Why Creativity is so Important for Young Minds
Hey there, art lovers! Welcome to our corner of the internet. At Heart Studio, we teach art classes for all ages, especially young children, and we’d love to discuss the importance of creativity with you all. Art has such a major impact on young minds and helps shape us into the people we become. Here are just a few reasons art is such an incredible outlet to have:
Art helps us with self-expression:
Art is a form of language. Through form and color, children can learn how to connect deeply with their imaginations and communicate how they think and feel without ever speaking. Creativity helps foster empathy, as it allows them to connect with others and their emotions. Through self-expression, they will develop a deeper understanding of who they are, empowering them to live more authentically.
Art helps us develop problem-solving skills:
Art isn’t just about creating beauty. We strengthen our critical thinking skills while we work, too! Mistakes are inevitable as we try new mediums and experiment. But through trial and error, we’re able to cope with the unexpected and get better each time. We learn what patience and perseverance really mean through the creative process, which are invaluable skills to have in life.
Art helps builds confidence:
As children create their own masterpieces they discover their own abilities and imagination. They can see that anything is possible as they put their pen to paper, which empowers them to keep trying new things. Proudly displaying their artwork gives them such a sense of accomplishment, too!
Here at Heart Studio, art is a way of life. It teaches us so much about ourselves. We believe that everyone should embark on a journey of self-discovery through the realms of art. We encourage everyone to pick up their artistic medium of choice today and get creative!
Do you live in the MA/NH area? Come stop by Heart Studio! We have art classes available for all ages.
At Heart Studio, our mission is to grow a community of artists and designers by providing our students with a creative space, mentorship, and necessary tools to create.
Heart Studio is owner Kim Piazza’s passion project. She has worked in the corporate design world for nearly seven years and has switched careers to work with her true love—people. She gets more joy out of seeing someone else succeed through her teachings than creating her own work.
Thanks for reading,
Heart Studio