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Rachel Armentano is an art + design teacher, professional development facilitator, education consultant and [used to be] cool mom based in Rhode Island, living, you guessed it, on the harbor.

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Harbor Creative Arts
art classes for children & families based in RI
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Shopping for Rhode Island Local Gifts - Holiday 2020
Nov 20

Nov 20 Shopping for Rhode Island Local Gifts - Holiday 2020

Rachel Armentano
Materials/Resources, Rhode Island

Holiday gift shopping for children, kids, mom in Rhode Island winter 2020. Suggestions for art supplies, museum memberships, book stores, books, toys, classes.

The Ultimate Art Supplies Gift Guide
Nov 17

Nov 17 The Ultimate Art Supplies Gift Guide

Rachel Armentano
Art at Home, Materials/Resources, Tips + Tricks

Art supplies gift guide recommendations for children, toddler, preschool, elementary, middle school, teen, tween for holiday, birthday presents.

All about Paint Sticks!
Nov 10

Nov 10 All about Paint Sticks!

Rachel Armentano
Easy Art Projects, Art at Home, Materials/Resources, Rhode Island, Tips + Tricks

What are paint sticks? Paint sticks are a great art supply material for toddlers, preschool, young children. Clean up is pretty simple as well. Learn all about them in this post!

Collages inspired by Bisa Butler
Oct 1

Oct 1 Collages inspired by Bisa Butler

Rachel Armentano
Classroom Art Lessons

Art lesson inspired by contemporary fiber artist Bisa Butler.

This lesson focus on figure drawing, collage, breakdancing, movement, and gelliarts monoprinting or painted paper.

Creative things to do with a 2 year old
Apr 15

Apr 15 Creative things to do with a 2 year old

Rachel Armentano
Art at Home, Easy Art Projects, Materials/Resources, Tips + Tricks

Art supplies list and more for toddlers and little children. Creative activities to do with toddlers at home. Suggestions for art, sensory, drawing materials, and toys. A great gift guide for parents and grandparents.

At Home Art Activities using Grocery Bags
Mar 20

Mar 20 At Home Art Activities using Grocery Bags

Rachel Armentano
Art at Home, Easy Art Projects, Materials/Resources, Classroom Art Lessons, Tips + Tricks

Simple ways to use, upcycle, make art using brown grocery bags. A great resource for parents of all age kids and teachers to use for classroom projects. Supplies are cheap and easy. Lots of ideas and simple easy to follow directions are provided.

Water + Marker = Easy, Magical Art Project (not just for Valentine's Day!)
Jan 31

Jan 31 Water + Marker = Easy, Magical Art Project (not just for Valentine's Day!)

Rachel Armentano
Art at Home, Easy Art Projects, Classroom Art Lessons

Make some Hearts for Healthcare Workers or send out some snail mail. Grab some markers, water, paintbrushes and scissors.

Art Supplies - Gift Guide
Dec 7

Dec 7 Art Supplies - Gift Guide

Rachel Armentano
Materials/Resources, Tips + Tricks, Art at Home

Art supplies recommendations for holiday gifts for children. Paint, paper, brushes, coloring materials.

Making Art in + from Nature
Oct 8

Oct 8 Making Art in + from Nature

Rachel Armentano
Classroom Art Lessons, Easy Art Projects, Rhode Island

Fun, simple, no prep outdoor art activity for any age. Great for family time, playdates, school classes. Gather inspiration from artist Andy Goldsworthy.

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Hello fall!⁣
Welcome Thursday mornings at #HCAoutside 🍂🍁🎨⁣
⁣(AND Mud Kitchen Camp…⁣
scroll ⬇️)⁣
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Thursday morning Outdoor Creative Play Sessions: 
9/8
9:30-10:30
10:45-11:30
9/15
10:45-11:30
Links in bio!

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Extra special!⁣
9/15 9:30-10:1
This summer HCA was included in the first newly branded issue of @strollwickford magazine! We are so appreciative of the beautiful double page feature. It was a wonderful capture of the studio, the new HCA Outside, and my small business story. ⁣(Plus
Can’t wait to see all the little hands in the studio soon! 🎨⁣
Classes start September 12th. Reminders going out this weekend.⁣
Last remaining Little Artist spots are Fridays 10:45. ⁣
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#letspaint #handsonlearning ⁣
#rhodymade #rhodymoms
 

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