jen, Author at Artventurers South Shields, Jarrow & Hebburn

Intergenerational ARTventurers are coming to South Tyneside!

3rd November 20193rd November 2019 jen 0 Comment Uncategorised art, Art and crafts, art classes, babies and toddlers, baby classes, Christmas, Christmas party, creative play, fun, Intergenerational classes, messy play

January 2020 will see the launch of intergenerational classes in South Tyneside.

We are collaborating with Hillcare at Willow Dene Care Home in Hebburn and bringing our ARTventurers fun to their residents.

Children and residents will work together and benefit from the advantages that art and creative play brings. There is a lot of research to suggest that intergenerational work helps to support positive mental health for older people who can otherwise feel a little lonely. It also helps children’s social, emotional and physical development and wellbeing.

To launch the classes we are hosting an intergenerational Christmas party on 19th December. Children will take home their little creations and keepsakes and everyone will leave with the beautiful memories the session helps to create.

To book your place click on the book a class section of the website 🙂

Love, Jen and ARTy Bear xx

Class of 2019!

14th August 201914th August 2019 jen 0 Comment Uncategorised art an crafts, art classes, babies and toddlers, colourful, creative fun, creative play, fun, learning through play, messy play, sensory play

I am sitting planning our Autum Term here at ARTventurers South Shields, Jarrow and Hebburn and I have naturally started to reflect on the incredible things we have achieved so far this year.

Lots of you graduated from class this year, all with First Degree Honours, of course! We have covered so many themes and I have seen so many fantastic creations and mini masterpieces. We have been to Wimbledon, laughed with Mr Tickle and eaten with Mr Greedy. We have thanked our parents and carers with our Mothers and Fathers Day gifts and so, so much more. We introduced the concept of process art into our classes which has been a roaring success. So many of you have used your little imaginations to create something unique and completely wonderful.

Not to mention some of the parties I have been privileged to be part of and holiday classes we have had too. I must admit, our Moana inspired holiday class was my personal favourite.

On a personal note, I have enjoyed getting to know so many lovely little ARTventurers and their grown ups. I am blown away by your continued support and enthusiasm week on week- THANK YOU!!

I cannot wait to see everyone again for our sparkly new Autumn Term and to meet some new faces too!

Love,

Jen & ARTy x

Thank You for an Amazing First Term!

3rd April 201931st March 2019 jen 0 Comment Art Classes, Baby classes, crafts, Family classes, Learn through play, Messy, Messy play, Toddler classes, Uncategorised art, ARTventurers, babies, baby classes, children, classes, colourful, creative, Family business, fun, learning, messy, messy play, parties, play, Toddler classes, toddlers

Thank you everyone for what has been an exciting, messy, glittery, painty, super fun first term!

I am so lucky to do this, it doesn’t actually feel like work when you love what you do.

I am so proud of all of your crafty creations, mini masterpieces and fun we have had along the way and I am so excited for the Easter holiday classes and the new term ahead!

Some of you have been coming to classes for years and change can be difficult for lots of people. But you have welcomed me with open arms, thank you. For those of you who were new to ARTventurers this term, I hope you have enjoyed it as much as I have.

I would be interested to know how you feel the term has gone and if there is anything you particularly loved or would like to change in the future. Please could you leave me some feedback in a review or a message and I will take all of your comments on board!

We can’t wait to see you next term!

Lots of love,

Jen & ARTy xx

What a week and this is just the start!!

17th March 201917th March 2019 jen 0 Comment Uncategorised art, ARTventurers, baby classes, classes, colourful, creative, fun, messy, messy play, parties, party, Toddler classes

This week was my first week (along with ARTy bear), ARTventuring as owners of ARTventurers South Shields, Jarrow and Hebburn. It’s been an incredible week so I thought I would point out my top 10 bits:

1. I have started to get to know so many little ARTventurers and their grown ups

2. Some of your creations were amazing this week- I love the St Patricks theme 🍀

3. My car is more glittery than it’s ever been 😆

4. I have experienced ARTventurers from the “other side” which is completely different to going along with my own children

5. For some of you, this week was your first ARTventurers class so our journeys have started together

6. I have had some fantastic feedback from customers which is what it is all about- happy, smiling (messy!) faces

7. Some of you have me about hosting a birthday party for their little ones, which is so exciting as I love a good party. But I am humbled that you are putting your faith in me to make your little one’s birthday a glittery, sparkly, one to remember 🎉

8. We got to sing happy birthday to a couple of our little ARTventurers and a grown up this week and they all enjoyed their special days!

9. ARTy has been spoilt rotten with hugs and kisses!

10. I can’t wait to do it all again!!!

A New ARTventure for the Elliotts!

2nd March 20192nd March 2019 jen 0 Comment Uncategorised art, babies, children, classes, colourful, creative, Family business, learning, messy, play, toddlers

So most of you will know by now that I have recently taken over the running of ARTventurers South Shields, Jarrow and Hebburn from the fabulous Susan. Susan has worked tirelessly over the past three years to make ARTventurers in our area what it is today! Thank you Susan for all of your hard work and dedication.

As an ARTventurers Mammy, I know how important those early years are for learning, developing, socialising and making amazing memories.

In the Elliott household, we LOVE art!! Alice, now Reuben, love to learn through creative play, exploring textures and making mini masterpieces. And I love nothing more than seeing the pride on Alice’s face when she has finished a project! ARTventurers has helped make Alice into a confident, sociable little girl and she is keen to show her baby brother how to follow suit.

ITS THE FINAL COUNTDOWN!!

One more week to go until we begin to write the next chapter of our ARTventurers journey when we start our very first class of our very first term!

We are all super excited and raring to go and can’t wait to meet you all in class to make lots of new friends and lots of glittery memories!

Love,

Jen, Miles, Alice, Reuben and ARTy x