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The Benefits of Attending Art Classes

5/4/2017

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The benefits and rewards that learning art can bring to students..

If you are an aspiring artist or art student in or around Queensland, attending art classes on the Gold Coast may be one way for you to ensure you get off to a sound start. Building a solid footing for your future profession, by attending formal painting or drawing classes makes great sense.

However, learning art isn’t just good for future artists. Research has shown that spending time at art classes can bring immeasurable benefits to the minds of young children too! 
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Sariah Meagle link
8/9/2018 01:17:33 pm

My nephew loves drawing and coloring pictures. It was explained here that spending time in art classes has a lot of benefits to young children. Having said that, it's advisable to go to professionals for exciting kids art lessons.

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Martina Pook link
8/13/2018 10:34:20 pm

Dear Sarah,
I fully agree, it can make a huge difference as to what teaching the kids receive. I find in particular the age of about 10 critical where most kids want to draw and paint more realistically as well as explorative. Yet there is lack of professional teachers that are willing to teach to children of that age. That is why I have always kept at least one class for kids.

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Kristofer Van Wagner link
1/14/2021 07:42:52 pm

I am thankful that this post pointed out that one of the benefits of going for online watercolor painting courses is that it teaches us to be more calm and focus. The other day my daughter mentioned she would like to learn how to manage her stress better. I will recommend her to consider taking up watercolor painting.

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Eli Richardson link
1/20/2021 07:27:34 am

I love that you mentioned how art lessons make a big difference in a kid's life, and how it improves their development. I'm thinking about what to get for my niece's birthday present. I want to give her something special, and that helps her somehow. She enjoys drawing and painting, but she's never had a class before, so I think this could be a good option. Thanks for the information about the benefits of art classes.

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Kristofer Van Wagner link
2/19/2021 03:23:47 pm

I love that this post assured us that it is important for us to ensure that our kids are coping with the pandemic well. One of the best ways to do so is by ensuring that they have something to keep them occupied. I love how art teaches them to regulate their emotions. I will look into this as a possibility to keep my kids occupied on weekdays.

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Phone Chat Washington link
3/27/2021 09:21:42 am

Awesome blog you hhave here

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art events link
4/3/2021 10:01:52 pm

I was looking for this information relating to the benefits of attending art classes . You have really eased my work by posting this article, loved your writing skill as well. Please keep sharing more, would love to read more from you!

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Zoe Campos link
12/20/2022 05:55:08 pm

I found it interesting when you mentioned that children who have significant exposure to the arts perform remarkably better and have a higher positive impact on them. I noticed that my daughter has been taking interest in art because she's been making drawings on paper and herself, and they're impressive. I'll surely look into art classes for teens in my area so she can pursue this interest better.

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    Martina Pook has been involved in the art industry since 1982 and held many positions within the arts scene. With a degree in commercial illustration / graphic design and some classical training in the arts, she is a teaching artist, an art show judge and conducts art workshops and art business presentations and seminars.

    Privately, her first passion is Christian humanitarian work, helping neglected and abused children and is deeply interested in the combat against child slavery and human trafficking. 

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