The post-COVID road back can be rough, but it can also be rewarding. Kathleen Norris, Educational Director/Owner of Abrakadoodle Greensboro made a personal decision to use her COVID-19 “Retooling” Grant resources toward providing art classes for young children in need at no cost to the schools. Abrakadoodle Greensboro provided two sessions of art classes benefiting…
When the arts come alive in a community, everyone benefits, and thanks to Eileen Moore and her dedicated teaching team, the visual arts are blooming. Since establishing Abrakadoodle of Prince William County, Virginia in July 2015, Eileen and her talented team have demonstrated how to run a vibrant educational program while giving back in the…
Smart. Capable. Energetic. Compassionate. One could go on and on with accolades that describe Margaret Cornwell, the Abrakadoodle teacher/manager turned franchise owner and director of Abrakadoodle Montgomery, Alabama. For more than a decade, Margaret has been devoted to delivering excellence in children’s art education and has helped reach more than 12,000 children with highly reviewed,…
“I believe that art is important, beautifying the world around us,” remarked Veronica Jones, Art Teacher, Abrakadoodle of Prince William County. She took the lead in a special project to transform a space for children and adults with special needs. “A colorful, welcoming space can help spark creativity and beckon children to learn,” Ms. Jones…
‘Eyes’ on Creativity: Abrakadoodle Brings Free Paint Night to Voyageur Academy Celebrating Voyageur Academy’s 20th anniversary, Abrakadoodle of Detroit joined with several area businesses to provide a free community painting event that brought together 80 parents and staff on November 27th. This was the third annual Voyageur painting night, and this year’s project featured ‘cougar…
Autumn is a celebration of bounty, as trees gracefully show off nature’s artful transition from leaves of green to gilded shades of gold, bronze and reds. For Abrakadoodle, fall is a time to welcome students back to school and arts education, and it is another season to give back. As a champion for children’s art…
