Drawn2Imagine

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 […]

When we have conversations about our Reno art academy with people from out of state, they typically respond with something like, “oh, is Reno close to Las Vegas, Nevahdah?” When you tell them how far away Las Vegas is they immediately think we live in the boonies. Sure, Nevada has the highest percentage of publicly […]

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 […]

Nevada Day! What is it and what does it have to do with our kid’s art camp in Reno?? Back in the height of the Civil War, the Union was in need of silver. This presented an opportunity for the Territory of Nevada to help in the war efforts. Nevada contains rich deposits of silver […]

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 […]

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 […]

It’s that time of the year again. The excitement is in the air as kids are meeting their new teachers and heading back to their studies. For parents, this welcomes in a new set of challenges. Figuring out how to make schedules work for picking up children from school can be a challenge, but at […]

The time for children to go back to school is quickly approaching. When that time comes, you can give your child a head start with a before-school program. Drawn2Imagine is opening our doors early to welcome in the new semester. While school doors do not always open at a time that is convenient for a […]

At Drawn2Imagine we are constantly working to raise the bar for what we can offer students. Doing so requires clear focus and well-defined values. As we continue to move towards accreditation and open new engaging classes, we thought we would share with you the core values that make us more than just a “drop off” […]

With the school year coming to a close, one concern many parents have for their children is summer learning loss. Research suggests children score much lower on standardized tests at the beginning of the school year, right after a long summer break, than they do on the same test right before summer break begins. To […]