Art Workshop for Children

Art Workshop for Children is not just another book of straightforward art projects. The book's unique child-led approach provides a framework for cultivating...

Betsy offers speaking engagements, workshops, and consultations to to private and public sector organizations, schools and family groups. ​ EXCITE the creati...

Excited to see Art Workshop for Children now in French! Order it now through Amazon. Original post date: December 15, 2017 (6)

Exciting to see that Art Workshop for Children has been picked up by a German publisher. Their version feels just right! Original post date: January 16, 2017...

Book signing with authors Bar Rucci and Betsy McKenna. ​ Event date: Sunday, November 27, 2016 - 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm Event address: Elm Street Books 35 Elm S...

(Excerpt from Art Workshop - Essay by Betsy McKenna) "The late founder of the Reggio Emilia approach, Loris Malaguzzi, revolutionized the image of  the young...

An energizing and joyful event hosted by Portfolio School whose mission celebrates the celebrates a creative educational process through meaningful project b...

Don't miss this incredible adults-only event on raising creative thinkers with authors Bar Rucci and Betsy McKenna, who will share excerpts from their new bo...

Get ready to do some creative thinking at Bank Street Book Store with artists/educators Betsy McKenna and Barbara Rucci. Guided by their new book Art Worksho...

(Excerpt from Art Workshop - Essay by Betsy McKenna) "The role of adult is complex. There is no formula. At the time of my first child’s birth, I remember th...

Join former NCCS Head of Early Childhood Betsy McKenna and local artist-educator Barbara Rucci as they discuss their new book, Art Workshop for Children. Bar...

I was thrilled to have author and colleague Dr. Reshan Richards review our new book, Art Workshop for Children. Reshan is a master wizard in the ed tech fiel...

It starts early Never too young #ArtworkshopForChildren Original post date: October 31, 2016

(Excerpt from Art Workshop - Essay by Betsy McKenna) It’s a Rocklifter! Mom(me): I love your elephant! Son: Mom, this is not an elephant. This is a machine t...

(Excerpt from Art Workshop - Essay by Betsy McKenna) "I have come to appreciate the importance of repurposing materials even more. Especially from a creative...

I'm so pleased that my essays resonate with readers - we've had a great response thus far! Very exciting! Repost: @jeanvanthul - thank you! Original post dat...

"It only takes a few words to influence a child’s mindset. It only takes few words to build a child’s creative confidence. Why? Because children are capable!...

Art Workshop for Children It is now available on Amazon and other locations! Please feel free to share this message with family, friends, caregivers, teacher...

Exciting news! My friend and inspiring art teacher, Barbara Rucci, and I have collaborated on a book, Art Workshop for Children, that is currently on Amazon ...

"Every child needs just one adult in their life who will cultivate the dawning of their creative process. An influencer of sorts, someone who will model an a...