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		<title>from the blog:  from fridge to forever</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2011 06:32:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jennifer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I suspect my parents are among the seven people who regularly read this blog, so I&#8217;ll just say up front that I don&#8217;t mean to hurt your feelings Mom &#38; Dad, or make you feel guilty in any way for the mysterious circumstances in which the only surviving original artwork from my childhood, a small [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I suspect my parents are among the seven people who regularly read this blog, so I&#8217;ll just say up front that I don&#8217;t mean to hurt your feelings Mom &amp; Dad, or make you feel guilty in any way for the mysterious circumstances in which the only surviving original artwork from my childhood, a small green clay frog that I &#8220;sculpted&#8221; in first grade, has vanished.  <a href="http://smallhandsbigart.com/blog/featured-article/from-fridge-to-forever/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ff6600;"><strong>read the rest of the entry</strong></span></a><span id="more-1662"></span></p>
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		<title>spring + summer</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 15 Jan 2011 22:27:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jennifer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[a date with dad! sunday, June 3, 2-4pm Looking for a fun Father&#8217;s Day gift that the kids and Dad can experience together?  We&#8217;re teaming up with Couture Portraits, Switchin&#8217; Kitchens, &#38; The Blushing Bakeshop to host a fun afternoon that they won&#8217;t soon forget! ~ Sweets, snacks &#38; treats; A crafty project to make. [...]]]></description>
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<h3>sunday, June 3, 2-4pm</h3>
<p>Looking for a fun Father&#8217;s Day gift that the kids and Dad can experience together?  We&#8217;re teaming up with Couture Portraits, Switchin&#8217; Kitchens, &amp; The Blushing Bakeshop to host a fun afternoon that they won&#8217;t soon forget!</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #ff6600;"><em>~ Sweets, snacks &amp; treats;</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #ff6600;"><em>A crafty project to make.</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #ff6600;"><em>~ A photo to make it complete,</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #ff6600;"><em>And lots of memories to take!</em></span></p>
<p>Drop in between <strong>2 &#8211; 4pm</strong> starting at <span style="color: #ff6600;"><strong><a href="http://www.coutureportraits.net">Couture Portraits</a></strong></span> for a photo shoot (one 5&#215;7), savory snacks complements of <a href="http://switchinkitchens.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ff6600;"><strong>Switchin&#8217; Kitchens</strong></span> </a>&amp; sweet treats from <span style="color: #ff6600;"><strong><a href="http://www.theblushingbakeshop.com/" target="_blank">The Blushing Bakeshop</a></strong></span>.  Wipe off the crumbs and frosting then head across the street to <span style="color: #ff6600;"><strong>small hands big art</strong></span> to make a completely different kind of mess:  a one-of-a-kind backdrop for your photograph that will sure to become a family heirloom or at the very least a unique conversation piece that you&#8217;ll haul out to show off to dinner guests!  Please plan to arrive no later than 3:30pm to allow plenty of time for your photo shoot and artwork.</p>
<p><strong>$25 for Dad + 1 child; $15 for the 2nd child; $10 for each child thereafter.  Space is limited!  Advance Registration Required.   </strong><span style="color: #ff6600;">Click <a href="https://www.formstack.com/forms/shba-father" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ff6600;">here</span></a> to register online, or call 704.246.8271.</span></p>
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<h2>summer camps</h2>
<p>Check out our <a href="http://www.smallhandsbigart.com/camps" target="_blank">camp page</a> to get all the details about the fabulous plans we have up our sleeves for summer! A few highlights:</p>
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<li><em><strong>Camps for kids age 4 &#8211; 14!</strong></em></li>
<li><em><strong>Two Convenient Ballantyne and Dilworth / Myers Park Locations!</strong></em></li>
<li><em><strong>New Ceramics / Pottery Camps for older kids!</strong></em></li>
<li><em><strong>Special Early Bird &amp; Referral Discounts!</strong></em></li>
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<h2>watch our video!</h2>
<p><span style="color: #ff6600;"><em>We&#8217;ve always wanted to figure out a way to bottle up the fun, excitement &amp; pure joy that kids experience when they are creating in the studio with us!   </em></span><span style="color: #ff6600;"><em>This video may be as close as we&#8217;ll ever come!  Enjoy! </em></span></p>
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<h2>spring classes</h2>
<p>Our <strong>Early Spring Session runs from March 5 &#8211; April 21</strong> (no class April 2-6).  The <strong>Late Spring Session runs from April 23 &#8211; June 2</strong>.  Children are welcome to join any time during the session for a pro-rated fee. <strong></strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.smallhandsbigart.com/classes/">view class descriptions</a>   |   <a href="http://www.smallhandsbigart.com/schedule/">view schedule</a>   |   <a href="https://www.formstack.com/forms/shba-classregistration">register now</a></p>
<h2>get crafty with charlotte parent</h2>
<p>Looking for unique and inexpensive craft projects your kids can do at home?  Watch for ideas from us on Charlotte Parent Magazine&#8217;s <a href="http://www.charlotteparent.com/bigkids/funstuff/index.php">website</a>!</p>
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