Art as Therapy

Feeling stressed?  Or Upset?  Art can act as a form of therapy for anyone going through difficult times.  What is Art Therapy?  It is the therapeutic use of art making.  While this form of therapy is usually done under the direction of an art therapist for people with severe trauma or illness it can be done at home.

Art Therapy can be done at home to help alleviate the blues or a bad day.  It can be as simple as setting aside time in the day to do artwork.  While your mind is engaged in the art making process it helps your mind to refocus on the task at hand instead of the problem you had before.  So kick back and take an Art Break with your children.  It just may help you both to relax.

Zentangle is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns.  For more information, visit  http://www.zentangle.com/

Photos from Celebrate the Arts Day

We have a great day with wonderful workshops and performances.  If you didn't make it be sure to take a look at the photos below to see what you really missed.

Celebrate the Arts Day Schedule

The Schedule for Celebrate the Arts Day is finally ready.  Hope to see you there!

Celebrate the Arts Day coming soon!

Kirksville Primary School witll be hosting Kirksville R-IIIs Celebrate the Arts Day on April 20, 2013.

Our overall purpose for this event is to clebrate the Arts within our school district and community.  The event will be for all members of the Kirksville community.  It will provide attendees with performances and workshops in Visual Art, Music, Theater, and Dance.

We are looking for volunteers to help with our event.  Interest and support for the arts are the only requirements.  No expertise needed.  Please spread the work to anyone you feel would be interested in this even.  More details will be coming out in the following weeks.  Please contact Laura Halter if you have any questions or would like to volunteer for the even.