Plowhaus Artists' Coop. and Abintra Montessori School is proud to present: 

"HANDWORKS" A CHILDREN'S ART FESTIVAL on weekend only
Saturday May 5th, 11am to 4pm and Sunday May 6th, 1pm to 5pm
Featuring: Crafts, Music, Puppets, and Food on Sat. May 5th
Opening May 5th at the Plowhaus Artists’Cooperative and Gallery,
"Handworks" is a children's art show consisting of art projects
produced by Abintra Montessori students
in collaboration with Nashville artists.
Plowhaus artists found inspiration in Abintra’s mission, “to assist in
the development of the individual child and adolescent by providing a
quality education based on the Montessori principles and
philosophy.”Having recently celebrated their 25th anniversary, Abintra
continues to be a strong independent Montessori school in Nashville.
Dr. Maria Montessori developed a pedagogy that addressed the needs of
the whole child.By integrating art and music into the curriculum,
students are exposed to the arts in a variety of forms.
Abintra has a unique arts program developed by Christine
Orrall.Christine seeks artists who can work within the school’s
philosophy while respecting the process of creating art.In addition,
the program exposes students to work of musicians, actors, dancers, and
visual artists – on campus and in the Nashville community.
Plowhaus artists Beth Seiters, Tiffany Denton, and Kathy Townsend
worked closely with Christine on projects that range from weaving and
collage to fiber arts and ink painting.Artist Jairo Prado, who has
worked extensively within the Abintra community, also worked on
painting and sculpture with the students.
"Handworks" will be showing
May 5th and 6th
Plowhaus Artists' Cooperative and Art Gallery
211 S. 17th Street
East Nashville.
615 349-3777
The Children's Art Festival – Saturday, May 5th, 11am to 4pm.This
festival will include a puppet show from the Nashville Public Library,
music by the Contrarians, arts activities [weaving, origami, painting,
etc.], and food.
Handworkscloses Sunday, May 6 at 5pm.

Additional Information (pdf)