Megan Leigh Acosta

My Tuesday AM students finished their layered abstract paintings before spring break, and they are too beautiful not to share. 😍 🎨

Artists chose analogous paint palettes to scrape on, then then used various tools like paint combs and recycled objects to print textures onto their canvases.

On our third week we added final details with chalk pens, oil pastels, and metallic paint markers. Very entertaining to study each painting and find the hidden details! 👀

PS - these are 24"x36"!

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Hi, I’m Megan! Art teacher, homemaker, good idea fairy, and busy mom that believes art is for everyone, and should feel safe, simple, and joyful. 🎨✨

I’m here to help you bring more creativity into your daily rhythms, without guilt, comparison, or elaborate Pinterest fails (although sometimes creativity translates into impulsively cutting my own bangs like a 6 year old, but we embrace it 🤣).

Here you’ll find:
🎨 Simple, low-threat art ideas for kids
🏡 Approachable DIY projects (that are like 93% finished 😬)
💛 Creative tools to cultivate a happy home

If you’re raising children and want to spend more meaningful time with your people, you’re in the right place. We’re big on process over product, real life over perfection, and creating a home that supports curiosity and joy (mess and all).

Now, let’s hear from you! Using emojis only, tell me how your last art project with kids or DIY idea went—and I’ll guess what you mean 👀👇

New local art classes are LIVE and open for enrollment in the Monument/Colorado Springs area. 😍🎨

Online registration is required and can be found here: https://www.courses.meganleighacosta.com/shop

A quick overview is below!

✨ Gratitude Art Workshop on Fri, January 30�A special 1.5hr art making workshop, recommended for ages 5-12 in the Springs.

📚 Story Time Studio on Mon Feb 2 + Fri Feb 13
(Pay what you can pricing!)�My indoor version of Art in the Park in Monument, CO! A creative read-aloud + open-ended process art invitations inspired by the story.

🎨 8 Week Homeschool Art Series (Starts March 4, no class March 24 for Spring Break)�A skill-building, explorative series that blends making with meaningful artist studies. This round includes large scale painting, paper mache, printmaking, sculpture, and more (different from my last session but still in CO Springs)! Recommended for ages 5-12. �

Hope to see you in class next year! Don't see what you're looking for? Message me! I am still building out my spring calendar. ☺️

Celebrate the beginning of fall with limited edition art classes in Monument this Thursday, Oct 2! Explore sensory-rich, mixed media processes! 🎃🍂🎨

2-5 year olds @ 9:20-10:05am
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Ages 6+ @ 10:20-11:20am
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Looking for art classes in Monument, CO? Give your preschooler or homeschooler a joyful introduction to art this fall with special themed drop-in classes on Oct 2!

PRESCHOOL CLASS: Thursday, October 2 from 9:20-10:05am

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HOMESCHOOL CLASS: Thursday, October 2 from 10:20-11:20am

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Kids will explore fall through process art, playful materials, and story connections. A great way to trial our 8-week classes! Registration required to attend.

*Caregivers can stay OR drop off. One adult per child for those staying due to room limitations set by library.