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Arts & Smarts, Growing Artists and Problem Solvers
“Don’t take a picture! I’m your boss!” he said, then realized it sounded harsh coming from a kid to an adult, particularly an adult who runs the place. He adjusted and softened his statement, “I’m the artist and you’re the … Continue reading
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Tagged art, Arts & Smarts, Children, future plans, history, sculpture, Washington Avenue
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Working Together to Get Things Done
The Spring Semester of Arts & Smarts is well underway. Good things have happened already and more are planned for the upcoming months. Last week, the Junior Leaders (grades 5-8) met for a special afternoon of fun planned just for … Continue reading
Posted in Arts & Smarts, Patchwork History
Tagged 40 Years, art, Arts & Smarts, celebration, Cooperation, Ruby Anniversary, volunteers
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Young Entrepreneurs
Patchwork Central’s annual Holiday Art Sale is this Saturday, November 5 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Included will be an eclectic mix of artwork from both established and new artists. There will be paintings, drawings, ceramics, jewelry, greeting cards, … Continue reading
Posted in Arts & Smarts, Events
Tagged art, Arts & Smarts, ceramics, Children, Holiday Art Sale, sculpture
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Reflecting on the Summer
Last week we wrapped up another successful summer of children’s programming at Patchwork. As always, the summer was a family-like experience with multiple generations of people all participating together. We had everyone from three-year-old Calvin participating in his fourth summer with … Continue reading
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Tagged art, Arts & Smarts, Children, dance, garden, Indiana bicentennial, joy, sculpture, storytelling, Summer
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Life Is Connections
Patchwork is in the middle of our fabulous summer children’s activities. We started two weeks ago with Art Garden Week I. It’s our biggest week of the year, with over 25 children and 25 high schoolers and adults in attendance. Participants … Continue reading
Posted in Arts & Smarts, Garden
Tagged art, Arts & Smarts, Children, connections, joy, learning, storytelling, Summer
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Patchwork’s Pancake Extravaganza
It’s time for our annual Pancake Extravaganza fundraiser! We’ll be serving up pancakes at Patchwork this Saturday, April 23 from 7:30 am-11:30 am. Tickets cost $6 for adults and $4 for children. All proceeds will be used to support our programming so … Continue reading
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Tagged art, Arts & Smarts, events, fun, pancake breakfast
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Art Blooms at Patchwork
Every afternoon of children’s programming at Patchwork involves a wide variety of activity throughout our building. It’s kids and adults working together in tutoring, preparing snacks, reading books, playing outdoors, or sharing the things that each one is excited about. … Continue reading
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Tagged art, Art & Company, Arts & Smarts, Children, joy, pancake breakfast
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A Beacon to the Neighborhood
“I always describe Patchwork to people as a beacon to the neighborhood,” someone told me last week. “I really believe it is.” I wholeheartedly agree with her. Day after day, I see people come to Patchwork for a place to … Continue reading
Posted in Arts & Smarts, Bike ReCycle, Food Pantry, Health Ministry, Hospitality
Tagged art, bikes, Children, Health Ministry, hope
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