Testimonials
“Thank you for bringing your extraordinary talent, passion, creativity, imagination, know-how, dedication, tenacity and intelligence to Marengo for ARTS DAY 2008. Not only did you create a space for Art in our kids' lives for an exquisite afternoon, but you have left a lasting impression on our whole community. You inspired the making of beautiful organic sculptures that sit in our homes and even in the school yard. I cannot thank you enough. In this very stressful world, your specific, guided and yet- open-ended- workshop, was truly a place for the kids to settle in-- in peaceful creation”
-Abigail Deser, coordinator for Artopia 2008, Marengo Elementary School, 2008
“Braulio asked in the car on the way home if we were going to participate again next year! He's already thinking about it! So cool. Thank you for all the passion and work you put into the class...it really comes through.” -Erin Ramos, parent & educator, (Atomic Theater 2009)
“I just wanted to send my heartfelt THANK YOU for Atomic Theatre last week. Amaya sang her songs to everyone who would listen this weekend....she had a great time! You and Eliza inspire her in so many ways and I truly appreciate everything you do.” -Rebecca Nevarez, parent, (Atomic Theater 2009)
“I made the bag and it is fabulous, thanks so much for the gorgeous green fabric, it is perfect. I feel so much confidence in my sewing since we joined sew what? I think free form sewing helps me just create and not stress about using patterns etc.”
-Debbie, Sam and all the Youngs, 2008, www.debbiedoesraw.blogspot.com
“My son had the pleasure of attending one of Abira Ali’s painting classes at the Wisdom Arts Club. I was excited about it as soon as I read the name of the class, “The Magical Tree of Everything”. Lucky for me, I was able to partake in the activities along with my child. Together we created magical trees, as we were lead by Abira through the mythology, symbolism and beauty of trees in art and nature. Abira’s teaching style is intelligent and inspiring, she treats all her students, regardless of age, with respect and gentleness; her classes are a gateway to creative expression and a whole lot of fun!”
-Kathleen Coyle, Parent, Artist, and Wisdom Arts Club Knitting Teacher, 2008
“It sounds like you're onto something good with this Wisdom Arts Club. I have to tell you, walking Ella the next morning, I saw twigs, vines, palm fronds, stones and leaves, and I thought, "Art Supplies!!!" Thanks for a thoroughly delightful, creative, inspired (and inspiring) time. Please keep us in mind whenever you have an art happening.”
-Daniel Brooks, Artist, 2008
“The pictures are darling!!!! Thank you for sending them. You most certainly have my blessings to post the picture on your website!!! We really had a great time Saturday. Thank you for hosting a truly successful and creative event!!!! Monica and I look forward to your future events!!! Her dolls are on her dresser.”
-Delores Rivera, Parent and Art Happening Participant, 2008
“Today I saw your work for the first time on your flickr pages and I feel stunned by it's beauty and economy. I live in a house full of children and their books so we have seen a lot of illustrations but not like yours. Thanks for sharing your images with us.”
-Rick Beerhorst, Artist, 2008
what people say...
Isaac’s tiger and thank you, Design with Nature, 2008
