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Abrakadoodle is helping kids discover their imaginations! Find out how your child can be a part of this creativity-boosting program! | |
How can you Abrakadoodle?
- Classes - both during the school day & after school
- Camps - both vacation & summer camp programs ranging from one-day to multiple weeks
- Workshops - specialty sessions designed to immerse you in art
- In-School Field Trips - programs that inspire creativity & new skills, such as our popular recycling programs
- Birthday Parties - the greatest way to celebrate your child's special day!
- Special Events - from zoos to Earth Day and everything in between, Abrakadoodle can customize a perfect arty event!
- Face Painting - from large events to very small, Abrakadoodle brings human canvases to life with whimsical, silly & inventive designs that are sure to please!
Find an Abrakadoodle Location Near You! |
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Do you have a passion for children, art & education? |
We are always looking for capable teachers and franchise owners to join our creative Abrakadoodle team.
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About Us
Abrakadoodle was co-founded in 2002 by award-winning educator/franchise developer Mary Rogers, CFE, MA.Ed, and children's services franchising expert Rosemarie Hartnett, CFE. Abrakadoodle is the most comprehensive creativity and art education company of its kind, offering extensive visual arts classes, camps and parties for children ages 20 months to 12 years old. Abrakadoodle's programs inspire children's imaginations by immersing them in such art forms as painting, sculpting, mosaics, collage, digital photography, paper and fabric art, stamping, sketching, anime, studio art, foil embossing, and more. |
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Inspired
A Newsletter from Abrakadoodle | Volume 125 |
Art Builds Creativity!
What's Doodling at Abrakadoodle?  ArtDoodles App:
Get it FREE this Summer! You've heard about Abrakadoodle's ArtDoodles App - get it free this summer - through August! Go to iTunes to get your free arty app for use on iPhone, iPad and iTouch. ArtDoodles features three, fun games in one: Matisse Cutouts; Graffiti Artist and Word Art!  Scoopin' on Summer Camps
Don't miss out on all the arty fun! Our summer camps offer cool themes ranging from beach, magic and edible art to wild and wacky, green kids, art rocks, wild west and more! Every camp provides games, activities and art lessons that kids will love! Find a location near you. 2011 Conference Highlights Creativity 
The National Harbor was awash in color and creative communications from April 29-May 1. Did you know Abrakadoodle offers face painting at participating locations? Guinness World Record holding face painter Gary Cole (right) was on hand painting conferees to celebrate his creative art form.  Abrakadoodle Artist of Distinction Natasha Wescoat (left) painted one of her beautiful jeweled trees at the reception event. Additionally, world-class author & theorist Dan Pink (article below), provided this year's keynote address.
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Dan Pink's Keynote Remarks Add Color to Conference
 | | Dan Pink, flanked by Abrakadoodle founders Rosemarie Hartnett & Mary Rogers |
Dishing on Art for Kids
Dan Pink is very supportive of Abrakadoodle. If you've read his books, you know that he believes that creative thinkers will "rule the world." He spoke at the company's annual, national 2011 conference. Dan agreed to an interview with Abrakadoodle's public relations director and shares his views on kids and art.
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Parents Have Their Say
Why do parents choose Abrakadoodle?
"My daughter absolutely LOVES art class. It is her favorite activity. She loves to be able to be creative and make a mess." ~ Lindsay Blum, Maryland
"Both my kids look forward to 'art day.' On the way to preschool, it's all they talk about. At home that night, it is all they talk about. And they are always so proud to show us their latest creations!" ~ Sara Fegers, Minnesota
"My son now 13, has art ability but his school had a teacher who stifled his creativity. He was able to get reassurance from your program. Unfortunately funding is not availalble in his school to offer the many areas of art that he has been exposed to with your program." ~ Sonya Johnson, Texas
Check out more parent quotes on Facebook!
Thank you to all of our wonderful parents for taking the time to share your valued opinions in our recent Annual Parent Survey! |
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Taking Aim at Drawsters
Children need to draw on their imaginations
Why is Abrakadoodle's DRAWsters a top choice among parents? While copycat art activities and classes have some value, Abrakadoodle's Drawsters Creative Drawing Program takes instruction to higher levels in pursuit of originality. Each and every student is encouraged to be imaginative and to apply the techniques they have learned in Drawsters to create unique artwork. Children practice and develop new art skills. They learn specific technqiues. They explore artist styles, culture, numerous art forms and vocabulary. These concepts have long-reaching effects, because they can be applied in so many ways.
"You just can't buy that kind of enthusiasm each week. She runs to the front door in glee each week to show me her work." ~ Lisa Kraus, New Jersey
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