Felted House
When I was pregnant with my son, I decided to start a project where I could represent two siblings love, the beauty of nature and family.
After a lot of thought put on it and learning about the work of an amazing artist – Salley Mavor – I decided to create the scene bellow and added a few beads and needlework.
I am in love with it and now is hung in the kids playroom to celebrate their love.
Every time Julia sees this she says: “That’s me on the window!”
Dante is fishing, which end up being his favorite hobby.
Where my heart lies…
Today, I took my son to his play group at Mulberry Waldorf School.
In addition to normal school schedule, they have a program called Parents and Tots, where parents go to spend time with their children, watch them playing and make art.
This is a Waldorf oriented school, following the steps of Rudolf Steiner.
Waldorf philosophy is based upon the belief that children learn different things best at certain stages of development when their spirituality, intellect and physical capabilities are in tune with the information presented to them. This phylosophy places a strong emphasis on non competition, respect for nature and other human beings. Children are strongly encouraged to develop their creativity to the fullest and to think for themselves critically as individuals.
My daughter went through Kindergarten under this system and I cannot imagine having a better start for my little ones other than teaching them the basis of life, respect, responsability.
I took a few pictures of the classroom to share with you and to give you an example of why it feels so good to be there!
Here is an invitation. Find the nearest Waldorf School to you and make a point of visiting, even if you don’t have a child. You will see the gates to beautiful hearts being open to you!
Little fairies will fly over you…
wishing start too…
Maybe a little tea…
Peter Rabbit comes to see you…
The forest Gnomes too…
inviting you come in and play…
