About Celeste and the Center

Painting Birch Trees

The ARTivity Center at Fields of Dreams Farm is a a place to inspire and foster each individual’s own unique artistic voice. The art center allows each artist to creatively explore materials to express themselves. The art center also allows each artist to make their own discoveries, either independently or together, and to feel confident in the choices they make.

Children painting circles with watercolors

Nothing gives me greater joy than watching children and adults in my art workshops letting their creativity take off and soar. 

Normally in a workshop, I present an idea for a project we’ll be creating. After that, it’s up to each individual artist where that project will take them. My goal is to limit instruction and guidance to the minimum. Just enough to get everybody going and so no one feels in any way frustrated or too challenged by the project. Then I step back. I’m there if needed or if someone needs help, but other that that, I let the artists go to work! 

All I can say is it’s so amazing to see what each artist brings to the table. Time and again, I’ve been surprised and so inspired myself by what develops from the experience.

The ARTivity Center at Fields of Dreams Farm was created to help us all be more creative. Art and creativity are intrinsically entwined. Creativity needs a bit of inspiration and lots of artistic practice to grow. Creativity in art is boundless and free and allows each individual’s unique spark to shine. And that’s what it’s all about, finding our selves and letting all that we are shine.

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Hear What Others Have to Say

Celeste is a very gifted art teacher who crafts lessons around student's interests and abilities. Using a variety of materials and drawing on literature, nature & the seasons, she leads children in engaging projects that are meaningful to them. She meets each child at his/her skill level and gently encourages. My children have blossomed during their time with her.
~ Suzanne M.(Parent)
I would highly recommend Miss Celeste's art classes and workshops. My 5 year old son did an 8 week process art workshop with Miss Celeste, and he learned new skills and different ways to make art really fun. What he liked about the workshops were all the different types of media he was able to use to produce art. Miss Celeste is so creative! His favorite was tracing a snowflake with a light box !
~ Jessica P.(Parent)
Miss Celeste is a wonderful art instructor. We highly recommend working with her. We've had the pleasure of facilitating her classes and her art workshops. She is well versed in different techniques and has a great style of teaching. She is organized and always comes prepared with unique and creative lessons for students of all ages.
~ Jill M.(Recreation Director)
Thank YOU for the wonderful workshop. We had a blast, and I really appreciate the time and care you and Kelly put into it.
~ Ali S.(Homeschool Parent)
Hannah absolutely LOVES your story time. We couldn't go the last couple of weeks and she kept asking about going to story time. She missed it a lot.
~ Tuyen(Parent)
We really appreciate all the hard work you put into story hour, it certainly shows! Dylan adores you and is always excited to go! You're doing a really important thing for the community by kickstarting a love for literature.
~ Ligeia G.(Parent)
You are really wonderful and I appreciate all your energy and fun you bring the kids.
~ Sheila(Parent)
We really love your multi dimensional approach to story time. As someone who was involved in researching pre-K and head start I can say you are incredible!
~ Susan(Grandmother)
We wanted to take a moment and thank you for the magical and fun hour of Story Time you provide for these kids each week. Your thoughtful selection of topics and crafts deserve praise! Jonah looks forward to Tuesdays every week! Thank you so much!
~ Mariana K.(Parent)
We have missed you so!! Ezra mentions you often and has really missed coming to your art class.
~ Amy L.(Mom)
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