Colleen Fitzsimmons-Wiviott
A native of St. Louis, Colleen lives in Clayton with her husband, two kids, and rescue dog. She has worked in museum and art education for over ten years and is the founder of Start With Art, which provides early childhood art workshops and classes around town. She is passionate about helping children discover their own creative processes while building community through art. When she's not lesson planning, teaching, or momming, you can find her baking treats for her family, visiting the farmers' market, or checking out all the amazing art exhibitions and performances St. Louis has to offer.
Celebrating the Winter Solstice
This year, the winter solstice occurs on December 21st. Marked as the shortest day of the year when the Earth’s axis tilts us the farthest from the sun, we will have the least amount...
Art-Making: Tips to Throw A DIY Creative Birthday Party
Consider art-making for your child's next birthday party!
I have always loved celebrating birthdays. Sign me up for decorations, treats, finding the perfect gift, and generally just making someone’s birthday feel special and unique to...
A Guide for Making Art With Babies and Tots
As soon as a child is able to sit up and grasp a rattle or a spoon, they are ready to make art! This idea might have you running for the hills, but with...
10 Art Supplies to Add to Your Young Artist’s Toolbox
If you're like me, you might be trying to balance the wants of your child's holiday wish list with things they actually need and can use. I love gifting art supplies for holidays and...
Rev Up Your Child’s Art-Making Practice with 10 Household Items
Are your art-making invitations to your child met with unenthusiastic groans? Is the box full of broken crayons and unsharpened colored pencils not sparking joy for them? Looking for ways to reinvigorate your art-making...
The Ten Minute “Me-racle”
Leave room in your day for a ten-minute “me-racle”!
I recently had my second child, Levi. He is a quintessential second baby. He is easy-going, sleeps pretty much anywhere regardless of how much chaos ensues...
5 Tips for Developing a Regular Art Practice With Your Young Artist
Make room for art!
With school back in session and the hustle of the fall season upon us, I often look to making as a way to ground my day when things feel hectic. Making...
10 Essential Items that Helped Me Enjoy Pregnancy
Take note of these essential items to ease your way through pregnancy!
When I was expecting my son, I went through an endless process of trial and error, online research, and advice from family and...
Family-Friendly Summer Arts Events in St. Louis
Sweltering humidity aside, summer might be the best time to live in St. Louis. On any given day, there are a plethora of events to attend, most of them free! Amidst the pools, ball...
Vegetarian-Friendly Recipes to Try This Earth Day
Looking for some yummy vegetarian eats you can make at home this Earth Day? Look no further!
As parents, caregivers, and moms, we make a million choices a day for ourselves and our families. Choices...