Noctiluna camp teacher eagerly anticipates the Summer Creativity Camps, recalling the joy of past camps. This year’s curriculum includes book making, fiber arts, and surrealism. The camps promise a relaxed atmosphere, engaging activities, and outdoor play, fostering creativity while preparing students for the upcoming school year.
A sneak peek into this year’s Noctiluna Summer Camp Themes and an insider look at the camp’s workings.
I was going to do a Best Of list to wrap up the year, but I have always found those so hard to do. What makes something the best? It is just so hard to quantify. So instead I’m going with my heart and sharing favorite moments and things from the year. Apologies if I …
This is a super short list of books written for Artists/Creatives/Designers (whatever label you want to use) that have really helped me throughout the year. I hope that they will inspire and guide you too, whether you are a professional artist, an amateur creative, or someone looking to learn a new skill. Visible Mending by …
There are lots of success stories out there about companies that grow fast and are making millions within a couple of years of conception. There are even more stories about the meteoric rise of twentysomethings who build start-ups in college and are on magazine covers before they graduate. I listen to podcasts about these people …
Now it is October, I can finally step back and take a look at my September – also known as Septembuary. Septembuary, because September is really January for many parents, especially parents who work from home. In Septembuary you get a fresh start. The kids go back to school and all of a sudden, your …
A riveting guide to the best Noctiluna Art Summer Camps from 2014 t0 2022
I often say that the Noctiluna Art Camp is the best kept secret in Vienna VA. I know so many families in this town through the camp. Often when grocery shopping, a kid will yell “Ms Chitra!” across the store, and almost every time I visit my daughter’s high school, a former camper will spot …
Today I shall write about the unique challenges of being a one woman micro business in the creative sector. Note how I did not say ‘being in charge of a one woman micro business’ because I am the business and the business is me (as implied by the one woman part of the sentence). Small …
Blogging has always been a weird activity for me. I mean, first of all, I’m quite a private human (my daughter calls me a cat). Sharing my thoughts and feelings on a public forum normally feels terrifying. I’m that person who can’t even chime in on a Facebook post about Indian food, despite having so …
