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One Minute Art Lesson: When You HATE Your Art

One Minute Art Lesson: When You HATE Your Art

Posted by Kate Manville-Schwartz on Oct 1st 2021

What can you do when you HATE your art? Don't look at it! I'm serious. All art goes through a 'ugly' stage, this is often where I say, 'Trust the process and keep going', or, 'You've got a g … read more

We Don't Sell Classes...?!

Posted by Kate Manville- Schwartz on Oct 1st 2021

I've been reading a book recommended by another small business owner and when I say that its been eye opening, I really mean it! In a recent chapter, the author explains that businesses do better when … read more
Here We Are! Crushing Goals at Kate's

Here We Are! Crushing Goals at Kate's

Posted by Kate Manville-Schwartz on Sep 2nd 2021

At the inception of Kate’s Art School, I knew that I wanted to be a place that the artist community in the Greater Irish Hills Area would be able to go and get professional instruction, use high quali … read more
Kate’s is Thoughtfully Put Together

Kate’s is Thoughtfully Put Together

Posted by Kate Manville-Schwartz on Aug 14th 2021

"Observe the child, follow the child:" this is one of the big tenets of Montessori education. It’s also one of the things that I have thoughtfully put into my own curriculum here at Kate’s Art School. … read more
Let's Talk Critique

Let's Talk Critique

Posted by Kate Manville-Schwartz on Jul 26th 2021

Did you know that you have an artistic superpower? It's that negative little voice in your head telling you that you that your art is no good.  That voice can also be the biggest villain in your … read more