We are underway with Abrakadoodle’s Splat Doodle weekly art challenge, and we are thrilled by the early response from children and members of the community who are taking part! Abrakadoodle’s first #SplatDoodle art activity was inspired by Piet Mondrian, a Dutch artist famous for his abstract paintings. He used lines, colors and shapes on his paintings…
By: Rosemarie Hartnett How our lives have changed over the last few weeks! With schools shut down and businesses being negatively impacted because of COVID-19, many of us feel a great amount of uncertainly. This includes our families and certainly, our children. We believe that art uplift us! During this difficult time, Abrakadoodle announces its…
Fall brings fun in all shapes and colors, which was in full force on Saturday, October 19 at Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center in Woodbridge, Virginia, as kids, families and their beloved pets took part in Petoberfest! Eileen Moore, owner/director of Abrakadoodle Prince William County was joined by her talented teaching team for a busy…
Article by Rosemarie Hartnett, Co-Founder & President, Abrakadoodle With summer 2018 winding down, our thoughts naturally turn back-to-school! Parents everywhere are busy getting back packs and new school supplies prepared. They want to make sure their kids are ready! For many young kids who participated in Abrakadoodle camps this summer, so many of the fun…
As the school year winds down, Abrakadoodle locations nationwide celebrate student artistic development and creativity as evidenced by a wide array of uniquely wonderful art creations on display. These creations are the culmination of year-long academic art programs at charter and elementary schools, as well as Pre-K programs nationwide, in addition to six, eight-week and…
Abrakadoodle is a champion for children’s art education, bringing smiles, confidence, skills and creativity to disadvantaged children through its annual Arts for All Scholarship program since 2007. Because Abrakadoodle is out in communities’ nationwide providing art classes, camps and events, we see needs and have chosen to respond in impactful ways. We salute franchise owners…
As a parent, I’ve observed the powerful hold that tech toys, video games and cell phones have on children. I’m a big believer in balance, and so I have developed a list of low tech ideas that will engage your child in fun, inspired play. These types of activities give your children the power of…
