ArtSpeak

Children’s Book for Fundraising

Li Li — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 18:53:24 +0000

Sorry, have been busy these last few months working on a children’s book written by the Director of Kids Home Foundation to raise awareness of, and funds for their work in Thailand. Have been unable to work on other projects. Thank you all for writing in. I will keep you updated on ArtSpeak’s FB page and here when new projects come up (probably after May).

Thanks for your support!

Latest Donation for Photo Workshop!

Li Li — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 09:23:17 +0000

Generously donated by Ben Cheong from Singapore for ArtSpeak.org’s upcoming photography workshop at The Stratton ABC Foundation Registered Charity no: C.M 310 Chiang Mai. Thank you!

Update: Art workshops with Stratton children

Li Li — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 05:14:58 +0000

ArtSpeak.org Workshops:
1. Photography conducted by Kimberly Bryant
2. Art & craft by K. Poon (pctured above with children)

Who/When/Where:
With the children of Stratton ABC Foundation, Saraphi (Chiang Mai)
Date: 21 July 10.30am onwards

So happy and thankful to all our ArtSpeak friends (Kim, Poon and Nicole) for volunteering to help. Many many thanks to Anthony Biddlecombe. Areerat Kaewkla, Yoga Tree and Green Papaya Sangha for your donations to top up the money from ArtSpeak.org. Now we have a total of 2700baht to buy some disposable cameras (like the Fuji one above) and hopefully have some money left for printing. If not, we will find a way somehow (maybe someone has a darkroom?). We are happy to accept donations in kind (re-usable materials fro craft making; paint; loose bits of fabric etc). Contact Li Li.

Isn’t it wonderful when a community of people (many of whom are strangers to each other) come together in some way to help others in need? Any act of kindness however small goes a long way. Smile and have a nice day!

Note: See also our FB page for regular updates.

Children Workshops: Photography & Craft

Li Li — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 13:50:38 +0000

Fun New Art Workshops For Children!

ArtSpeak.org thanks 2 volunteers who have kindly offered to conduct some very fun children workshops this July 2012 at Stratton ABC Foundation! The basic photography workshop will be conducted by Kimberly Bryant and the craft workshop by Khun Poon. ArtSpeak will donate 2000baht towards the photo workshop (for disposble cameras for the children). Anyone else? Need simple, cheap cameras for 10 children and printing costs. Or you can donate an old camera that is sitting in your cupboard and let us recycle it. Contact me (Li Li) at 1717Li2@gmail.com. Thank you!

Art & Craft at Stratton ABC Foundation

Li Li — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 07:06:07 +0000

ArtSpeak.org volunteer, K. Poon, led a class in drawing/art therapy with both hands (to help strengthen the children’s motor skills and to help them move out of their usual comfort zone) at Stratton ABC Foundation yesterday while I painted a wooden cutting board which director, John Cope will recycle into a little coffee table (available for sale, see Stratton’s post on the beautiful tables). Thank you children for another fun and fruitful day!

ArtSpeak.org at Stratton. Video by John Cope.

See also Stratton’s post on the visit yesterday: Artspeak…art-therapy and wire-work.

Young Artist

Li Li — Tue, 29 May 2012 12:21:23 +0000

A very promising young artist at The Stratton ABC Foundation

Nice post from John Cope, director of The Stratton ABC Foundation below;

see www.thestrattonabcfoundation.com/artspeak-inspirational/

The papier mache work is still going on since Li Li Tan’s recent workshop. Those that most enjoyed have started new “statues”.

And then there is Tai, who has been quietly working on his Ostrich, in between his busy study schedule. Just this weekend he has begun finishing decoration and it is clear to see that Li Li’s style has been a great inspiration. He says its still not finished………so watch this space.

Oh, by the way Li Li, after speaking to Tai this weekend he has said that he would be very interested in trying out on canvas.

Children Art Workshop

Li Li — Sun, 13 May 2012 06:00:18 +0000

Let’s create papier mache sculptures!

(Photos of bird papier mache sculpture and swimming below courtesy of John Cope, Stratton ABC Foundation. Smiling girl with her creations – photo by Li Li Tan)

ArtSpeak.org conducted a papier mache workshop for the children of Stratton ABC Foundation yesterday at their home in Saraphi (Chiang Mai. It was a beautiful sunny day with some fun river swimming thrown in! Check out the talented children’s lovely creations below and on our FB page. See also post and youtube video on Stratton’s website.

Papier Mache Art at Stratton

Li Li — Sat, 12 May 2012 17:11:43 +0000

Fun day with children at Stratton ABC Foundation

(youtube video by John Cope)

Lovely post by John Cope, Director of Stratton ABC Foundation, Saraphi (Chiang Mai) on ArtSpeak.org’s papier mache workshop today. Thank you! We all had a lot of fun!

KHF Indoor Wall Mural: More Photos

Li Li — Fri, 11 May 2012 08:01:56 +0000

ArtSpeak.org’s volunteer, Nicôle Rossetti le Strange took photos of the mural painting yesterday. Thanks Nicôle!

Note: the mural drawing and painting took about 1.5 days from start to finish.

End Of Smile Holidays Project

Li Li — Thu, 10 May 2012 17:45:29 +0000

Thank you!

Thank you cards for volunteers made by the children.

Today was ArtSpeak’s last day at Kids Home Foundation Smile Holidays Project. Needless to say, it was an emotional time for us volunteers. It has been a lot of fun working with the children who attended the classes. Thank you to all who supported and helped me, especially to the wonderful volunteers who conducted many interesting art and craft sessions. I will share photos and information about some of our activities in upcoming posts next week. Or check out the albums on opur FB page – https://www.facebook.com/ArtSpeak.Org.