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What People Are Saying About Our Youth Art Program in Reno

When we opened the Drawn2Imagine doors in 2010, formerly known as Kids-n-Art, we dreamed about being a staple for art in the Reno community. Now, nearly four years later, we’ve got our footing, we’ve got community support, and we continue to reach more kids looking to express themselves through creativity and art. It’s been no […]

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Thanksgiving Art Projects To Do At Home

Thanksgiving Art Project at Home The time has arrived for giving thanks for everything we have in our lives. At Drawn2Imagine, we know what we are thankful for: the opportunity to bring art into the lives of children. They say that if you do what you love, you will never work a day in your […]

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7 Benefits of Art for Children: Part 1

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Standardized testing has its benefits, but it also has definite drawbacks. From our viewpoint, no drawback is more evident than the time it takes away from art. Somehow, art has become a luxury in the psyche of many policymakers. However, we know that it isn’t frivolous or unnecessary. Fortunately, there are many who agree with […]

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Great Books for Great Parents: Recommendations from Your Favorite Reno Art Program

At Drawn2Imagine, we are often asked about books we could recommend for inspiring creativity in children. As part of our Reno art program, we have decided to offer some thoughts on books we have read that really have a lot to offer. This month we are recommending Magic Trees of the Mind: How to Nurture […]

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Special Kids Art Classes in Reno That Are Just for Homeschoolers

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Art opens so many doors for so many of our children. We have seen great changes in youngsters of many different ages, backgrounds and skill sets. Also, our kids art classes in Reno are not only for those who attend nearby Roy Gomm Elementary School. Instead, we open them up to every child across the […]

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Reno Art at Home: Simple Fall Art Projects

At Drawn2Imagine, we provide Reno art classes that are fun and educational for kids. While we have a great time here in the classroom, the fun doesn’t have to end when you pick up your child. You can surely participate in art projects at home with your child. To get you started we thought we […]

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Getting Our Hands Dirty: Clay Class in Reno

The feel of working clay with your hands is an activity for adults and kids alike, though children aren’t in the least bit sky about getting their hands dirty like some adults might be. Our Clay Creations class in Reno is part of Dramn2Imagine’s regular semester. This means that with enrollment, your child is going […]

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Drawn2Imagine to Take an Active Part in 2013 Wahoe County Obesity Forum

At Drawn2Imagine, we love the part our Reno art classes play in our community. Bringing art to children is a daily joy. We get to see firsthand how it can change their lives. However, the art our children create has the potential to inspire change far beyond our classroom. To help elevate our potential for […]

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Dropping the Arts Drops Test Scores

Over the past decade and a half, the focus of education has shifted (and not TOWARD the arts). Concerned with failing math and science scores, policymakers have brought education in these fields as the strongest points of interest. Funding was released from the federal government to schools that met certain stipulations regarding their programs. These […]

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Warmed Up for Success: Before School Program In Reno

In our last post we talked about our after school program. It is a program in which we pick your child up from school and treat them to engaging art classes. This program is very popular and the perfect compliment to it is our before school program in Reno. If your child goes to Roy […]

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