Tag: art

Mix Colors Art Studio Celebrates Grand Opening
Mix Colors Art Studio in Bristow Commons held its grand opening last weekend providing visitors the opportunity to visit the studio and try out ceramic painting on the house.

LIVE & LEARN: More Rigor, Less Encore
In my last article, I discussed the ramifications of No Child Left Behind and the push to focus on math and reading improvement. Yet another unintended consequence of No Child Left Behind is the fact that Encore classes in America’s schools are rapidly becoming a dying breed.

Hylton Center’s Arts Alive Draws Arts Community Together
Seventh grade Sarah Heresniak didn’t think her Saturday would be much fun. What she discovered was a world of art, including the kinds of literary activities she enjoys.

Imagination Station Classes for Children Ages 3-6 Come to Orange Leaf
Imagination Station of Northern Virginia is bringing music, movement and art classes for preschool-aged children to Orange Leaf Bristow frozen yogurt shop.

Free, Family-Friendly Festival Celebrates the Local Arts
Arts Alive! will include free performances, exhibits, hands-on activities and demonstrations by local artists and arts organizations.

County Executive’s Office Responds to Allegations of Defunding Art Council
A representative of the County Executive’s Office said they did not make a decision to transfer funds from the Prince William Arts Council to the Hylton Performing Arts Center as has been widely reported in the blogosphere.

Bristow Biz: Early Childhood Educator Teaches Imaginative Learning at Home
Early Childhood Education Consultant and Expressions of Learning founder, Jamie Spaw, is enthusiastic about providing creative educational experiences for young children, who she believes are more capable than most realize.