Colleen Fitzsimmons-Wiviott
A native of St. Louis, Colleen lives in South City with her husband, two kids, and rescue dog. She has worked in museum and art education for the past 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.
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...
5 Women Artists To Inspire This Women’s History Month
March is Women’s History Month. Come celebrate the accomplishments of women artists!
Women’s work and accomplishments should be celebrated and centered not just during Women’s History Month but all year round. Women have contributed to...
A Guide to Visiting Art Museums with Kids
I love visiting art museums with my son. When I tell people this, I usually hear, “My kids would break something!” If you are one of these parents or caregivers, you are not alone!...
How My Interfaith Family Celebrates the Holiday Season
My favorite holiday is Christmas. I love everything about it: the music, food, decorations, the spirit of giving, books and movies, and the joy that surrounds the season. My husband of six years knows...
It’s About the Journey, Not the Destination: Process Art Making with Kids
I have seen a surge in picture-perfect craft projects for kids in recent years, thanks to social media platforms and resources like Pinterest. As an art educator, this makes me cringe a little. Don’t...