Standardized testing has its benefits, but it also has definite drawbacks. From our viewpoint, no drawback is more evident than the time it takes away from art. Somehow, art has become a luxury in the psyche of many policymakers. However, we know that it isn’t frivolous or unnecessary. Fortunately, there are many who agree with […]
Doing our Part to Boost Reno Art Culture
When we have conversations about our Reno art academy with people from out of state, they typically respond with something like, “oh, is Reno close to Las Vegas, Nevahdah?” When you tell them how far away Las Vegas is they immediately think we live in the boonies. Sure, Nevada has the highest percentage of publicly […]
Kindergarten Kiddos Day Camp in Reno
It is never too soon to get started in the wonderful world of art. We have seen children of kindergarten age create some truly amazing works of art. In fact, it has been our pleasure to help them gain the skills to become exceptional young artists. Our kindergarten kiddos day camp in Reno is designed […]
Great Books for Great Parents: Recommendations from Your Favorite Reno Art Program
At Drawn2Imagine, we are often asked about books we could recommend for inspiring creativity in children. As part of our Reno art program, we have decided to offer some thoughts on books we have read that really have a lot to offer. This month we are recommending Magic Trees of the Mind: How to Nurture […]
Reno Art at Home: Simple Fall Art Projects
At Drawn2Imagine, we provide Reno art classes that are fun and educational for kids. While we have a great time here in the classroom, the fun doesn’t have to end when you pick up your child. You can surely participate in art projects at home with your child. To get you started we thought we […]
Drawn2Imagine to Take an Active Part in 2013 Wahoe County Obesity Forum
At Drawn2Imagine, we love the part our Reno art classes play in our community. Bringing art to children is a daily joy. We get to see firsthand how it can change their lives. However, the art our children create has the potential to inspire change far beyond our classroom. To help elevate our potential for […]
Warmed Up for Success: Before School Program In Reno
In our last post we talked about our after school program. It is a program in which we pick your child up from school and treat them to engaging art classes. This program is very popular and the perfect compliment to it is our before school program in Reno. If your child goes to Roy […]
Almost Time for Our New Writing Camp for Kids in Reno
At Drawn2Imagine, it’s almost time for our summer writing camp. We’re excited to welcome Bill M. West, college instructor, professional writer and owner of GhostWest (a writing firm in Reno) to teach writing classes to Reno’s youngest budding authors. Childhood is a time of unmeasurable imagination and whimsical exploration. This writing camp for kids in […]
More than Just a “Drop Off” We Are a Reno Art Academy
At Drawn2Imagine we are constantly working to raise the bar for what we can offer students. Doing so requires clear focus and well-defined values. As we continue to move towards accreditation and open new engaging classes, we thought we would share with you the core values that make us more than just a “drop off” […]
Meet The Team: The Best Youth Art Teachers in Reno
At Drawn2Imagine, we are extremely happy with our wonderful staff. We are fortunate to have some of the most amazing and dedicated teachers leading our diverse Reno youth art classes. Their commitment to providing exceptional experiences in every class is the reason why Drawn2Imagine has found such a strong foothold in the community. Each teacher […]