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.
Process Art Ideas for Spring
Spring is on the way! So we are re-sharing this post from 2025.
After my post in the fall about process art ideas, I thought...
Holiday Countdown Ideas
Growing up, my family celebrated Advent and Christmas. Every year, my mom would get one of those chocolate Advent calendars from the grocery store...
A St. Louis Mom’s Guide to the Southwest Michigan Shoreline
What started as a drivable, socially distant vacation during the pandemic has turned into a five-year-long tradition with my family. Every summer in late...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
