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February 1 NewZine

Getting Started With Macrame
Do you enjoy working with the threaded arts & crafts? Macrame can be used to create almost anything you can think of—bracelets, earrings, necklaces, purses, belts, wall hangings, frames, curtains, dresses, shorts. It's extremely versatile as an art form. This article will help you to understand the basics and get you started. Ashfaq Ishaq, International Child Art Foundation Founder
Ashfaq graciously allowed me to interview him, so I ask what impact he feels ICAF has made since its founding in 1997, 13 years ago. Teach children compassion and allow them to fully express their creativity. It goes a long way to reaping benefits. President Obama's Committee For The Arts And Humanities Pushes For Arts And Creativity
He's promoting this philosophy: To remain competitive in the global economy, America needs to reinvigorate the kind of creativity and innovation that has made this country great. To do so, we must nourish our children's creative skills. In addition to giving our children the science and math skills they need to compete in the new global context, we should also encourage the ability to think creatively that comes from a meaningful arts education. This objective of President Barack Obama is a positive move in the world of the arts and innovative thinking.