In our one-of-a-kind process art workshops, your child can explore their imagination with other quirky kiddos in our cozy, sensory-friendly studio.
We take creative fun VERY seriously
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Hang on... what is this joyful place?
1. This is process art
2. Our workshops are small
3. Your kiddo decides
4. We prioritize the planet
5. We share our joy
6. We are uniquely creative
Our creative play is open-ended and might look like total nonsense ("What can we make with these pool noodle slices and toothpicks?"). We're fueled by our curiosity and choices, and there's no "right way" to make art here.
With only four to six kiddos in the studio at once, I have time to treat their ideas and their feelings with dignity. Together, we build a sense of trust – in ourselves and one another. We all belong here and each kiddo knows that they matter.
During each workshop, kiddos can work on a solo activity, a group activity (where we learn how to "braid our ideas together"), and a sensory activity. We then clean up the studio together and end with story time.
We use materials that can be reused, recycled, or composted when we're done. We often source these from our sweet neighbours and local businesses.
Each season, some of our big collaborative creations are displayed for the elders & staff of the Manoir Beaconsfield, which is down the street from our studio. Our kiddos know that their creativity has the power to spread joy.
community
creativity
connection
inspiration, questioning the status quo, innovation, mistakes, failure, perseverance, frustration, joy
to family & friends,
to animals, to the planet, our similarities & differences, fights & forgiveness
the power of art to bring people together, art as activism, art as a bridge between generations & across cultures
These books spark rich conversations about our own experiences – and expose us to new ones too. We might disagree with one another, and that's ok. Disagreement, and even conflicts, are important parts of being in community.
If these kinds of books and conversations don't align with your parenting, Atelier Spark won't be a good fit for your kiddo.
nope, I think another PLace would be a better fit
If you answered "no" to any of these questions, then another place would be a better fit.
My top 3 Jeopardy categories would be:
- Being an elementary teacher AND not wanting to teach in a typical classroom
- Kids' creative development
- Parenting a neurosparkly kiddo while also being neurodivergent*
So what does that mean for your family? In my studio, your kiddo will be:
- respected and celebrated for their unique way of being in the world,
- excited to come to the studio each week because I balance structure, predictability, with a tiny bit of chaos and silliness, and
- included in a wee community of creative souls who really see and care about them.
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Awesome sauce! Let's dive in and figure this out!
– TK
"To come"
– Sadie
What the kiddos are saying...
– Selen
"Our boys come home so happy and relaxed after Atelier Spark because they can just create freely and be themselves."
– kayla
"My daughter asks every day if we're going to Lindsay's studio. She's totally in her element there. Lindsay creates such a loving atmosphere."