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10 Things You Should Never, Ever Pass Up at Antique Shops

Water Chemistry Guidelines for Art Fountains by Martin Burke

Water Chemistry Guidelines for Art Fountains by Martin BurkeMartin: I am going to try and speak loud enough to get away from the microphone. The one element that has linked all of our presentations over the last two days is water. Water is the essential element of this functional object. The general expectation is that the water be clean, clear, odorless, luminous, crystalline, reflective, if the water is moving suddenly we have an infinite range of art forms and sounds, truly kinetic…

Why I Don’t Drink Budweiser…and Why I’m Not Alone

Budweiser has always been far more about marketing than beer. The founder of Anheuser Busch, Adolphus Busch, refused to drink his own brew, calling it “that slop” (he was German, of cou…

Art & Antiques: Top 10 collectibles for value

My expertise and education allows me to spot valuable objects overlooked by most appraisers. In many homes, I have found $25,000 worth of valuables already overlooked.

Top Four Best Places to Buy and Sell Antiques

If you’re up for the travel and antique shipping, here are four places to start your search for the best place to buy and sell your antiques away from home.

Center of Creative Arts (COCA): Find Your Artistic Niche

COCA is one of the largest multidisciplinary arts organizations in the country, offering classes by more than 250 teaching artists in dance, music, design, theater and visual arts.

How creative arts therapy helps us live better

Whether you are looking for a distraction from cancer or just want a creative outlet, there are a variety of activities you can do to express yourself.

Stuck at Home? Stay Creative / Leisure Arts Blog

Leisure Arts has been tapping into the enthusiastic curiosity of makers since 1971. Our instruction expertise guides, you, the DIY consumer, on your making journey through products, publishing, and as a distributor of craft publications.

How creative arts therapies support the mental health of Michigan children

Michigan children and teens who have mental health issues are being helped through creative therapies. We took a look at some of these interventions, and found out why they work.

Here’s How Creative Arts Can Diminish Stress

Dealing with disappointments or unforeseen difficulties is a part of life.

Top 10 Podcasts for Designers and Creatives

Ready for a good listen? A great podcast can provide inspiration as well as a mental break while you work or relax. There’s no shortage of outstanding podcasts for designers and creatives, covering web design, creative life, and much more! Today we’ve gathered a collection of great podcasts for designers and creatives, to give you […]

Benefits of Creative Activities for Children

Whether your child is a pint-sized Picasso, a budding Bach or is nuts about the Nutcracker ballet, creative activities for children have benefits galore. According to the advocacy organization Americans or the Arts, creative arts activities can help children develop in a litany of ways by building critical thinking skills, strengthening problem-solving abilities, stimulating imagination and more.

6 surprising facts about Play & Creative Arts Therapy

Perhaps you only just heard of Play Therapy or you’ve never quite understood why it’s beneficial for children who are struggling? In honour of National Play Therapy week in the USA, here are quick 6 key surprising features of play & creative arts therapy that many don’t know about! 

Why the teaching of creative writing matters

Not every student will publish work or win prizes and very few will be able to earn a living putting pen to paper, but the teaching of creative writing is about more than that.