"Wanda has been working with the kids at Tiny Tots for the past 4 years. The kids love her creative and colourful projects. Each week they eagerly anticipate a new project that they get to create. As a parent, it amazes me how she has 3 year old children starting out with a block of FIMO and coming out with wonderful creations each week. Her creativity, enthusiasm and patience are a huge asset to our programs. The kids love her, love the projects, we have participants that take it for three years straight and never get bored." "Wanda’s Creative Clay is a fabulous program that is eagerly anticipated by both campers and staff alike. It is a fun, interactive, hands-on program. Wanda is wonderful, patient and very creative and she transfers her enthusiasm to all the campers. “Terrific”, “cool”, “great” and “dynamite” are just some of the words the campers use to describe Wanda and her program. Our summer would not be complete without a few visits from Wanda."
Dear Wanda, I wanted to write you a note to say thank you for introducing us to Fimo. I would never think that a little mound of modeling clay could transform into such works of art. Above all though, is your unbelievable patience and creative talent in teaching the kids to roll, mold and decorate for themselves. You have an amazing gift. Sincerely, Risa This letter of reference is about my incredibly talented sister Wanda. I just need to say that Wanda has been working with my daughter for over 10 years with clay. Angela could be a teacher herself from the art that her Auntie has taught to her. Angela has always enjoyed all of the interesting ideas and exciting colours. Together they have created everything from a clay teddy bear to a clay model of Martin Luther King. The patience and love that Wanda shows, not only to the children, but the parents and adults as well, is unforgettable. She will leave your party or function and the kids will still be talking and admiring their creations. I can hardly wait for my 2 year old son to start his "creative creations with Wanda". Donna "Wanda has been working with students from our school for 11 years. The children love her and the creative and exciting projects she invents each week. Not only is every week a new activity, but she teaches the students fine motor control and new and different ways to work with FIMO. Her classes are requested so much that there is always a waiting list to get in. She truly loves what she does and is an asset to our lunch programs." Michele and Jodi
Dear Wanda, I just wanted to thank you again for the phenomenal job that you did at my son Ty's 6th birthday party. Ty was insistent on having you come again after the incredible response that we got last year. You have really made his last two birthdays very special. Over the past two years at our Community Centre, you have inspired my son's creativity, have continued to improve his fine motor skills and have shown a genuine love of all of the children in your classes. It continues to amaze me that in spite of the fact that my son has been enrolled in the last six consecutive sessions with you, you have never repeated a project. Your creativity is amazing. I look forward to enrolling my daughter in your classes next year. You are truly special. Sincerely, Amy "Wanda and her Creative Clay Program are a favorite with everyone at our school’s annual 8-week Winter Extra Curricular Program! We (the program coordinators) love Wanda because she has been creative, reliable, and a pleasure to deal with for the past four years. The parents love Wanda because their kids come home every week with a huge smile on their face and a wonderful project to cherish for years. The children absolutely love Wanda because she is so warm and caring - it comes through in every class. Wanda has a unique talent for teaching with clear, step by step instructions on how to make wonderfully intricate clay miniatures, so that the children have fun and gain self-confidence at the same time!" Aviva & Itka Dear Wanda, Thank you so much for all that you did to help us celebrate Marley’s 6th birthday. It was wonderful and all the kids had a super time, especially Marley. Best of all, they got to take home a great fimo clown which was a result of their own creative work. Your step by step walk through the entire project was excellent and everyone felt capable and successful as a result. I must tell you that working with you was a real pleasure. You made me feel that you were honoured to be helping celebrate my daughter’s birthday. As you stated so warmly, “you only turn 6 once!” All our consultations before the party to discuss the details were effortless. You spent a lot of time and effort discussing with me potential projects and emailing me different pictures. You made me feel confident that with you there the party would run smoothly and it sure did; even tho we had approximately 30 six year olds and a few siblings. As well, you were tremendously helpful in setting up and disassembling tables, a real help and certainly not your responsibility. Finally, you took such care in helping the children, but at the same time allowing them to do their own work. It is a fine balance that you have truly perfected. It is evidenced in your weekly classes as well. Your concern over the baking of each individual piece of fimo shows yet again, your true devotion to these children and the treasures they create. We, especially Marley, want to thank you so much for facilitating such an incredible birthday party. The success was fully due to you and your enthusiastic and wonderful way with kids. Yours very truly, Elana "Wanda has worked with all of the primary classes in our school. She comes prepared with a sample to share with the students. Within a short period of time, she was able to help children create a unique art piece from clay. Wanda has a wide range of activities for different grade levels and occasions (i.e. Mother’s Day and Father’s day). The children enjoyed being involved in the hands-on clay activity. We look forward to her visiting our school again." Melisa |