I love how art and acts of creative expression can be a powerful way to reconnect with ourselves and our communities. We can intentionally dive deep into creative endeavors that help us to heal or get in touch with ourselves and we can also play lightly, just enjoying the gift of imagination and flow that often happens when we create. I do not think it matters what we do except that we honor our very human need for creative expression and that we keep the channel open. One of my New Years resolutions is to keep the flow going within myself, keep an eye out for that pesky inner critic and love it away..., and also to inspire others to joyfully build that connection with their creative selves. On that note....Classes begin next week!
I have lots of news... but first, here is the upcoming schedule for the winter and spring. As always, I recommend adding to the waitlist even if a class is full. This is the latest I have on current enrollment. Click on the links to register.
Vallecito Elementary
Oven Baked Clay Time with Nikki Contini! Age: 6 to 12, Co-ed
$200.00
Glass Fusing with Nikki Contini Age: 8 to 12, Co-ed
$260.00
Oven Baked Clay Time with Nikki Contini! Age: 6 to 12, Co-ed
$235.00
Coleman elementary
Oven Baked Clay TIme with Nikki Contini Age: 6 to 12, Co-ed
$210.00
Fusing Fun Art Age: 7 to 12, Co-ed
$230.00
Oven Baked Clay TIme with Nikki Contini Age: 6 to 12, Co-ed
$245.00
Glass Fusing with Nikki Contini! Age: 7 to 12, Co-ed
$230.00
Oven Baked Clay Time with Nikki Contini! Age: 6 to 12, Co-ed
$210.00
Glass Fusing with Nikki Contini! Age: 7 to 12, Co-ed
$230.00
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What' has been Happening...
I finished off the end of the year quite busy with workshops. I had my annual glass ornament workshops at the Larkspur Community Center plus a few workshops at my home studio- in both clay and glass. I held workshops for both kids and adults and some that combined ages. I enjoyed every minute of it. We had fun and so many pretty pieces were made.
What's New
I have set up my space to hold 7 students comfortably and I am ready to begin holding workshops on a more regular basis throughout the year. I will post some dates next week. I am working on updating my workshop page with more up to the date information and photos. First come- first serve- book with some friends ... or if a class is full or the dates do not work for you, just contact me and we will find a date that does.
What's Ahead
I will be at two camps this summer. Both camps are for incoming 1st to 5th graders
1)Super Cool Summer school - I will be teaching 2 classes- Jewelry and Clay! This will be my 4th year. This camp is amazing. So many choices for kids and very reasonably priced. Here is the link- Classes fill quickly.
2)I am pleased to announce a new camp I am joining in- Kids Dance Brigade: Dance and Eco- Art!! I am so excited about this. Tom Mayock- Kids Dance Brigade originator, is an awesome dance teacher. He holds afterschool classes and camps throughout the year. We have teamed up and will be a dance and art camp. Kids will learn super cool dance routines and I will be leading an ecologically friendly art camp- with daily unique projects supplied from my treasure trove recyclables, collectibles and various items that would otherwise be headed to landfill or our oceans. We will dance, create and play!
The camp will be at Sun Valley Elementary -
Dates.7/22-26 Showcase on 7/26 at 3pm
Questions or commkents? Please contact me!
You can find my jewelry and some pretty mirrors and dishes locally at Salon B on 4th street in San Rafael! This is a full-service salon with a little retail area. Wonderful and talented stylists! I will be donating 5% to the Heads Up Foundation until the end of january.
