I wrote my first review of the Nashville Children's Theatre back in November, and you can read that review HERE.
I'll apologize ahead of time that the blogger site is having issues uploading pictures, so this review will not have pictures. I felt it important to go on and at least give the details of the play!
We were once again invited back to see the opening screening of their newest production "Elephant and Piggie, We are in a Play" which opened to a great crowd on Thursday night the 15th of January.
Once again, they did not disappoint!
Showing posts with label creative. Show all posts
Showing posts with label creative. Show all posts
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Saturday, November 8, 2014
Nashville Children's Theatre, Nashville, TN - $$
The Nashville Children's Theatre invited us to opening night of their production of "James and the Giant Peach."
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Creative Canvas By You - Russellville, KY ($$$)
We've established that "I" like to paint, and I had taken several of Lisa Haley-Miller's Creative Canvas By You paint classes/paint party's over the past few years and she even did a March of Dimes fundraiser for me several years ago, but it wasn't until this summer that I got M involved.
Lisa has always welcomed kids at her party's but at $35-$40 a seat, was it worth it for my 4 year old, who honestly is just beginning to color in the lines, to go to a paint party??
I took the chance this summer when Lisa held several Kid Art Camp classes, one 3 day event in Russellville and one 3 day camp in Hopkinsville, specifically for kids age 4 and up.
She always welcomes kids to any of her classes, but this was specifically for kids, drop your kids off even, and let them be creative.....without mom or dad around.
I didn't want to commit to an entire 3 day camp, at $80 I believe, so we opted for one night in Russellville for $35 to see how this would work for my 4 year old.
M had decided on an Owl Door Hanger prior to the event, so it was there waiting for her with the lines traced on when she arrived. Thankfully a friend from Todd County was there as well, and they found seats next to each other and I left them to it.
What's great about Lisa and her crew is that, well, they can fix about anything that you might screw up while painting. This is especially fabulous for small kiddos, but still handy for those of us over 16 as well!
Since I wasn't there, I'm unsure on how much of the finished project was truly my child vs Lisa's magic, but in the end, M was happy and had a ball and we had a really cute door hanger worth the $35 the class cost.
Lisa offers a ton of different kid themed projects that many times are offered at most of her posted open paint party's. You can always grab your friends and book your own as well, but just know that it is a kid friendly place to let some of their creative juices flow.
Here's the group from that night with their works of art!
The Creative Canvas Facebook page can be found HERE.
Tips:
Lisa has always welcomed kids at her party's but at $35-$40 a seat, was it worth it for my 4 year old, who honestly is just beginning to color in the lines, to go to a paint party??
I took the chance this summer when Lisa held several Kid Art Camp classes, one 3 day event in Russellville and one 3 day camp in Hopkinsville, specifically for kids age 4 and up.
She always welcomes kids to any of her classes, but this was specifically for kids, drop your kids off even, and let them be creative.....without mom or dad around.
I didn't want to commit to an entire 3 day camp, at $80 I believe, so we opted for one night in Russellville for $35 to see how this would work for my 4 year old.
M had decided on an Owl Door Hanger prior to the event, so it was there waiting for her with the lines traced on when she arrived. Thankfully a friend from Todd County was there as well, and they found seats next to each other and I left them to it.
What's great about Lisa and her crew is that, well, they can fix about anything that you might screw up while painting. This is especially fabulous for small kiddos, but still handy for those of us over 16 as well!
Since I wasn't there, I'm unsure on how much of the finished project was truly my child vs Lisa's magic, but in the end, M was happy and had a ball and we had a really cute door hanger worth the $35 the class cost.
Lisa offers a ton of different kid themed projects that many times are offered at most of her posted open paint party's. You can always grab your friends and book your own as well, but just know that it is a kid friendly place to let some of their creative juices flow.
Here's the group from that night with their works of art!
The Creative Canvas Facebook page can be found HERE.
Tips:
- Wear clothes you don't mind getting paint on
- Don't get hung up in how well you are painting, they are always there to help fix "issues"
- Have fun and just let the kids paint and have fun
- Prepare to be there for 2-3 hours
Monday, August 25, 2014
The Pottery Room - Clarksville, TN ($$)
Painting is one of my favorite creative outlets, so when I realized that Clarksville had a paint your own pottery place, I had to take my daughter!
I didn't expect it to be quite as expensive as it is, so this doesn't classify as "cheap" but it is fun and you do leave with a nice keepsake. Or gifts, as the last time we did this, M painted presents for my mom and my husbands mom to give to them for Mother's Day. Then the cost was much more justifiable.
The place in Clarksville that we went to is called the The Pottery Room and their website is HERE.
They actually have 2 locations, but the one we went to is located right off Exit 1, the other location is downtown on Madison St.
Trenton Road
3863-A Trenton Road
Clarksville, TN 37040
931-503-3024
Across the street from the Great Escapes Movie Theater next to Whistle Stop Donuts.
M thought this was fabulous and it was a great "girls night out" and since I really love to paint as well, we both got a lot of enjoyment out of it.
Here's some details on the cost http://www.thepotteryroom.com/howitworks.html
Basically you pay a sitting fee, $6 for adults and $4 for kids and then there is the price of the piece you choose. There are a few things (Christmas Tree Ornaments) that are pretty cheap but most of what we wanted to paint were in the $16-$24 range, so that on top of the sitting fee.
Our first night M painted herself a Hello Kitty jelwery box and I painted her a butterfly.
Remember, it's fun to paint but you have to prepare the kids that YOU CAN'T TAKE IT HOME THAT NIGHT. It has to be in the kiln to fire and glaze and they recommend a week before you pick up your art. Teaching patience here!!
The next time we went we had a mission, Mother's Day presents!!
So for my mom we chose a flower pot and for my husbands mom a vase. We let M paint them and then put her hand prints on each one. They turned out really cute, so this is a great idea for grandparents that you have no idea what else to get them!!
They have a wide selection of pieces to choose from to paint and I've always found the staff to be very helpful, especially when working with the kids on hand prints, thumb prints or helping with wording/writing on pieces.
They also do birthday parties, but again not cheap, but would be a memorable party.
The atmosphere is relaxing, no one is rushing you, you can take as much or little time as you like.
They also offer pottery wheel classes but we haven't braved any of those yet.
The Pottery Room has a Facebook page found HERE, be sure to tell them Todd County Moms sent you : )
Tips:
I didn't expect it to be quite as expensive as it is, so this doesn't classify as "cheap" but it is fun and you do leave with a nice keepsake. Or gifts, as the last time we did this, M painted presents for my mom and my husbands mom to give to them for Mother's Day. Then the cost was much more justifiable.
The place in Clarksville that we went to is called the The Pottery Room and their website is HERE.
They actually have 2 locations, but the one we went to is located right off Exit 1, the other location is downtown on Madison St.
Trenton Road
3863-A Trenton Road
Clarksville, TN 37040
931-503-3024
Across the street from the Great Escapes Movie Theater next to Whistle Stop Donuts.
M thought this was fabulous and it was a great "girls night out" and since I really love to paint as well, we both got a lot of enjoyment out of it.
Here's some details on the cost http://www.thepotteryroom.com/howitworks.html
Basically you pay a sitting fee, $6 for adults and $4 for kids and then there is the price of the piece you choose. There are a few things (Christmas Tree Ornaments) that are pretty cheap but most of what we wanted to paint were in the $16-$24 range, so that on top of the sitting fee.
Our first night M painted herself a Hello Kitty jelwery box and I painted her a butterfly.
Remember, it's fun to paint but you have to prepare the kids that YOU CAN'T TAKE IT HOME THAT NIGHT. It has to be in the kiln to fire and glaze and they recommend a week before you pick up your art. Teaching patience here!!
The next time we went we had a mission, Mother's Day presents!!
So for my mom we chose a flower pot and for my husbands mom a vase. We let M paint them and then put her hand prints on each one. They turned out really cute, so this is a great idea for grandparents that you have no idea what else to get them!!
They have a wide selection of pieces to choose from to paint and I've always found the staff to be very helpful, especially when working with the kids on hand prints, thumb prints or helping with wording/writing on pieces.
They also do birthday parties, but again not cheap, but would be a memorable party.
The atmosphere is relaxing, no one is rushing you, you can take as much or little time as you like.
They also offer pottery wheel classes but we haven't braved any of those yet.
The Pottery Room has a Facebook page found HERE, be sure to tell them Todd County Moms sent you : )
Tips:
- Prepare the kiddos that they will not be taking their art work home that day
- wear older clothes, things can get messy
- just have fun with it
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