Pure Barre – the fastest, most effective way to change the shape of your body – is opening in Savannah & hosting two open houses for people to come in for a tour, sign up for classes, meet the instructors and enter to win a free month of classes! Family and friends are welcome! Open house dates are:

– Thursday, October 25 4 – 6 pm and Tuesday, October 30 from 11 am – 1 pm.

Pure Barre opens in Savannah on Nov. 1 at 5521 Abercorn Street, Suite # 500.

View schedule/prices and sign up for classes by clicking here. (Be sure to click over to Nov. 1)

SouthernMamas.com readers receive 10% off! When registering for classes online, enter ‘soma10’ as the promotion code in the online store. This 10% discount can be used three times, does not apply to gift cards and expires January 5, 2013.

The Pure Barre technique uses small isometric movements at the ballet barre set to motivating music, Pure Barre lifts your seat, tones your thighs, abs and arms and burns fat in record breaking time.

Clients see results in just 10 classes, lose inches in weeks and have fun doing it!

Like Pure Barre Savannah on Facebook here.

Pure Barre Savannah, 5521 Abercorn Street, Suite # 500, Savannah, 31405 Emailsavannah@purebarre.com , http://purebarre.com Pure Barre Savannah is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Bring your kids for FREE Storybook Art classes with Scribble Art Studio at Southwest Chatham Library. For ages 5 and older.

Tuesday, Oct. 23, 4:30 p.m.
Learn to draw and paint Rocket, the loveable dog featured in the 2012 Savannah Children’s Book Festival title “How Rocket Learned to Read” by Tad Hills.

Southwest Chatham Library is at 14097 Abercorn Street, Savannah, 31419 (behind Target at Savannah Mall).

For more information, contact artist Carrie Christian at 912-323-0123 or email ScribbleArtStudio@hotmail.com . Click here for more info. Scribble Art Studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Savannah’s Place for Art, Culture, and Education (S.P.A.C.E.) is now registering students for Session 5 classes and workshops. Day and evening sessions are offered for children, teens, and adults in all skill levels.

Sessions began October 26 and run through December 14. All classes and workshops are held at the Department of Cultural Affairs studio S.P.A.C.E. located at 9 W. Henry Street.

Six week classes are available, as well as weekend workshops. New classes and workshops this session include a Cartooning workshop where students learn basic cartooning techniques and begin creating their own cartoon characters. In the six-week Beginning Lapidary Arts class students learn how to polish rocks and begin creating free-form designs for jewelry. The Holiday Clay Ornament workshop will give students the chance to create their own personalized holiday ornaments and decorations from clay slabs.

Class fees include instruction, use of studio space, use of equipment and all materials and tools required. Space is limited and advance registration is required. Credit cards are accepted. Class schedule and registration forms are available online at www.savannahga.gov/arts  or by calling (912) 651-6783.

Class Schedule

Youth & Adult Workshops

Cartooning – NEW
_____ $10, Ages 6-11, Sat., Oct. 27, 10am-12pm
Parent & Child Clay
_____ $20, Ages 4+, Sat., Nov 10, 10am-12pm
_____ $20, Ages 4+, Sat., Dec 8, 10am-12pm
Parent & Child Fibers – NEW
_____ $20, Ages 6+, Sat., Nov. 17, 10am – 12pm
Holiday Clay Ornament – NEW
_____ $20, Ages 15+, Sat., Dec. 1, 9am – 12pm
Raku
_____ $10 per firing, Ages 6+, Fri., Oct. 26, 1-4pm
_____ $10 per firing, Ages 6+, Sat., Dec. 8, 1-3pm

Youth Classes
Children’s ArtWorks
_____ $75, Ages 6-10, Wed., Oct. 31 – Dec. 12, 4:30-5:30pm

Teen Clay

_____ $90, Ages 10-16, Wed., Oct. 31 – Dec. 12, 4:00-5:30pm

Cartooning

_____ $75, Ages 6-11, Thurs., Nov. 1 – Dec. 13, 4:30-5:30pm

Adult Visual Arts Classes
Drawing & Painting
Beginning Watercolor – NEW
_____ $135, Ages 17+, Tues, Oct. 30 – Dec. 11, 9am-12pm
Glass
Glass Open Studio
_____ $135, Ages 17+, Thurs., Nov. 1 – Dec. 13, 6-9pm
Metalsmithing
Metalsmithing Open Studio
_____ $135, Ages 17+, Wed., Oct. 31 – Dec. 12, 2:45-5:45pm
Beginning Metalsmithing
_____ $135, Ages 17+, Tues., Oct. 30 – Dec. 11, 9am-12pm
_____ $135, Ages 17+, Wed., Oct. 31 – Dec. 12, 6-9pm
Beginning Lapidary Arts – NEW
_____ $135, Ages 17+, Wed., Oct. 31 – Dec. 12, 6-9pm
Ceramics
Continuing Wheel-Throwing
_____ $135, Ages 17+, Mon., Oct. 29 – Dec. 10, 6-9pm
_____ $135, Ages 17+, Thurs., Nov. 1 – Dec. 13, 6-9pm
Sculpture
_____ $135, Ages 17+, Tues., Oct. 30 – Dec. 11, 9am-12pm
Sculpture Open Studio – NEW
_____ $135, Ages 17+, Tues., Oct. 30 – Dec. 11, 1-3pm
Ceramics Open Studio Flex Class
_____ $135, Ages 17+, Wed., Oct. 31 – Dec 12, 9am-12pm
_____ $135, Ages 17+, Fri., Nov. 2 – Dec. 14, 9am-12pm
_____ $25 per additional session
_____ $35 per additional session and 25# clay
Beginning Wheel-Throwing
_____ $135, Ages 17+, Wed., Oct. 31 – Dec 12, 6-9pm
_____ $135, Ages 17+, Thurs., Nov. 1 – Dec. 13, 9am-12pm

For more information about the new Pooler location, private or group art classes, art birthdays  for kids or adult painting parties, contact artist Carrie Christian at 912-323-0123 or email ScribbleArtStudio@hotmail.com . Click here for more info. Scribble Art Studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Baby Sign & Read Classes for parents with children from the ages of 0-3 yrs old are now being offered in Savannah by Giving in Love, Inc.

Sign & Read classes focus on parent-child interactions, communication, and reading. Parents learn how they can nurture their child’s language, cognitive and social-emotional development through three key areas of communication: talking, reading and signing.

There are 6 classes (no class during the week of Thanksgiving) in the first session. Class options are 10:30am or 11 am beginning Oct. 31 2012 at 1900 Abercorn St. Savannah, 31401 & an recently added class: 10:30am on Mondays starting 10/29 at 1910 Abercorn St, Savannah, 31401.

For more information, please call (912) 388-1658 or visit www.givinginlove.org “Like” Giving in Love on Facebook here.

Giving in Love, Inc is a non-profit & a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Pure Barre – the fastest, most effective way to change the shape of your body – is coming to Savannah & SouthernMamas.com readers receive a 10% discount on classes!

Pure Barre opens in Savannah on Nov. 1 at 5521 Abercorn Street, Suite # 500.

View schedule/prices and sign up for classes by clicking here. (Be sure to click over to Nov. 1)

SouthernMamas.com readers receive 10% off! When registering for classes online, enter ‘soma10’ as the promotion code in the online store. This 10% discount can be used three times, does not apply to gift cards and expires January 5, 2013.

The Pure Barre technique uses small isometric movements at the ballet barre set to motivating music, Pure Barre lifts your seat, tones your thighs, abs and arms and burns fat in record breaking time.

Clients see results in just 10 classes, lose inches in weeks and have fun doing it!

Like Pure Barre Savannah on Facebook here.

Pure Barre Savannah, 5521 Abercorn Street, Suite # 500, Savannah, 31405 Emailsavannah@purebarre.com , http://purebarre.com Pure Barre Savannah is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Over the past month, Scribble Art Studio students in Savannah have been working on creating artwork designed around TWIGS, the library’s lovable reading squirrel mascot. Scribble students did a fantastic job creating their own unique TWIGS and now all their hard work has paid off as their art will be displayed at Dick Blick Art Materials and featured in the new Live Oak Public Library coloring book!

You’re invited to join Scribble for the opening reception!

Reception: Friday, October 19th 6-8 at Dick Blick Art Materials
318 E. Broughton St. Savannah, GA 31401
Come see the wonderful artwork created in collaboration with Live Oak Public Libraries!
TWIGS will be making a special guest appearance!
Light drinks and food provided!

Get a sneak peak of Twigs by clicking here.

For more information about the show or art classes for kids, contact artist Carrie Christian at 912-323-0123 or email ScribbleArtStudio@hotmail.com  . Click here for more info. Scribble Art Studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

We all need help when it comes to parenting.

Which is why it’s comforting to know that Bull Street Baptist Church is hosting a parenting conference this weekend (Oct 12 & 13) to help equip parents to be the primary disciplers of our children.

Goals of the conference include helping parent in the following ways:
-Teaching generations to set their hope in God and in nothing else.
-Teaching generations to rely on the whole counsel of Scripture.
-Training generations to love and serve God, the church, and their neighbors as Christ does.

Conference Cost: $20 / person

Childcare Available: ($3 per child / $9 max per family per day)
Includes Friday Dinner & Saturday Breakfast!

Friday, October 12 – 5-9pm
Saturday, October 13 – 8:30am – 12pm

Steve Wright (author of reThink: Is Student Ministry Working? and ApParent Privilege) served at Providence Baptist Church in Raleigh, NC from 1999-2012 primarily as the Student Pastor but later transitioned as Pastor of Family Discipleship. He is currently serving as Pastor of Discipleship and Church Planting at First Baptist Church in West Palm Beach, FL.

He received a Master of Arts degree in Christian Ed. from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. His undergrad degree is from Carson Newman College in TN. Steve also founded InQuest Ministries, to encourage youth pastors serving on the frontlines of ministry, and supplies resources of Sunday School and Discipleship curriculum to thousands of churches worldwide.

He and his wife Tina have been happily married since 1989. They are blessed with three children–Sara, William and Tyler.

· Register online at: www.bullstreet.org

· For more info contact: Glenn Warner Pastor for Family Ministry at glenn@bullstreet.org  or 912.236.1511

Bull Street Baptist Church, 17 East Anderson St., Savannah, GA 31401, www.facebook.com/BullStreetBaptistChurch, Bull Street Baptist Church is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

A reminder for Savannah-area families of children ages 0-7 who are interested in enhancing and enriching the musical development of your child:  Monthly enrollment in Kindermusik early music education classes is available online and classes are offered Monday-Fridays.

Come join Kindermusik parent-and-child sessions for a fall musical treat.

Check out some of the classes being offered in October:

Toddlers Tuesday mornings at 10:20 AM: “Milk and Cookies” is the theme. To Market, To Market:Pretend trips to the market in class will surely spice up your real-life shopping excursions, and light the spark of creativity in your young shopper. Songs, rhymes and instrument exploration focus on long and short sounds – musical concepts that will help your child understand musical note values in years to come.

Wednesdays at 10 AM: Infants to 18 months. “Zoom Buggy” is the theme. Trav’lin ‘Round:Introduce your baby to the music of many cultures from Russia, to Indonesia, to Israel and more. Dances, lap bounces, and instrument play focus on the long and short sounds of music as well as the thrill of riding in a rocket ship and a canoe.

Thursdays at 3:20 PM: For 0-7 year olds. “Family Time” is the theme.

Kindermusik will offer a one-time playdate at the end of October. Look for details coming soon.

Kindermusik is a classroom learning experience. KINDERMUSIK with 88 KEYS PIANO in Savannah teaches children music so they can become better learners. It’s not about making little Mozarts. It’s about developing skills in the whole child – ages newborn to 7 years – cognitive, physical, social, emotional, language and musical. For more than 25 years, Kindermusik has believed music is the best conductor for learning.

Kindermusik offers easy automated MONTHLY payment systems. No more lump sum “semester” fees due. Now you can easily budget for Kindermusik classes all year round because the payment is the same EVERY month.

Register online today here, as all class sizes are limited!

More info on all of the above by clicking here.

Marina Lindblom, 88 KEYS PIANO/Kindermusik, 912.988.KEYS (5397), email music@88keysga.com, www.88keysga.com . Kindermusik is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

To register or more information, (912)665-4199 or email kate@ganeshasplace or Jaime@LittleLightsYoga.com

Ganesha’s Place, at the corner of Barnard & 40th St. @ 2323 Barnard St., 912-665-4199, http://ganeshasplace.com/ Ganesha’s Place is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Pure Barre – the fastest, most effective way to change the shape of your body – is coming to Savannah.

Pure Barre opens in Savannah on Nov. 1 at 5521 Abercorn Street, Suite # 500.

View schedule/prices and sign up for classes by clicking here. (Be sure to click over to Nov. 1)

Mention you read about Pure Barre Savannah on SouthernMamas.com & receive 10% off!

When registering for classes online, enter ‘soma10’ as the promotion code in the online store. This 10% discount can be used three times, does not apply to gift cards and expires January 5, 2013.

The Pure Barre technique uses small isometric movements at the ballet barre set to motivating music, Pure Barre lifts your seat, tones your thighs, abs and arms and burns fat in record breaking time.

Clients see results in just 10 classes, lose inches in weeks and have fun doing it!

Like Pure Barre Savannah on Facebook here.

Pure Barre Savannah, 5521 Abercorn Street, Suite # 500, Savannah, 31405 Emailsavannah@purebarre.com , http://purebarre.com  Pure Barre Savannah is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Baby Sign & Read Classes for parents with children from the ages of 0-3 yrs old are now being offered in Savannah by Giving in Love, Inc.

Sign & Read classes focus on parent-child interactions, communication, and reading. Parents learn how they can nurture their child’s language, cognitive and social-emotional development through three key areas of communication: talking, reading and signing.

There are 6 classes (no class during the week of Thanksgiving) in the first session. Class options are 10:30am or 11 am beginning Oct. 31 2012 at 1900 Abercorn St. Savannah, 31401 & an recently added class: 10:30am on Mondays starting 10/29 at 1910 Abercorn St, Savannah, 31401.

For more information, please call (912) 388-1658 or visit www.givinginlove.org “Like” Giving in Love on Facebook here.

Giving in Love, Inc is a non-profit & a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Stroller Strides of Savannah is coming to Richmond Hill!

• Fitness for Mom, Fun for Baby
• Total body workout using your strollers
• Meet other moms have fun with your baby
• Get in the best shape of your life

• Free Stroller Strides | Fit 4 Baby Class
• Raffle
• Giveaways
• Kids Activity

• Registration Fee Waived
• $45/month membership
• Bag full of goodys

Studio 2424 offers various MusikGarten family music sessions for toddlers and babies in Savannah, Pooler, Statesboro & Hilton Head Is.

Among them are classes for ages 0-5 at 10 AM & 4:30 PM every Wednesday at Monkey Joe’s, 311 Eisenhower Drive, Savannah. Pre-register at www.gmwmg.com

The class sessions are designed to nurture children’s music aptitude by engaging them with their families in singing and movement activities which help attune the ear, refine the voice, and develop an ease with rhythmical movement and expression. Instrumental activities range from marking simple rhythms with sticks, chimes and drums, to singing and playing strings and keyboards from notation. Details about classes here.

FREE preview classes! The class schedule includes morning and evening classes at Monkey Joe’s in Savannah. Curriculum for homeschoolers and nursery schools also available. Register for classes here.

Class Schedule for 2012

Ages of Children Class Name/Days & Times 1- 5 yrs Curriculum for Homeschoolers, Nursery Schools, and Day Care Centers By Appointment 0- 5 yrs Monkey Joe’s, 311 Eisenhower Dr, Savannah, Wed 10am Wednesdays, 10 AM 0- 5 yrs Monkey Joe’s, 311 Eisenhower Dr, Savannah, Wed 4:30pm Wednesdays, 4:30 PM Newborn through age 5 Averitt Center Thurs 10:15am Thursdays 10:15 AM Newborn through age 5 Averitt Center Thurs 11am Thursdays 11 AM Newborn through age 5 Averitt Center Thurs 11:45am Thursdays 11:45 AM Newborn through age 5 Averitt Center Thurs 12:30 Thursdays 12:30 am Newborn – 3yrs, 4-7yrs, 8- 10yrs Private Party: Pick Your Theme Two hours of enriching fun and frolic with themed music and activities.

To sign up for a free preview class, click here.

Studio 2424 – Music is FUNdamental: Come over and PLAY! Savannah, Pooler, Hilton Head, Statesboro tel: 912-434-1604 or 866-645-7501, http://www.gmwmg.com Studio 2424 is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Baby Sign & Read Classes for parents with children from the ages of 0-3 yrs old are now being offered in Savannah by Giving in Love, Inc.

Sign & Read classes focus on parent-child interactions, communication, and reading. Parents learn how they can nurture their child’s language, cognitive and social-emotional development through three key areas of communication: talking, reading and signing.

There are 6 classes (no class during the week of Thanksgiving) in the first session. Class options are 10:30am or 11 am beginning Oct. 31 2012 at 1900 Abercorn St. Savannah, 31401

For more information, please call (912) 388-1658 or visit www.givinginlove.org “Like” Giving in Love on Facebook here.

Giving in Love, Inc is a non-profit & a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Bring your kids for FREE Storybook Art classes with Scribble Art Studio at Southwest Chatham Library. For ages 5 and older.

Tuesday, Oct. 2, 4:30 p.m.
Drawing inspiration from Maurice Sendak’s wonderful illustrations, create a “Where the Wild Things Are” monster!

Tuesday, Oct. 23, 4:30 p.m.
Learn to draw and paint Rocket, the loveable dog featured in the 2012 Savannah Children’s Book Festival title “How Rocket Learned to Read” by Tad Hills.

Southwest Chatham Library is at 14097 Abercorn Street, Savannah,  31419 (behind Target at Savannah Mall).

For more information, contact artist Carrie Christian at 912-323-0123 or email ScribbleArtStudio@hotmail.com . Click here for more info. Scribble Art Studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Jumpbunch is an International Sports and Fitness program serving children & families throughout the US and India. JumpBunch of Greater Savannah is currently offering classes in Savannah and Richmond Hill at Children’s Village, PALS, Early Learning, Maggies Morning School, Richmond Hill Montessori, Southern Montessori & many more locations.

JumpBunch of Greater Savannah has new 9-week sessions starting in Richmond Hill & Berwick.

Berwick sessions are on Oct 2-Nov 27 2012. The class offered will be Tuesday morning at 9:30 am located at Coastal Cathedral at 275 Berwick Blvd. in Berwick. FREE INTRODUCTORY CLASS: Sept. 25 at 9:30 AM.

Richmond Hill sessions are Oct 1-Nov 26 2012. The class offered will be Tuesday morning at 9:30 am located at New Life Worship at 16252 Hwy 144 in Richmond Hill Ga. FREE INTRODUCTORY CLASS OFFERED Sept 24 at 9:30 AM.

JumpBunch Details

Cost for the 9 week sessions: $72.00

Each week, JumpBunch offers a cardio workout, muscle resistance training and introduces a new sport activity in a fun, hands-on, non-competitive environment. At this stage, the goal is to build confidence and coordination.

Some of the fun sports offered are: Lacrosse, Hockey, Football, Soccer, Bowling, Kickball, Cheerleading and parachute games and best of all equipment for each class will be available for each child. No equipment to buy!!

Mommy and Me class, Toddler and Preschool curriculum.

Enroll online now here or call 912-445-0312. Check out Jumpbunch of Greater Savannah on Facebook here

JumpBunch is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Is it time for your daughter to start Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia?

For more information, contact Susan Bass, sbass@gshg.org or call 912.657.6201. Click here for more info.

age levels are as follows:
Daisies K-1
Brownies 2-3
Juniors 4-5
Cadettes 6,7-8
Seniors 9-10
Ambassadors 11-12

Membership is $12. Financial aid available. Adult volunteers are always needed; girls are waiting to become Girl Scouts but there are not enough adult volunteers.

Benefits of Girl Scouts include: bonding; better school performance; community involvement; new friendships.

Stroller Strides® of Savannah  – a total fitness program that moms can do with their babies – will offer classes at JF Gregory Park in Richmond Hill starting in October.

Richmond Hill classes – which include power walking and intervals of strength training – will be on MWF at 9:30 am and will begin Monday Oct. 1, 2012 .

Classes are designed for all moms with any level of exercise. Certified instructors will guide you through exercises that will strengthen your bodies and give you the energy you need for the awesome gift of motherhood.

Classes already being held in Savannah

Savannah Classes are 8 AM Tuesdays & Thursdays at Lake Mayer. The first class is free and Stroller Strides of Savannah will offer a special discount if you mention you heard about Stroller Strides of Savannah on SouthernMamas.com!

How can I sign up ?

Register for your free class by clicking here and see all the different class packages offered, by clicking on the “More Info” button in one of the class boxes on the left. You can sign up for any class package when you show up for class, with your instructor.

What if my baby is fussy?

Stroller Strides of Savannah welcomes babies from 6 weeks to any age. Babies are Stroller Strides’ priority, so don’t worry if yours is fussy!

What should I bring to class?

* Water
* A towel, blanket or yoga mat for ab exercises and stretching
* A hat and/or sunscreen
* Anything you may think your baby needs ( snacks, bottles, sippy cups, toys, potty training toilet)
* A stroller ( any stroller will do as long as it does not tip over)

What should I wear to class ?
Wear something comfortable that you can move ( power walk,jog, stretch) easily in. Please make sure that you have comfortable tennis shoes on.

Please arrive 10 to 15 minutes early to class so you don’t get left behind.

On Facebook

Stay connected with Stroller Strides Savannah and learn about new classes & updates by liking them on Facebook here.

Stroller Strides of Savannah, contact Natalia Lucero at (910) 987-5943, email natalialucero@strollerstrides.net , http://classes.strollerstrides.net/savannah/location/index.aspx Stroller Strides of Savannah is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Scribble Art Studio has a new Pooler location which will offer more children’s art classes in the area.

For the full schedule, click here.

For more information, contact artist Carrie Christian at 912-323-0123 or email ScribbleArtStudio@hotmail.com . Click here for more info. Scribble Art Studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Clear the body and mind – and have a fit pregnancy.
Check out a new pregnancy yoga class offered by Oh Baby! Fitness at Savannah Yoga Room on Wilmington Island. The class runs Sept. 19-24 2012 at 6:30 PM Wednesdays. $90 for six weeks.

Save 10% off full session by using discount code: SOUTHERNMAMAS when you register online at www.ohbabyfitness.com.

For more info or to register, click here.

Savannah Yoga Room is at 115 Charlotte Dr., Savannah 31410

Oh Baby! Fitness offers a variety of exercise programs in Savannah for new and expectant moms.

Mommy-and-me water exercise classes
Looking for a class where you can get fit, bond with your baby and make new friends? Register for H2O Baby! Mom and baby exercise classes: Oct 2-Nov. 6 11:30 AM Tuesdays at the Chatham County Aquatic Center . For more info or to register click here

Pregnancy Water aerobics
Oh Baby! Fitness will also offer Pregnancy Water Aerobics at Chatham County Aquatic Center Oct. 2-Nov. 6 at 12:15 PM Tuesdays.  For more info or to register click here.

Save 10% off full session by using discount code: SOUTHERNMAMAS when you register online at www.ohbabyfitness.com.

Chatham County Aquatic Center is at 7240 Sallie Mood Drive, Savannah.

Oh Baby! Fitness gives new and expectant moms a place to find support, make friends, get fit and bond with their babies. Oh Baby! Fitness programs allow Mom to get out of the house, get her body back in shape and spend time with baby.

To see what moms are saying about Oh Baby! Fitness programs, click here.

Oh Baby! Fitness,  www.ohbabyfitness.com, @ Chatham County Aquatic Center, (912) 652-6793 & Savannah Yoga Room,  (912) 898-0361 Oh Baby! Fitness is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Move over Pinterest.
The newest place to find fabulous creative tips and techniques when it comes to doing art with your kids is Scribble Art Studio’s new blog.

Check it out by clicking here to find drawing sheets for all ages, ideas for your kids’ art room at home, instructions for projects and more.

We are in awe of the two creatives behind Scribble Art Studio in Savannah (which offers children’s art classes & birthday parties) and this blog is sure to become our new go-to spot for ideas on how to stimulate kids’ imaginations even when they aren’t in art class.

Thanks, Scribble, for sharing your clever hints. Now if y’all can just impart some of your patience when teaching kids art.

For information about children’s art classes and birthday parties at Scribble Art Studio in Savannah, contact artist Carrie Christian at 912-323-0123 or email ScribbleArtStudio@hotmail.com  . Click here for more info. Scribble Art Studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Coach Val’s Tumblegym on Wilmington Is. is the spot for children’s classes and birthday parties.

Birthday Parties
Leave the ENTERTAINMENT and MESS to Coach Val’s Tumblegym, which offers Birthday Parties customized to fit your child’s interests and theme. Good for ages 2 to 8 years old. Details here.

Fall 2012 Classes Available:

Wiggle Worms: 30min classes ages walking – 2yrs This “Parent and Me class” is designed to incorporate the earliest aspects of physical fitness, enhance fine and gross motor skills, body awareness, and muscle coordination while promoting physical, mental and social development. Music, basic gymnastics movements, and games create a fun and healthy atmosphere for you and your child.

Grasshoppers: 45 min classes ages 2-3yrs This toddler class is open to children who enjoy having parents close by and are ready to learn to follow instructions from another adult. We ask parent/guardian to assist until their child is ready to participate on their own. This class continues to enhance your child’s fine and gross motor skills, social skills, strength and coordination through the activities and obstacle courses that emphasize eye-hand coordination, climbing, hanging, jumping, running, and rolling in a fun and safe environment.

Bumble Bees : 60 min classes ages 3-4yrs This class continues to enhance and challenge your child’s physical, social and cognitive development. Basic tumbling and gymnastics skills, ball handling skills and preschool concepts are taught. Group activities, teamwork, and fun theme-based curriculum keep your child engaged and excited to participate.

Fire flies: 60 min/week ages 4-6yrs This class is designed for children in Pre-K through Kindergarten. Concepts and themes are designed to introduce and reinforce age-appropriate physical, social and cognitive skills. Basic tumbling, gymnastics, and ball handling are worked through obstacle courses, group games, and teamwork.

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Dragon Flies: 60 min/week ages 6-8yrs This class is designed for children in First and Second grade. Concepts and themes are designed to challenge children using age-appropriate physical, social and cognitive skills. Basic tumbling, gymnastics, ball handling, and physical fitness skills are worked through obstacle courses, group games, and teamwork. .

See website here for schedule and rates. Registration online available by clicking here.

Inclusion class: Adult, child with special needs (ages 5 – 10), and siblings – Contact for more information.

FREE TRIAL CLASSES available. Unsure your child will participate? Want to see Coach Val in action before you commit to class time? Fill out our free trial form here and try out a class at no cost.

Mention you saw on SouthernMamas.com site, and annual registration fee of $25 will be waived.

Coach Val’s Tumblegym, 310 Johnny Mercer Blvd in the Wilmington Island Shopping Center, 912-268-6003, www.coachvals.com; On Facebook here. Coach Val’s Tumblegym is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Karen Bradley Drawing and Painting Classes for Ages 11 & older, 6 week classes, Fall 2012 schedule

Monday: Drawing the Self Portrait, Intermediate to Advanced $160
-A class in achieving the likeness of our own face through proportional measurement and volumetric form.
-Supplies: Artist’s choice

Tuesday: Intro to Pastels, Beginner to Intermediate $160
-A fundamentals class in basic drawing and composition utilizing the light to dark method of pastel drawing.
-Supplies: 4-6 pieces of Canson felt grey 11×14 pastel paper, 11×14 sketch pad or newsprint pad, set of monochromatic
brown nupastels, 1 black nupastel, 1 white nupastel, x-acto knife and blades (for sharpening)

Wednesday: Intro to Painting, Beginner to Intermediate $160
-A class in form painting using techniques oil painting to achieve a realistic painting of still life objects.
-Supplies: To be announced.

Thursday Drawing Methods, Beginner to Intermediate $160
– A fundamentals class in basic drawing and composition utilizing the subtraction method for creating tones. Students will
draw still life objects from direct observation using a wipe out technique to create a full range of tones for realistic threedimensional
drawing.
-Supplies: 1 jar of graphite powder kneeded eraser, pink pearl eraser (pencil-shaped), pad of 11×14 vellum bristol paper,
11×14 drawing board, 2 bulldog clips, 11×14 sketch pad or newsprint paper, graphite pencils HB, 2B, 4B, 6B, chamois cloth,
x-acto knife and blades (for sharpening)

To register for a class or private lessons, please email or call Karen Bradley at 912-507-7138 or kbillustration@mac.com

Karen Bradley Art Teacher, 912-507-7138, email kbillustration@mac.com, www.kbillustration.com, 3103 Waters Ave., Savannah, GA 31401, Karen Bradley is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser