“You can’t just ask customers what they want and then try to give that to them. By the time you get it built, they’ll want something new.”

~ Steve Jobs One of the most exciting, and potentially rewarding tasks we undertake at Original Works every year, is developing new products. The process typically starts 12-18 months ahead of a final product release, and begins with brainstorming sessions, where no idea is too far fetched. Then, through an ongoing process of discussion and […]

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“Many people, myself among them, feel better at the mere sight of a book.”

~ Jane Smiley I love books. I love to read, love to explore, and love to learn. There is nothing as special as spending quiet moments with your child, reading and sharing these experiences with them. Looking for something fun and creative to do with your family?Why not grab your favorite Original Works tote bag

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“Every child is an artist.”

~ Picasso What a wonderful journey this month has taken us on! Youth Art Month is about to come to a close, and by now I am sure that you have made all sorts of wonderful creations with your family and students. Last week we looked at ways to organize and display these masterpieces in

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“Art doesn’t have to match the couch”

~ Unknown In the past few weeks we have highlighted different aspects of Youth Art Month. We discussed the history and offered a few project ideas to help jump start your creativity. By now you hopefully have a growing stack of artistic creations, and you might be wondering how best to display your artwork. This

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“One does not seek creativity, it finds you.”

~ Picasso In last week’s blog we discussed the history behind March being Youth Art Month. This week we thought we would share some ways in which schools and entire communities celebrate. If you are still looking for ways to incorporate Youth Art Month into your classroom, take a look at some of these creative

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“A true artist is not one who is inspired, but one who inspires others”

~ Salvador Dali This month we celebrate Youth Art Month! Celebrated every March for over fifty years, Youth Art Month (YAM) strives to gain public support of art programs across the country, and stresses the importance of art and art education in the lives of our children. The following are a few of the key

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Teacher of The Quarter – Winter 2013

Amanda Shaw – Our Winter 2013 Teacher of The Quarter Our featured art educator of the quarter is Amanda Shaw from Signal Hill Elementary. We have had the privilege of working with Amanda for several years, and have known her to be a very dedicated art educator. Not one to sit still, Amanda runs our

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“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.”

~Dr. Seuss “I Can Read With My Eyes Shut!” It is interesting what we remember and what we don’t from our childhood. I don’t remember details of my birthday parties, holidays, or details of family vacations; however, I have vivid memories centered on books. I can remember exactly where I was and what piece of

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“A letter is a blessing, a great and all-too-rare privilege that can turn a private moment into an exalted experience.”

“A letter is a blessing, a great and all-too-rare privilege that can turn a private moment into an exalted experience.” ~ Alexandra Stoddard Today we celebrate Send a Card to a Friend Day. It is one of those obscure and wacky holidays that seem to fill the modern calendar, but one that really got me

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“Organization isn’t about perfection; it’s about efficiency, reducing stress and clutter, saving time and money and improving your overall quality of life.”

~Christina Scalise Happy New Year! I love the beginning of a new year. It’s the perfect time to re-evaluate any or all aspects of your life and make new goals both personal and professional. I find that the perfect way to start out a new year is to do what so many others do, and

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