Cristin, Author at Artsplorers

September 16, 2016 10 Responses

Balinese Dance With Kids

The Family Artsplorer had a holiday to Bali earlier this year. We had our share of sun, sand between our toes, sneaky massages, and fruity drinks. Mini-Artsplorer loved the pools and I loved the breakfast buffets. Aside from the usual tropical...

September 5, 2016 4 Responses

Sydney Street Art: Introducing Kids to the Magic of Visual Communication

Leah Smileski from the fantastic Kid Bucket List has been exploring Sydney’s Street art with her daughter, and what they’ve found is magic in their own hometown. There’s magic happening all around Sydney right now. I’m not talking about the&nbs...

September 4, 2016 No Responses

Artsplore Sydney – September 2016

Our cup runneth over this month, Sydney families! Grab your Artsplorers of all ages, mark your diaries, make your bookings, and enjoy some of these family arts offerings around town. Ruby’s Wish 21 September – 9 October Belvoir Theatre Recommended....

September 1, 2016 No Responses

A New York City Tour Guide Who Shows Kids How To LOVE Museums

For 17 years, Jeffrey Plunkett has shown tourists his beloved New York City, and he has a particular way with bringing NYC’s legendary art museums alive for his guests. Here, he shares how children as young as Kindergartners can...

August 19, 2016 4 Responses

Artsplorers Meet 4 Year Old Painter, Cassie from Cassie Swirls

Like most pre-schoolers, Cassie loves to paint. While most of our kid’s doodles may end up on the fridge, Cassie tapped into something beautifully and uniquely hers, and that has been met with requests to purchase her paintings. Now a seasoned artis...

August 19, 2016 No Responses

Five Questions with Adam Page, Musician (And Cool Guy)

At this year’s Sydney Festival Family Week, my 3 year old daughter and I both found ourselves enthralled with Adam Page, whose show, In The Loop, was the most delightful romp through different instruments, soundscapes, and audience participation. I...

August 11, 2016 No Responses

Joey Jig Music For Real Beginners

“A one woman Wiggle!,” says the effervescent Alicia Wolfe, when asked to describe what she does for a living, running Joey Jig Music Classes For Real Beginners. Wolfe started her company Joey Jig in February 2012. From humble beginnings...

July 21, 2016 14 Responses

Your Kids Don’t Need the Arts

Welcome to Artsplorers! I am so pleased to have you here. I’m Cristin, and I’ll be playing hostess. I’m a dramaturg turned full time mother to one cool pre-schooler. (Dramaturg?? Did you ever wonder who looks after all the scripts that ge...

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