This post is purely me just sharing my photos with you from the amazing event I did in Brooklyn last weekend called Shop Up. It was hosted by the incredibly warm and friendly Emilie and Esther from Babyccino, and their ultra calm, cool, and collected event planner Miraya from Pop Productions NYC.
PAINT PAPER PINWHEELS
Let’s start with the paper pinwheels. This activity was the easiest for babies and toddlers. We quickly realized that the round table was too high for them, so one of my smart assistants suggested putting paper on the bench and using it as a low painting surface. It was a brilliant idea and so inviting!
(Get the materials list here.)
MAKE WOODEN BEAD MOBILES
The beading table was really active for all ages, too. So many toddlers stringing beads, and it warmed my heart to see how many parents made these mobiles, too!
(Get the materials list here.)
MAKE CLOTHESPIN PEOPLE
Lastly, the clothespin people were a HUGE hit, so much so that I am going to add these to my birthday party list. Kids just kept coming back to make more, and their ideas were so creative. Even the toddlers were able to make some dolls using Sharpies and tape!
(Get the materials list here.)
I think what I loved most about this event is how many moms (and dads!) made art alongside their children. Or just alone with no children, simply needing a little creativity fix for themselves.
On a side note, I have never seen such well dressed children in my life! Brooklyn, you are home to some of the most creative, multi-cultural, family-oriented, and stylin’ people I have ever met. See you next time!
xo, Bar
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Hi Barbara, I was the event and bought your book- I love it! It’s beautiful and oh so inspiring! I gave up on doing art with my son when I had my second one (exhaustion, new apt with less obvious space for it, crazy grabby baby) but I think that I am ready to buy some IKEA shelves to reintroduce art into our kitchen 😉 so thank you!
Marie, it was so lovely to meet you!! I’m really happy that the book is inspiring you to think about creating a little art space for your son. Let me know if you ever need any advice! xx Bar
Why are there only girls at the art tables?
there were a lot more girls making art. we had some boys, too. sorry but I guess those photos didn’t make the cut! I remember one boy (who is holding up his bead mobile in one of these photos) didn’t want me to show his face. and another boy turned his back. boys don’t like photos as much, I guess. I did have one boy who was posing, he was so cute. but he wasn’t making anything so I didn’t use the photo. maybe I’ll go back and look for a boy photo to use. thanks for voicing your concern. xx bar