<![CDATA[Do you encourage your kid's interest in art?]]>I was born in a time where art - drawing, painting, drawing comics are considered to be unimportant in relation to other enrichment like piano lessons (parents think that at least if you learn piano you can teach piano part time as a safety net)


Most of the very good illustrators I know experience childhood where they get the - don’t waste time talk when they spent their time sketching away.

Wonder if the mindset is different now?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/932/do-you-encourage-your-kid-s-interest-in-artRSS for NodeFri, 01 May 2026 03:55:57 GMTTue, 02 Sep 2008 07:16:03 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Do you encourage your kid's interest in art? on Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:39:42 GMT]]>My son draws well. I have fully encourage him in that. He has a special tutor for that

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/698418https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/698418Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:39:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Do you encourage your kid's interest in art? on Sat, 01 Oct 2011 07:01:44 GMT]]>I don’t have child, but my sister has. She is good at drawing. I encourage her very much. The talent should be developed from the root. so childhood i the right time to develop this kind of talent.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/599479https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/599479Sat, 01 Oct 2011 07:01:44 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Do you encourage your kid's interest in art? on Sat, 19 Dec 2009 01:28:24 GMT]]>Recently come across this edu tv programme on Channel 8 call Tu Tu Le. Shown on saturday 9.00am


Very interesting in showing kids how to draw and inspiring at well. My DS suddenly want to focus and pay attention in class. :love:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/90647https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/90647Sat, 19 Dec 2009 01:28:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Do you encourage your kid's interest in art? on Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:30:17 GMT]]>Yes, really creative, amazing and cool...

You are welcome, buds! πŸ™‚

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/66125https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/66125Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:30:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Do you encourage your kid's interest in art? on Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:39:45 GMT]]>Wow, Green Q...

That's one helluva
sand art! :shock:

Different category
& different class
from what i'm doing
with the girls, wor! :lol:

Gosh, that's amazing
art awrite! :salute:

Thanks for sharing!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/65898https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/65898Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:39:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Do you encourage your kid's interest in art? on Sun, 18 Oct 2009 17:02:44 GMT]]>I have been sourcing and buying some sand art products for my kids recently. They loved to play with it. Well...I love it too. πŸ˜‰ So we played together. It was fun!


Then I came across this video clips about sand art when I was surfing the net for sand art information. Wow! The art work presented by the young lady was amazing!

Her name is Kseniya Simonova who is a Ukrainian artist. She was the winner of \"Ukraine Got Talent 2009.\" She used a giant light box, dramatic music, imagination and \"sand painting\" skills to interpret Germany's invasion and occupation of Ukraine during WWII. Awesome presentation...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOhf3OvRXKg

After watching the clips, my kids were really motivated to do well for their art works. More patience... It has inspired them! πŸ™‚

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/65887https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/65887Sun, 18 Oct 2009 17:02:44 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Do you encourage your kid's interest in art? on Fri, 02 Oct 2009 07:27:52 GMT]]>I've always wondered why my father gave me a chinese name with the word 'Arts' in it yet never really encouraged me to pursue my interests in Arts. :? Ultimately, after achieving post graduate degree, I turned one big round and ended up working in a design firm (before I decided to stay home to look after kids).


I fear the danger of me treading my dad's footsteps in over-emphasizing academic success, hence as a mom now, I'd let me kids have more time in areas they are naturally inclined towards.

Just some self-reflection to share...

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/61115https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/61115Fri, 02 Oct 2009 07:27:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Do you encourage your kid's interest in art? on Fri, 07 Aug 2009 16:49:48 GMT]]>I send my kids to this art centre called lifelong Journeys at Katong Mall.


Am pretty happy with the results πŸ™‚

I'm not artistically inclined myself, but am, happy to say the teachers have sent in my kids' works for competitions and well, yeah, they won. Nothing BIG, but says a lot for the kids' confidence.

I wouldn't say ART is very much encouraged these days, but seeing my bro's kids doing projects and all in school, it's scary why people dont focus on these artistic skills earlier in life!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/48735https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/48735Fri, 07 Aug 2009 16:49:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Do you encourage your kid's interest in art? on Thu, 23 Jul 2009 06:54:57 GMT]]>Hi Buds,


Your kids sick too huh? Seems like a lot of kids are falling sick recently. Just got back from the clinic this morning. Both kiddos down with cough and cold. DD poor thing, coughed the entire nite last nite. Now I am at home with them cos my helper is also down with the flu. Both kiddos are so disappointed that they will miss school tomorrow as well cos it is cookery day. Had to promise them that they can prepare their own lunch tomorrow to pacify them. And they will get to do the magic art thing.

I will check around and see what are the prices I can get.

Hope your kids get well soon.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/42073https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/42073Thu, 23 Jul 2009 06:54:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Do you encourage your kid's interest in art? on Thu, 23 Jul 2009 03:08:05 GMT]]>Yes, in rolls and with either pink or blue

square grids at the back. Yah, hopefully
we can all find a cheaper place to get em'.
I've tried a few other brands and this is 1
time i can publicly say it's a good quality
product. πŸ˜‰

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/41966https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/41966Thu, 23 Jul 2009 03:08:05 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Do you encourage your kid's interest in art? on Thu, 23 Jul 2009 03:04:30 GMT]]>Hi Buds

Thanks for enlightening me. You mean those laminating rolls-like a giant scotch tape is it?
I am so gonna try the sand art and the sun catcher thingy but must find a cheaper one in case it doesn’t turn out for first timer like me.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/41959https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/41959Thu, 23 Jul 2009 03:04:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Do you encourage your kid's interest in art? on Thu, 23 Jul 2009 02:58:45 GMT]]>Yes, sphinx… it went through as per normal

paper lamination (with a laminating machine). 😎
Another way you can consider preserving the
pieces is using the contact paper easily available
@ Popular. Hey, when our sun catchers manage
to capture some light from the sun, i’ll take another
picture to share with you. Today a little dim outside.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/41957https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/41957Thu, 23 Jul 2009 02:58:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Do you encourage your kid's interest in art? on Thu, 23 Jul 2009 02:50:52 GMT]]>Hi Buds

I love those sand art thingy which you did with your girls. Need to ask you, when you laminate the finished product, can it go through the laminating machine?did you laminate the usual way?

Oh ya! and I love those sun catchers too.

Thanks.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/41945https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/41945Thu, 23 Jul 2009 02:50:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Do you encourage your kid's interest in art? on Wed, 22 Jul 2009 17:38:54 GMT]]>

EN:
Let us know where is cheaper to get them.

Yes Buds please. Sounds interesting. I am already imagining traffic lights, zebra crossings, cars, barriers, road signages type of end-product for my crazy-abt-traffic-related-stuff son. πŸ˜‰

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/41835https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/41835Wed, 22 Jul 2009 17:38:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Do you encourage your kid's interest in art? on Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:58:58 GMT]]>

Funz:
I am sooo getting this alex craft thing.

Funz, you just reminded me of Swensens with that phrase! Hahahaa! :lol:
Yah! I gotta get us more of these ALEX stuff. I like the quality of it very
much. πŸ˜‰ You sound pretty excited, Funz. Lemme noe if you manage
to get them before moi @ a cheaper price than what we have compared
earlier, when the Sand Art was featured.

For every craft project we undertake, my girls are involved through
the whole process - from the preparation prior to the actual activity
like getting old newspapers to protect the floors and tape too, cos i
usually tape the newspapers to prevent accidental flying due to any
sudden breeze or from the fan... to complete help with clean up ie.
one will sweep and the other will keep... followed by spray the floor
and wipe dry... (etc). It has been an unspoken responsibility for the
girls since they were young. At most they would just need some
delegating of chores, if they do forget to clear up after each activity. πŸ˜›

It's great to have a garden like you, so activities can be done outdoors!
Envy.. πŸ˜‰ Hehee...

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/41822https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/41822Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:58:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Do you encourage your kid's interest in art? on Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:43:39 GMT]]>It's quite exciting, EN. Our girls were really

concentrating and quiet... Yup, once my girls
are both off the flu and off to school, of for
kai-kai buds will go. Will definitely update
everyone here. πŸ˜‰

Yes, EN. Definitely great for long holidays
especially if putting up at hotels or resorts
without the Kids Club facilities. Me & buds
hubs prefer to put up somewhere with such
facilities. Helps with having the girls to pack
light... hehee... and plus the service usually
allows us two to have some couple time as
well, when we're not accompanying them
with the club's activities. Some clubs offer
outdoor fun as well, like fish feeding, sports
activities and seashell hunting. Cool! 😎

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/41808https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/41808Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:43:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Do you encourage your kid's interest in art? on Wed, 22 Jul 2009 12:58:56 GMT]]>The Alex craft thingy looks fun. Will buy some for long holidays. Now not sure who is more excited to play. The mum or the children :lol: Let us know where is cheaper to get them.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/41753https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/41753Wed, 22 Jul 2009 12:58:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Do you encourage your kid's interest in art? on Wed, 22 Jul 2009 12:46:31 GMT]]>I am sooo getting this alex craft thing.


mrswongtuition, we have a garden and that is where the kids do most of their messy stuff. πŸ˜„ But on rainy days then no choice stuck at home. And after that, my maid will help to clean up the mess but DH just cannot stand the work in progress part. Dunno why oso, not as if he is the one that does the cleaning up.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/41748https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/41748Wed, 22 Jul 2009 12:46:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Do you encourage your kid's interest in art? on Wed, 22 Jul 2009 11:03:31 GMT]]>

Funz:

At home we have all sorts of materials for them to explore with. Started with dough, crayons, then water colours, oil pastels, craft scissors, fabric paints, charcoal pencils, etc. Sadly all of which DH threatens to throw away each time they start doing their craft. He can't stand the mess that inevitably accompanies any art or craft session.
I hv all sorts of art materials for my boy too! Always buy them from overseas sprees or bulk purchases! Sometimes those small craft shops at Chinatown will have intereting things too!

& I hate the mess at home! My solution: my boy does his art in the lift lobby (mine is 4 units per level). We bring his table & chair out, lay newspaper on the floor and he can basically do anything he likes. If he makes a mess, my maid will sweep up or wash the floors (she does it on alternate days anyway).

Once my other neighbour move in, I'm considering buying those children's picnic table to put there permanently cos they have a girl who can play with my boy πŸ™‚

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/41734https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/41734Wed, 22 Jul 2009 11:03:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Do you encourage your kid's interest in art? on Wed, 22 Jul 2009 10:22:38 GMT]]>We tried out the other ALEX craft gift my friend gave

yesterday and it's cool too! Here's what it was... πŸ˜‰

Another product that one usually needs to pay a lot for
if done in shopping malls and also takes time to be
baked/toasted before we get to bring the craft back.
When there are dozens of kiddies working at the same
time, gotta wait for one toaster to bake and cool for
quite a bit and that part i dun quite like. This ALEX
Window Stickers or some like to call it 'Sun Catchers'
> does not need baking. πŸ˜‰ Just need to leave it
to dry and it'd be ready for sticking on your window,
mirror or glass surfaces... quite cool and pretty. 😎

http://www.postimage.org/

First, place the plastic sheet given in the package over the
templates of pictures that you wish to work on. Simply use
the bottle with the plain coloured outliner & leave to dry for
about 2 hours. Having tried other brands before, i find the
mixture in this one is the perfect texture. Not too gooey-soft
and not to hard till it spurts. Tip : Shake bottle before use.

If one plans to do it with kiddies in the day, i wud suggest
that the outline be done the following night. It will dry up
nicely for play the following day. πŸ˜‰

http://www.postimage.org/

Once it's dry, it'll turn out to be a white and hard glittery outline. πŸ˜‰

http://www.postimage.org/

From a choice of 5 colours, it can now be coloured in! πŸ˜‰ Do
ensure that there isn't too much colour mixture squeezed out
during the decorating process. It will cause the colours to spill
over the outlines.

http://www.postimage.org/

Prepare toothpicks to blend in the colours. In our case since we
didn't have toothpicks, i simply asked the girls to use the nozzle
of the bottle to blend the colours evenly over the desired space.

Also standby, tissues and cotton buds as well to clean up the
edges or any signs of smudging.

http://www.postimage.org/

Again leave it for 2 hours and it's ready for peel off. πŸ˜‰ I left it
on top of the shelf and got them to peel off the next day... and
this is the product of our session yesterday.

http://www.postimage.org/

http://www.postimage.org/

My younger girl was lah-dee-daah-ing away, sashaying
the handbag like a fashion show... hehee... :lol:

http://www.postimage.org/

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/41721https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/41721Wed, 22 Jul 2009 10:22:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Do you encourage your kid's interest in art? on Wed, 22 Jul 2009 09:51:49 GMT]]>Thanks Cherry blossom! πŸ˜„

Would you know how much? πŸ˜‰

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/41711https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/41711Wed, 22 Jul 2009 09:51:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Do you encourage your kid's interest in art? on Thu, 16 Jul 2009 03:57:38 GMT]]>

buds:
...


PS : Anyone knows where to get more of this \"ALEX\" craft products?
You can get it at Times bookstore....

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/39712https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/39712Thu, 16 Jul 2009 03:57:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Do you encourage your kid's interest in art? on Thu, 16 Jul 2009 03:49:09 GMT]]>ooohhhh!!! DD will love this sand art thing


DD loves craft work and she likes to explore with different materials. At home both dd & ds are forever doodling. They will make little cards or name tags. I did not sign them up for any art classes. I did however tried them out for a term on technique in drawing which was held at their childcare but it bored the hell out of them. Like most kids, they are attracted to all these art and craft stuff but neither have shown and strong inclination or talent for it.

At home we have all sorts of materials for them to explore with. Started with dough, crayons, then water colours, oil pastels, craft scissors, fabric paints, charcoal pencils, etc. Sadly all of which DH threatens to throw away each time they start doing their craft. He can’t stand the mess that inevitably accompanies any art or craft session.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/39704https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/39704Thu, 16 Jul 2009 03:49:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Do you encourage your kid's interest in art? on Thu, 16 Jul 2009 03:24:06 GMT]]>Thanks, Chie!! πŸ˜„


This is very helpful.
Lemme get in touch with the
distributor my friend bought
from (the b'day prezzie) πŸ˜‰
and i'll compare prices and
update all here. Great heads
up, Chie! Appreciate it a lot!

ps. I helped you edit the long quote,
I hope you don't mind, Chie.. :oops:
Reali very long leh..

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/39689https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/39689Thu, 16 Jul 2009 03:24:06 GMT