Spells, wishes, and prayers are concerned with belief, energy that vibrates, goals and outcomes, passively or actively, taking action or letting things happen. Belief is THE one element that is essential for a successful outcome. Another very wise piece of advice to take in when considering this work is that you may get what you want in a way you don’t expect, but in the way that you need it. Trust in that.
Read MoreWe at Art Tripping and BlackBear know how important the arts are in our lives and we want our kids to have those creative opportunities. We want to provide cool musical experiences to build upon what they learn in school.
Read MoreTherapy and medication are common methods to addressing mental disorders. However, research has found that having a hobby can significantly boost mental health, as well. A 2009 study tracked anxiety levels among subjects with recognized eating disorders who knitted in their spare time. The study found that 74 percent of the evaluated group reported that knitting “had a calming and therapeutic effect,” and significantly reduced their anxiety symptoms linked to eating.
Read MoreOn June 9th, students from Litchfield High School debuted their Alebrijes mural inside of @ The Corner Taco Bar in downtown Litchfield. Although many of them were already familiar with the Alebrijes from the movie “Coco,” the AP Spanish students, taught by Señora Hogan, helped research the art history of the Zapotec folk art spirit animals.
Read MoreTeaching a Graphic Design class got me thinking, “What about a program that combined the graphic design class with the business & web design class?” The goal would be for students to learn how to set up an e-commerce business using the clubs as clients. Design, business management, and entrepreneurship would be an interdisciplinary curriculum.
Read MoreJoin Art Tripping in the Makerspace at the 2023 Black Bear Americana Music Festival! The festival will take place at the Goshen Fair Grounds in CT from October 6th – 8th.
Read MoreArt Tripping's latest opportunity for community art experiences is in collaboration with the Market Place Tavern. We will feature a new local artist in the Gallery Room every six weeks, complemented by an opening event to draw in the community for a night of art, food, and good conversation…
Read MoreAbout 15 years ago, my husband and I ended up having cocktails after our high school class reunion with a group of old friends, including Mark Cavagnero. He was catching us up on his life, and I was unaware that he was an architect…
Read MoreI first met Danielle in the ‘90s, when I had a restaurant in Torrington. I used to book her husband, Peter McEachern, along with David Santoro and Mario Pavone to play jazz on the weekends…
Read MoreA Pre-Covid Pop-Up, before we knew what was about to happen….it was February of 2020, and a fabulous art party was about to take place at Silver Sun Studios…
Read MoreAn Unexpected Art Tripping weekend popped up. Molly wanted to apply her knowledge of how digital marketing works…
Read MoreI was born in Torrington in 1957, when there were still three shifts running at the Torrington Co., downtown was happening, and all of the neighborhood schools were full…
Read MoreMy daughter Meredith started Smith College in 2005, and while exploring campus for the first time, I came upon the Smith College Museum of Art…
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