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Gallery Tour and Art Workshop at Smiling Tree

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Gail

From Art workshop / Graton Sept 2010   We started our day with a tour and game of “I Spy” at the Graton Art Gallery then everyone came back to Smiling Tree to “play” with art.  We mixed colors, and … Continue reading →

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Smiling Tree September Newsletter

Posted on September 9, 2010 by Gail

Smiling Tree Newletter September 2010   ·         Worth WeeCycling – Sale ·         Art Fieldtrip and Workshop ·         Hand Car Regatta ·         Smiling Tree Kids’ Art Show at Graton Art Gallery ·         Whole Foods—Not the Store ·         Cool Camp Slide Show  … Continue reading →

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Art Day… Graton Gallery & Smiling Tree

Posted on February 21, 2010 by Gail

  From st graton art day I’ve been excited about this class ever since I came up with the idea.  My inspiration was from a kids’ art blog, Laugh, Paint, Create.   I’ve made several trips to the Graton Art Gallery, … Continue reading →

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My “Art Gallery”

Posted on January 5, 2010 by Gail

Sometimes the kids’ art gets left here.  I love these two pieces so much I ”hung” them on the wall under our oil painting of Howard’s Cafe in Occidental.  My photography doesn’t do any of these pieces justice.  The kids’ art … Continue reading →

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Fun Day at Camp….flags, horses, worms, tomatoes!!!

Posted on August 6, 2009 by Gail

We started camp with a quick run around and a few songs then off to explore and create.  Our project this week was our take on Tibetan Prayer flags.  I’m sure you’ve seen these flags flying in different places around … Continue reading →

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Handprint Turkeys

Posted on November 23, 2008 by Gail

  From st thanksgiving turkey handprints etc wild turkey Is there such a thing as too much handprint “art”?  Of course not!!!!   Aren’t these cute.  The trick here is to paint the kids’ hand then have them open wide then … Continue reading →

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Leaf Art

Posted on November 22, 2008 by Gail

From misc st replace photos Leaves, twigs, acorns + glue and just a touch of paint…………..art!  

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