Crestar is an art based activity organization catering to children in the 2.5 years and above age groups.
| OUR MISSION AND VISION |
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MISSION
To make children creative thinkers by exposing them to a world of colours without any barriers in their formative years. Crestar aims to be the one stop art studio where 'ideas' are kind and 'curiosity' reigns.
VISION
Crestar to be the driver of instilling ART as an integral part of the curriculum in various schools across our country.
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Vision without action is a mere dream.
– Sudha Murthy
– Sudha Murthy
| WHAT SPARKED OUR INCEPTION |
THE GAPS IN PARENTAL MINDSET
Art treated as an optional extra-curricular activity
'Rote' the only efficient way of learning
Academic end-result oriented teaching approach
THE SOLUTION = 'CRESTAR'
To create a children learning program using ART as a medium with the aim to:
| Focus on the process of learning versus the end-result | Work on cognitive and critical thinking skill sets |
| Inculcate creativity in every aspect of their school learning | Improve sensory skills through physical and multi-material working skills |
Engaging with art is essential to the human experience!
The arts challenge us with different points of view, compel us to empathize with "others", and give us the opportunity to reflect o the human condition.'
- Quoted from the Houston Arts Access Initiative Survey 2019| OUR MILESTONES... |
'Crestar' commences operations
First 100 kids enrolled in Crestar
Crossed 500+ student enrollments
Organized the first annual 'ArtFest' in collaboration with various artists
Crossed 1000+ student enrollments
Commenced Monthly 'Art Workshops' with various artists
Started Social Resp Compaign for fundraising through Art based activities
Opened 'Me Time' Art Studio and Cafe for walk-in concept Art activities
'Crestar Foundation' incorporated as Social venture for promoting Art Therapy
Distributed and coached over 10,000 students throuh 'Art Therapy kits' at varios establishments
| OUR PROGRAMS |
our programs cater to the 2.5 year to 12 year age group; with each program typically lasting 32 weeks. The children are taught in small groups of 10-12 students through a blend of Montessori + play method.
| Curriculum focused on improving fine motor skills through sensorial activities which opens up a world of imagination | LITTLE ANGEL Age 2.5 to 5 years |
| Inculcate creativity in every aspect of their school learning | LITTLE EXPLORER Age 6 to 8 years |
| Inculcate creativity in every aspect of their school learning | BUDDING ARTIST Age 9 to 12 years |
| KEY SKILLS IMPARTED TO CHILDREN |
| Colour Theory | Visual Perception |
| Value Systems via Poetic Expressions | 3-D Sculptural Forms |
| Picture Composition | Figure Drawing |
| Cultural Awareness Festivals | Spatial Awareness |
| Geometric and Maths Patterns | Appreciation of Global Artists and Art forms |
| Object Drawing | Visual Perception |
| SAMPLE TEACHING METHODS |
Our teaching methods ae focussed on exposing children across various levels of the program to as many possible art forms, styles, mediums and materials.
Each activity is mapped to a specific/multiple Skill Goal. Based on each child's proficiecy, activities of various levels of difficulty are given to challenge the child.
Each activity is mapped to a specific/multiple Skill Goal. Based on each child's proficiecy, activities of various levels of difficulty are given to challenge the child.
SKILL GOALS
| Colour Theory | ❯❯❯ |
| VISUAL PERCEPTION | ❯❯❯ |
| GLOBAL ART FORMS | ❯❯❯ |
| FIGURE DRAWINGS | ❯❯❯ |
| 3-D SCULPTURE | ❯❯❯ |
SAMPLE ACTIVITIES
| ❯ | Butterfly Tissue Bleeding, Colour Wheel Umbrella, Grey Scale-Pencil Shading, Tertiary Colours - Landscape. |
| ❯ | String Art - Northern Lights, Marble Art - Don Guyot's style, One point perspective drawing. |
| ❯ | Vincent Van Gogh - Starry Night Cut outs, Freida Kahlo - Culture + face drawing, Banksy style - Street ARt. |
| ❯ | Warli Art - Village Scene, Create your Superhero, Emojis chart - facial expressions. |
| ❯ | Paper Mache - Ajanta caves sculpture, Scream painting - air dry clay moulding, Origami - house. |
| ART TECHNIQUES TAUGHT AT CRESTAR |
| INK DRAWING | COLLAGE MIX - MEDIA |
| COFFEE & CHAI PAINTING | |
| DOODLE ART | |
| BLENDING CHALK PASTEL | |
| CHARCOAL | WATER COLOURS LAYERING |
| STRIPPLING / HATCHING | |
| FRESCO |
| KNIFE PAINTING | COLOUR PENCIL SHADING |
| ACRYLIC CANVAS PAINTING | |
| LINO PRINTING | AND MANY MORE |
| OUR MOST IMPORTANT TEACHING GOALS |
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TO BUILD CONFIDENCE IN CHILDREN IN THEIR FORMATIVE YEARS BY TEACHING THEM TO BE PROUD OF THEIR CREATIONS - IT IS OUR FIRM BELIEF THAT THERE IS NO GOOD OR BAD ART !!
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TO USE ART AS A MEDIUM TO INSTILL LIFE SKILLS IN CHILDFREN WHICH WILL HELP THEM EXCEL IN THEIR REGULAR ACADEMIC SUBJECTS USING CREATIVE THINKING.
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TO HELP CHILDREN USE ART AS A FORM OF THERAPY TO PROCESS EMOTIONS, REDUCE ANXIETY AND IMPROVE THEIR MENTAL HEALTH.
The future belongs to young people with an education and the imagination to create.
– Barack Obama
– Barack Obama
| 'CRESTAR' TODAY |
| Largest Art activities brand in Mumbai catering to the 2.5 to 5 years age group |
| Exceeding monthly target of distributing plus tutoring with over 2000+ art kits to promote 'Mental Health' |
| Educated and influenced over 30,000 children... |
| Advisor for developing in-house Art Curriculum for various schools in Mumbai |
| Unique Intellectual Property (IP) - Art activity curriculum & kits fine-tuned over a decade+ |
| Fostered partnerships with leading art practitioners for Art workshops & Annual Summer camps |
| THE TEAM |
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Shaili Shah - Founder & CEO
Life long educator, Montessori trained and qualified special educator; Shaili studied at Pratts Institute, USA, Casio Rosaico, Rome & SNDT, Mumbai.
Shaili started her career teaching art at Mandarin School and ran an arts activity center, 'Art for Toddlers' in Singapore for 5 years; before finally starting 'Crestar' in Mumbai.
She has trained in various art forms at several workshops held across the globe and has also taught as a visiting teacher at YMM School, Toronto.
Shaili is aided by an efficient team of Assistant Teachers and administration staff in running Crestar.
Crestar has over the years empaneled on board a large team of renowned and emerging artists; proficient in various art forms to hold workshops for kids.
Shaili started her career teaching art at Mandarin School and ran an arts activity center, 'Art for Toddlers' in Singapore for 5 years; before finally starting 'Crestar' in Mumbai.
She has trained in various art forms at several workshops held across the globe and has also taught as a visiting teacher at YMM School, Toronto.
Shaili is aided by an efficient team of Assistant Teachers and administration staff in running Crestar.
Crestar has over the years empaneled on board a large team of renowned and emerging artists; proficient in various art forms to hold workshops for kids.
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PREMASHREE GAJAKOS - ARTIST/TEACHER
B.A. B.Ed and a trained artist with over 3 years of experiencce in teaching. Premashree excels in illustrations, planning and activity design.
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PRACHITI SAWANT - TEACHER
Fashion graduate from L.S.Raheja school of Arts with 6 years of experiencce in designing and teaching. Prachiti manages the process of curriculum planning.
Admin
All children are artists. The problem is how to remain an artist once they grow up.
– Pablo Picasso
– Pablo Picasso
| TESTIMONIALS FROM OUR TRIBE |
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" This is my painting and I love it !! "
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Ira, 8 years
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" Loved the techniques I learnt at Crestar and used them in my school projects. "
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Aayaan, 10 years
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" I love to draw, paint and colour. I have learnt so many new things here. "
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Sophia, 10 years
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" Mixing colours and painting on canvas makes me happy. "
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Alexandra, 10 years
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" I get to learn many new styles of art and it's my comfort zone. "
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Dhanaesha, 7 years
| OUR PRIVATE & SOCIAL WORK PARTNERS |
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| THANKS FOR VISIT |
| Do you have any questions? Please fill the inquiry form |
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Crestar Creativity Center, 35, Tejal Bunglow, Nurgis Dutt Road, Pali Hill, Mumbai 400052
crestarcc@gmail.com | 9819404101 |
crestarcc@gmail.com | 9819404101 |