Creativity Lab

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Create whimsical upcycled art necklaces with Teaching Artist Victoria Reeves (aka me). Ages 7-11.

Preregistration required (link in comments) ☀️🌻🏯

Prep-mode! Cut up 400 triangle pieces of patterned paper and 200 foam squares today.
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Ready to teach my: UPCYCLED WEARABLE ART: Paper Bead Necklace Class for the Youth & Opportunity United summer camp program
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This activity develops:
* small motor skills - {wrapping paper around pencils, applying glue, making beads from different materials)}
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*design skills - {visualizing your necklace, choosing ornate papers and colored shapes to work with, assembling them in pleasing patterns}
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*social skills - {patience with a long form project, sharing with other children, taking risks with a new project, creating wearable art}
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I will also open the class with a reading and discussion of Questlove’s book on the creative process called “The Idea in You”. As a Teaching Artist, my classes, workshops and home parties are very intentional, educational and delightful!
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If you (or any of your friends) would like to host an UPCYCLED ART PARTY, please DM me.

Guaranteed to inspire, connect and expand any group of children or adults. Reasonable prices (between $200-$350 depending on the project you chose and number of participants). Check out my website (in the comments) for photos, descriptions and inspiration for your next custom UPCYCLED ART PARTY taught by me. 💜

Hi! I’m the ‘Calm Observer’ Empowerment Doll.
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My message? Keep it Simple.

💗 Mother's Day is next week! 💗 Get crafty + make a doll with /for your mom. Registration link in bio. 🎀🌸🥰🌸🎀

💗 Mother's Day is next week! 💗

Why not craft a special Empowerment Doll for your mom this year? My next TEEN/ADULT class is Saturday May 9th from 3:00-4:30pm. We'll be creating + connecting at 'Hey, I Thought of You' ~ 2849 West Montrose, Chicago, IL.

For $40, you'll receive vintage fabrics, buttons, yarns, gentle and supportive instruction (no sewing machines needed), a delightful afternoon with other Creatives and a thoughtful Empowerment Doll to give to your mom the next day. Win - win - win 💃🏿

Preregistration required and space is limited. Grab your spot today! (Link in bio). See you in class 😊🧵😊

Jasmine Flower + Market Girl want YOU to join us for our next Empowerment Doll Wksp 🧵💗

Saturday May 9 * 3-5pm
Hey, I Thought of You (Art Space + Gift Shop)
2839 W Montrose | Chicago

Teens + Adults
$40 includes all supplies + sweet connection
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Open to KIDS grades K-5! Registration is now open for my FREE Empowerment Doll Workshop at the Evanston Public Library (Robert Crown Branch).

Saturday April 25 * 12:00-1:30pm
All supplies included
Children under 10 must be accompanied by a caregiver

Pre-registration required (only 10 spots open)
Link in bio or scan QR code on post image

Fun + fabulous Empowerment Doll Workshop | Art Party done around the dining room table! A fun group of Evanston friends hired me for this home-based Empowerment Doll Workshop. I provide pre-sewn doll forms made from vintage fabrics, funky yarns and buttons, trim, scissors, sharpies, everything! No sewing machines needed. We hand sew, embellish, talk, laugh, learn. $250 for 10 participants, $350 for 20 participants. Perfect for parties, libraries, schools, community centers. DM to reserve your dates!

Experience magic 🫟 Creativity Lab starts 3/5. Thursday nites 6:30-830pm. Only $100 includes MicroAdventures, tools, learning, art, writing, connection, joy, all supplies needed! Such a deal. 🌞

Register now - 3 spots left. https://www.hivebookarts.org/registration/p/creativity-lab-begins-march5