Artz Graine

Walk past an art classroom and you'll see the obvious stuff — paint smocks, glue sticks, a slightly chaotic table covered in more paint. But watch a little longer, and you'll notice something else happening. A kid figuring out how to paint within the line. Another one asking a friend to trade markers. A quiet kid finally raising a hand to share what they made. Art class looks like play. And in a lot of ways, it is. But underneath the paint and the mess, kids are quietly building skills that...

Art, according to therapists, is vital because it allows youngsters to analyse their environment, deal with often frightening emotions in a safe environment, and provide critical sensory input. Artists remind us that art is valuable in and of itself, as a source of beauty and expression, as well as for the creative process. Children tell us that art is a pleasurable activity for them. Parents tell us that art is important to their families because it keeps everyone involved and happy while...

Welcome to our very first blog post. When parents visit our studio for the first time, they often ask us the same question: "Can my child learn to draw well?" It is a natural question. After all, many children come to art classes because they enjoy drawing, and many parents hope to help them develop their skills. But over the years, we have realised that art teaches something much bigger than drawing. We have watched quiet children slowly find their confidence. We have seen students who were...