Thursday, August 16, 2012

Mentoring Small Hands


I recently had the pleasure of mentoring a budding artist, Ella. Can we say… 'enthusiastic', 'happy' and 'confident' ? - - -  and she's 10! Plus, she's a ton of fun to hang out with.


This summer she wanted to learn a few jewelry techniques. Once a week she'd ride her bike over and we would hang out in my studio learning new ways to connect her pretty collection of beads. We’d spend our time together gabbing about her friends, summer pool parties and sleep-overs, (fun girl-stuff), all the while designing and crafting thoughtful gifts for her friends, her mom and her sister. It was a blast.


Along with jewelry making, Ella has a few other crazy, creative tricks up her sleeve – she sews with her mom, she draws, paints, dances and performs - - AND she sells some of her crafty creations at a local artisan boutique, The Design Garage. How cool is THAT?!  What a great way for her to learn about the business side of her passions – plus she is very fortunate to have such a supportive group of friends and family cheering her on.


All I can say is…
Watch out New York art scene – here comes ELLA!

(green & pink are two of her faves)


11 comments:

  1. Lucky you, mentoring such a bright gifted artist! Thank you for sharing the experience with us.

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  2. So wonderful to mentor someoneone so young and talented.A lovely gift of time, and What a lovely post. Happy Anniversary to you!

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  3. That must be so much fun to watch young talent blossom. Good for you!

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  4. Lovely age Ten! What a great experience for both of you. Passing it on to the younger set is so important. Happy Anniversary tribe sis!

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  5. Catherine, I'm just stopping by to wish you a happy anniversary! I love this post about such an amazing young girl. And I love that you are mentoring her. What joy! :-)

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  6. So great to learn about your mentoring. Happy anniversary, my friend! So glad to have met through our wonderful Fly Tribe.

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  7. It was fun to hear all about the way you are sharing and passing on your love of creating! You are a very gifted artist and I am so blessed to have the opportunity to learn and grow alongside you as we fly together into the great unknown! xo, Kathleen

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  8. Hello lovely ladies!
    Thank you for the kinds messages. I just adore all of you and love the great connections we have made - such a gift. xo!!

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  9. Hi Catherine - How wonderful that you can be an art mentor for Ella. What a rewarding experience. Looking forward to another year of learnng and growing with the Fly Tribe.

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  10. Isn't it great to be with the young, who dive right into their dreams. I know you enjoyed this time with Ella and mentoring is such a wonderful way to give back for the blessings and opportunities we've been lucky to have. Love you friend.

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  11. Happy to be flying with you, Catherine!!

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