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Our Programs

Art Class

The Power of Art

Ages 6-11

Barnstone Art for Kids created the Power of Art; a comprehensive, trauma-informed program that provides a compassionate mentor and an exciting curriculum. The program was designed to build self competencies in a safe and supported environment helping kids develop resiliency to mitigate the risks of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE). The Power of Art is a year-long, trauma-informed resiliency program that reinforces our 4 key values: Building Confidence, Healthy Expression, Nurturing Relationships, and Inspiring Passion. Enroll today!

Emerging Voices

Ages 12 and older

This program specifically considers the developmental tasks of adolescence, and their need to have their own space. Teens are guided through their creative expression with more challenging art projects, listening to music and having more fluid, open discussions with their peers and one-to-one mentors.

Like the Power of Art, teens continue with development of communication and social skills, adaptive problem solving, self-awareness, confidence, and healthy self-care in a safe, supportive environment. 

 

Enroll today!

Arts and Crafts

Additional Programs

Beyond The Power

While the Power of Art continues to spread positive connections and nurturing relationships throughout the community,a need emerged for those “graduates”who had already matriculated through the program. Hence Beyond the Power was born. Once a month, our “graduates” and their mentors have the opportunity to return to the safety and comfort of Barnstone Art For Kids and reconnect with one another while engaging with art. This program is generally less structured than the Power of Art and focuses more on interaction across the entire group. 

Creative Kismet

Once a month, Barnstone Art for Kids hosts Creative Kismet, an opportunity for adults in the community to create art together. Previous sessions have focused on collage portraiture, print-making, and more! Follow us on Instagram for updates about upcoming sessions!

Summer Workshops

Children in our community are often left with too few options for meaningful, fun activities in the Summer months. Our Summer Studio workshops meet for 6 weeks June-July.


Teens meet once a week at a workshop based on the concepts of mindfulness, experimentation, reflection, and personal growth. Children ages 6-11 meet once a week in a workshop reflecting activities based on

On-The-Go

Barnstone Art for Kids recognizes that families sometimes face transportation and related issues that inhibit their ability to participate in our on-site programs in the barn. In response, we have developed programs with some of our community partners to bring our work to kids in their communities. Each of our On the Go programs are specific to the needs of the kids served, but the focus on art-making, safety, and building skills of resilience are at the forefront of all we do. Interested in hosting an On-The-Go program at your school or organization? Reach out to sean@barnstoneartforkids.org.

Awareness Campaign

Barnstone Art for Kids provides vital community resource information and supportive services to our participating families. This can include information on our programs, community resources, educational materials on trauma, or any other useful material related to mental health in our community. Presentations and information are also provided to schools and community organizations.

 

If you or your team would benefit from an interactive, multimedia presentation on any of the trauma or mental health-related topics mentioned here, please contact us so we can plan an engaging learning experience, courtesy of Barnstone Art for Kids.

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