Becky Chinnici Anderson

We had a shorter-than-usual art week due to the winter snow and ice storms, but those who were able to attend classes created some stunning Winter Wolves! Check them out!

December Felt Bear Plushies: A Cozy End-of-Year Project To wrap up December in the art room, we made something extra cozy: felt bear plushies! Students hand-sewed their bears from felt, practiced beginner stitching skills, and chose from a variety of accessories to give each bear its own personality. What really stood out was how much care students put into their sewing. They were so focused, thoughtful, and involved in their work that many didn’t even notice I was taking photos while they...

This past week, Art With Ms. Becky turned into a festive, come-and-go Christmas open house—and it was exactly the kind of joyful chaos we love around here. Families dropped in at their own pace, stayed as long as they liked, and jumped right into the fun. We set up three classic carnival-style games that had kids (and more than a few adults) lining up again and again: Throw the Snowball in Frosty’s Pail Penguin Bowling Can Knockdown Each game earned tickets, and every ticket had a name on the...