Painting
Arts Education Program
Where self‐expression and creativity blossom
At the Ayadina Association, we treasure the creativity of children. We believe that within every child is an artist who just needs a space to pause, dream, create, and grow.
We offer children and youth art workshops, allowing them to imagine new possibilities and providing them with a safe launch to embark on a personal journal of self-discovery and develop creative solutions to life’s challenging problems.
We encourage every child to express themselves freely through paint, clay, music, and movement. Professional artists assess and evaluate the progress of participants and strive to maximize the positive impact of the workshops on their lives.
The country is so wounded, bleeding, and hurt right now. The country needs to be healed—it’s not going to be healed from the top, politically. How are we going to heal? Art is the healing force.
Robert Redford, National Arts Policy Roundtable 2012
Visual Arts: It’s about more than coloring within the lines
Our visual arts classes aim to develop in the participants an appreciation of different art forms. We inspire them to explore new ideas while providing opportunities for creativity and self-expression through drawing, painting, pottery, and photography classes.
As the participants create their very own piece of art, they build an understanding of themselves, others, and the world around them.
As the participants create their very own piece of art, they build an understanding of themselves, others, and the world around them.
Dance: There are no wrong moves
As they move to the music, the dance class participants acquire a better sense of rhythm, while coordination, flexibility, posture, and physical strength are enhanced. While learning to master new techniques, the participants acquire discipline and focus, skills that are essential across all areas of their lives helping them to challenge themselves and grow. As they become more comfortable, they gain the confidence they need to truly express themselves creatively and they learn how to work as part of a team.
Ballet
Hip Hop
Zumba
Theater: The best way to build character
We encourage our drama participants to take a leap and take the stage, no matter how shy they may be. Through the guidance of trained drama coaches, they develop verbal and creative skills and begin to realize that they can play a proactive role in their own lives. Participants learn to access and release difficult emotions and deal with challenges, constructing a better understanding of themselves, their community, and the environment they live in.
Music: It’s about learning to play
Our music classes offer both instrumental lessons (guitar or piano) and holistic music lessons (theory, choir, and percussion). By applying themselves to the music course of their choosing, the participants discover the amazing rewards of sustained effort and hard work. In addition, learning music offers them a glimpse into other cultures, enhancing their empathy and tolerance towards others, and helps them to build discipline and perseverance.
Piano
Guitar
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