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Creations to Preserve for Generations
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About Creations Consultations By Dr. Bates
ARTS & CRAFTS FOR KIDS
$25 Per Person/min. 8 people + Mileage
Embrace the magic of creating memories that last a lifetime. Children engaging in arts and crafts develops fine motor skills and embraces learning new things. These classes are designed to introduce, inspire, and innovate the ways kids imagine the world.
HAIR BRAIDING
$25 Per Person/min. 8 people + Mileague
The cultural tradition of hair braiding is a valued skill that I learned from my Aunt Tennie Light! This experience offers an opportunity to not only learn how to do simple or complex braiding, but also engage in learning about community building.
HOST A PAINT PARTY
$25 Per Person/min. 8 people + Mileague
Customize a paint and sip party for any occasion, from birthday parties and fundraisers to bachelorette parties and family get-togethers. I also specialize in team building for corporate and schools that desire using art for mental health and community building.
Tie Blanketing
Within each creation lies a tale of imagination, creativity, and timeless craftsmanship. Let us craft a world of wonder for you to cherish. This gift was given to me by my mother, who began a family tradition of handmade Christmas presents. While my imagination stems from my grandmother Nancy, my knack for crafting something from nothing comes from my mother.
One of my cherished memories (click learn more to view) is a photo of my siblings and me dressed in matching outfits that my mother sewed for us. When I was in middle school, she made MC Hammer pants because I wanted to blend in after changing schools upon returning from foster care. Though the polka-dotted pattern made me look more like the rapper Kwame than MC Hammer, it remains a fond memory.
Today, my most valued possession is the first tie-blanket she made for me and my dog. Despite not being fond of the dog, she lovingly crafted it for both of us. Discover how to start your own family handcrafting traditions.
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