Wet & Dry Media Workshop Photos

Posted on January 21, 2012 by reggioinspirations

This gallery contains 75 photos.

Many thanks to all who attended the workshop today! Here are the photos, enjoy!

More Galleries | Leave a comment

Please Help Branches Toddler

Posted on December 7, 2011 by reggioinspirations
Hi Everyone,

I know that this is a very busy time  but I was hoping you might find time to write a letter of support for funding NF1.
 One of our toddlers has this diagnosis and my hope is that if we all take a little time out of our busy day to write a letter we might be able to take one step closer towards finding a cure.
Please feel free to forward the email below to any family or friends that might be willing to help.  I have always believed that if we come come together as a community we can find ways to support and nurture each other and we all are little better because of it.
Much Love,
Triciaxx
 __________________________________________
Hello lovely Branches Families and Friends,

In a conversation Karen and I had last Friday before our Toddler group, I shared that Natalie has been diagnosed with NF1.  This is the reason for the tibial dysplasia in her left leg.  We are very fortunate that the tibial dysplasia is the only symptom that is manifesting for Natalie, and we hope and pray that will continue to be the case.  As a family, we are beginning to come to terms with this diagnosis, and we are so incredibly grateful for Natalie’s joyful and irrepressible spirit.  She is the absolute joy of our lives, and she is teaching us so much; Michael and I both feel beyond priviledged to be her parents.


Below, I am forwarding you an email that we received recently from the Children’s Tumor Foundation, the nation’s premiere organization for fighting and finding a cure for neurofibromatosis (NF).  At the bottom of the email is a link for a form letter to be sent to your local congressional representative urging them to support a current bill which allows for continued funding for NF.  I cannot tell you how much your support would mean to our family — and to all of the other families with children who have NF — if you would take the time and send a letter in to your representative. www.ctf.org/How-You-Can-Help/advocacy.html

Please feel free to forward this to as many people as you can; the more support we can garner, the better.

Additionally, if you would like to find out more information about neurofibromatosis, please go to the Children’s Tumor Foundation’s website:  www.ctf.org

Based on the research Michael and I have read, we know in our hearts that science can find a way to manage this disease which is present in our daughter.  But for that to happen, much support is needed.  Writing a letter to your representative would be a huge first step.  If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.With love and gratitude,

Kelly, Michael, and Natalie Peterson
Posted in Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Wire Workshop Links and Photos

Posted on November 30, 2011 by reggioinspirations

This gallery contains 77 photos.

Hi Everyone, Thanks for attending the wire workshop. We had a wonderful day of creative learning together. Here are the links for the wire workshop supplies: http://www.Dickblick.com Dick Blick also has a teacher discount card. http://www.michaels.com Michaels also has a … Continue reading →

More Galleries | Leave a comment

Tricias children’s holiday gift guide for parents and teachers.

Posted on November 30, 2011 by reggioinspirations

 

Here are some great gift ideas that your children might like for Hannakah or Christmas

I have chosen gifts that encourage creativity, imagination and problem solving.

Posted in Links | Leave a comment

Photos from 10/23 Clay Workshop

Posted on October 26, 2011 by reggioinspirations

This gallery contains 170 photos.

Here are the photos from the clay workshop.

More Galleries | Leave a comment

Clay materials list and resources

Posted on October 26, 2011 by reggioinspirations

Many thanks to all who attended the clay workshop!

As promised here are the resource links:

This is the link to the different kinds of laguna clay company clays.

I like B-Mix with sand and Long Beach Blend

Laguna can deliver and ship

Call in orders or confirm and arrange payment for quotes between 8 am and 4:30 pm at 1-800-452-4862 ext 235 or ext 201.

www.lagunaclay.com/clays/western/cone10.php

I like CREATABLE COLORS as an underglaze if you are going to fire the children’s work

Cone 06 Glaze, Underglaze & Majolica Especially for Bisque

• Create thousands of brilliant shades and hues from the Primary Palette of Creatable Colors.

• Use as an underglaze under Creatable Colors’ clear gloss or clear matte.

• Apply as a stand-alone glaze for a bright and brilliant finish.

• Brush over Creatable Colors majolica base for the look of the Renaissance!

The Creatable Colors glaze system has been designed to allow you, the artist, to use either the primary palette colors directly from the jar, or to mix, in varying amounts,

two or more of the primary palette colors to achieve a virtually unlimited number of brilliant bold hues, pastel shades and everything in between.

www.lagunaclay.com/catalog/pdf/lcc_glaze.pdf

Great selection of tools.:

www.lagunaclay.com/catalog/pdf/lcc_tools1.pdf

Face molds for clay:

www.joann.com/joann/search/searchall.jsp?qsearch=face+mold&keyword=_usrch%3Aface+mold

For clay textures:

www.michaels.com/Tools/products-generalcrafts-clayandtools-tools,default,sc.html

Great Clay book for teachers

Children, Clay, And Sculpture (9780871921451): Cathy Weisman 

 

Posted in Workshops | Leave a comment

Integrating an Atelier Workshop photos 6/11/11

Posted on June 15, 2011 by reggioinspirations

This gallery contains 87 photos.

Thanks to everyone who attended the workshop Integrating an Atelier into Your School, Classroom or Home. Here are the photos:

More Galleries | 3 Comments

Materials list for the Mixed Media Workshop

Posted on June 2, 2011 by reggioinspirations

Thanks again to all who attended The mixed media workshop.
As promised here is the material list.

Mixed Media Materials List:

Supplies from Dick Blick www.dickblick.com
Acrylic paints, Golden or Basic are good brands
Dick Blick Gesso
Golden soft acrylic gel semi gloss or fluid matt acrylic medium
Bristle Paintbrushes,
Scissors,
Collage papers (nothing too heavy: magazines, maps, printed papers, and book pages (for text)
Credit card or palette knife to spread medium
Stencils,
White tissue paper
Watercolor paints
Mica

Discount School Supply
Bio color paints

Painters paper for the background this can be found at home base or a house painters supply store

Joann’s or Michaels craft stores
Rubber stamps
StazOn inkpads

Posted in Workshops | 1 Comment

Mixed Media Workshop Photos 5/28/2011

Posted on May 30, 2011 by reggioinspirations

This gallery contains 46 photos.

More Galleries | 3 Comments

Workshops

Posted on April 7, 2011 by reggioinspirations

We still have spaces available for:

An Introduction to Mixed Media

When: Saturday May 28th 9am – 3pm

Where: New School West

12731 Venice Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90066-3710
(310) 313-4444 Click here for google map

Integrating an Atelier Into Your School, Classroom or Home

When: Saturday June 11th 9am – 3pm

Where: Branches Atelier

____________________________________

Download registration form

Pre register here or call 310 395 6040

Posted in Workshops | Leave a comment