“My two children (Ages 4 and 2.5) have participated in many of Colleen’s Buzz Art classes at Honeycomb over the past year and they have loved every one! Colleen is so creative and patient with the children and you can tell she puts so much thought into the class and the content. From making their own paint to using recycled materials to make art, it’s so fun. I find my children pretending to do their own art classes at home and I have noticed a difference in their independence in their art activities. I really think Colleen’s classes have helped increase their love for art and creativity! We look forward to each class we take and I highly recommend them! My girls love Colleen, she’s the best!”

— Anna B.

“Colleen has been the most incredible gift to us and our little artists. Through these art workshops, Colleen guides the children to explore their creativity and curiosity through interactive songs, movement, reading, and art making. Each workshop has been thoughtfully planned and designed by Colleen. She truly puts so much creativity, originality, and love into every workshop. Her impact on these little artists and even their grown ups is magical. At the end of each class kids run up to her and give her big hugs and thank her for the day. We couldn’t ask for a better art educator leading our Buzz Art Workshops. We love Colleen!”

— Zoe K. and Angela G., owners of Honeycomb

“Your classes really do inspire me. I left class today with so many new ideas for how to best support my two little artists’ creativity. New ideas for materials to use, new open ended questions to ask, new ways to think about art! I love how you encourage children to think about the connection between their art and the art on the museum’s walls. I can’t wait to get back to the museum with my children.”

— Ashley N.

“You do such a wonderful job distilling what is thought to be only something adults can enjoy into something that is exciting and interactive for the kids. I also have felt much more confident taking my kids to the art museum after attending one of the field trips last year.”

— Angela S.

“Colleen is an incredible youth art educator! She is engaging, patient, fun, and her projects are also so unique and creative. She keeps my toddler interested throughout class (no easy feat) by engaging the kids in many different activities…from books, music, to getting hands on and messy with their art projects. I also really appreciate her focus on sustainability, oftentimes using recyled materials. I cannot recommend her enough and we cannot wait to catch her next class.”

— Becca V.

“Our wonderful experience with Colleen began at her Buzz Art classes at the amazing Honeycomb store in the Botanical Heights neighborhood! My daughter is four and has enjoyed and thrived from all of the classes! Not only is Colleen an awesome art teacher, she is a kid whisperer! She’s sweet, fun and so encouraging to the kids! The way she brings out all their creativity is so incredible to watch! We highly recommend her, and her classes! You won’t regret it!

— Sara I.

“Colleen helped plan my daughter’s third birthday party activity. She was delightful to work with from brainstorming on the art project that was age appropriate for my daughter and her friends. She helped plan story time and art all tied into the party theme of colors and rainbows. She came up with a beautiful rainbow piece that was a no mess craft and the children (and parents!) loved it. Colleen sourced all of the materials and set up everything the day of the party. I got to come and relax and enjoy the party with my daughter and friends. Her kind and gentle way of teaching and leading the children was the icing on the birthday cake!”

— Lauren B.