiring lesson! This lesson took two weeks to finish. Children learned about the ocelot. The ocelot is similar in appearance to a domestic cat. Its fur resembles that of a clouded leopard or jaguar and was once regarded as particularly valuable. As a result, hundreds of thousands of ocelots were once killed for their fur.  The ocelot is also known as the dwarf…


  • Open House and Student’s Art Reception

    We are having an open house featuring our student’s artwork, drawing activities for the kids, and refreshments. Invite your family, grandparents and friends! Community members, current, past, and future students and their families are invited and encouraged to attend! Date & Time: October 1, 2014 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Location: Kindred Art Studio…


  • Art Lesson: All about Robots!

    Robots are a Hot Topic for kids! I went to the Library and had a hard time finding a book. Tons and tons of the Robot books were checked out and its is no surprise Robots are cool and fun. People have been making movies about them for years and I think it is safe…


  • Art Lesson: X is for Xanthus

    Xanthus who? Xanthus and Balius were, according to Greek mythology, two immortal horses, who pulled Chariots and were said to be able to speak human language.  Xanthus was a golden red colored horse and Balius was a white and black appaloosa horse. Here is a video I posted to my Facebook page for the Children to…


  • Art Lesson: BMX Bikes!

    I try to make lessons that my students find interesting. Having a few boys who participate in BMX this is something they told me they would love to draw! I was excited about this lesson as well. We had a bike to draw from that was good for observing and created a fun element for…


  • Art Lesson: R is for Rabbit!

    Drawing through the Alphabet R is for Rabbit. Of course we read the classic book Peter Rabbit. A favorite among many children. We also learned about Rabbits. They come in many different colors. Black brown spotted and white. Some are pets and some are wild. Pet Rabbits are usually called Bunny Rabbits. Hares are related…


  • Drawing Lesson: Cadie from Canada Cheng from China.

    I love drawing through Geography because of the experience kids get to learn about and draw other kids around the world! This lesson was about Cadie from Canada and Cheng from China. Here is a cute video clip of a little boy teaching chinese. I posted this to my facebook page for parents to show…


  • Montana Parent After School Activities Round Up – Pictures of the event!

    Montana Parent After school Round Up. This is an event for parents who were looking for after school and PIR day activities for their children. There was multiple booths set up for parents to see what is offered in the community. Kindred Art Studio was there! Kids could choose from three different warm up sheets to…


  • Drawing Lesson: Water Dragons!

    This week we drew Water Dragons! It reminds me of the Movie How to Train your Dragon, which was posted on my Facebook page before hand so the parents could show the kids and get them excited about weeks lessons! The Water Dragon is exciting. I think every kid would love to take a ride…