The Detroit Symphony Orchestra is heading to the Big Apple in a return to Carnegie Hall – their first in 17 years! The General Motors Foundation and Cadillac are helping to pave the way from Motown to Manhatten for the DSO. In addition to a $350,000 grant from The GM Foundation to the DSO for music education …
Todd Oldham “Kid Made Modern” Collection for Target
Todd Oldham is launching a new line of art supplies and art kits called Kid Made Modern that are sure to inspire kids of all ages! Everything from crazy crayons, neon-printed ducktape, jewelry kits, art papers and more. The line launches May 20 at Target stores.
Framed Pine Cones for the Holiday
I came across this idea on www.craftaholicsanonymous.net for framing pine cones and decided to give it a try. I made one change to how they did it. I glued the ribbon to the back of the frame and did not draping it over the top. It was pretty easy and didn’t take more than an …
Ink Blot Art – stretching your creativity
Here is another fun and easy craft that you can do with your child. I like it because it forces you to look at things from different angle and to be creative. Extra bonus – you probably already have all the necessary supplies around the house. Here’s what you need: White drawing paper …
Field Trip Friday-The DIA
All I can remember from my trip to the Detroit Institute of Arts as a little girl is being bored. I was being led around the place by teachers who were trying to drive home points about artists I barely knew. But a recent trip left me feeling like the museum is really reaching out to us and making the experience fantastic for individuals, families and even children.