and bringing people together. To quote Eminem, ‘lose yourself in the music,’ and that truly happens. It’s very rewarding to experience first hand, how a child can be quite shy and insecure, but then really express themselves and gain confidence through art. I love being a part of The Arts Station crew, and the Fernie arts community. There is always something going, with a positive swarm of creative people filling each room, just going about their craft. We are all there for a good time. The Arts Station has given me a platform for most of my creative business ideas.
Club Cre8, a creative program for kids in kindergarten through Grade 6, is held on No-School-Fridays and throughout the summer. And then, I work with Sadie Rosgen hosting theatre workshops during Spring Break, and Summer Holidays… it’s such a good life and I often have to pinch myself that working with kids is actually my job. I am grateful every day that I do something I love for a living. Ok, so your child ‘might’ not be the next Beyoncé or Bob Ross, but art is a form of expression which encompasses passion and confidence. I think it’s so
important to make time for creative pastimes, at any age. As we get older, our busy schedules sometimes result in creative play being at the bottom of the list (in Fernie, probably behind sporting activities). But, it’s all about balance, isn’t it? Keep being creative, for a peaceful mind and a well-fed soul. For more information on voice lessons, The Hip Flexers, and/or voice lessons call 250-946-7114. Both the Hip Flexers and Hark Raving Sirens are available on Facebook, or visit thehipflexers.ca.
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