creativiDAD project
The creativiDAD project aims to encourage parents, specifically fathers and male guardians to add creativity to their parenting tool belts. This initiative was developed as a result of becoming a father and attempting to seek time to remain creative yet ensuring I was spending quality time with my child. Since staying up late every night is not sustainable, I experimented with combining both in order to find balance. The result was incredible and has led to a very strong bond between my son and I rooted in shared experiences and a variety of methods of communication. I was enthusiastic about sharing this knowledge with other fathers so in partnership with the Huntington Arts Council and multiple public libraries, creativiDAD project became a community initiative.
Through 1 hour long free workshops, families are asked to use their imagination and critical thinking skills to not only create a work of art but also a memory. To date, I have hosted 7 of these workshops virtually and at local libraries. My 5 year old son has also assisted in hosting, creating and sharing examples, and engaging with families, really making the project come full circle. The experience is truly communal as families interact with their art as well as the other families.
Through 1 hour long free workshops, families are asked to use their imagination and critical thinking skills to not only create a work of art but also a memory. To date, I have hosted 7 of these workshops virtually and at local libraries. My 5 year old son has also assisted in hosting, creating and sharing examples, and engaging with families, really making the project come full circle. The experience is truly communal as families interact with their art as well as the other families.