Boys & Girls Club in Downtown Cincinnati Paint Back to School Accessories

It's only fitting that the debut of the 'Look Who's Painting' feature is all about kids. Thomas and Claire would be proud. Kamara and her seven of her friends at the Boys & Girls Club in downtown Cincinnati are painting during their art hour after school.

Thaddeus Williams, in-house art director, selected bookmarks and magnets as a theme given the start of school. From small animal figurines to sports related shapes, they selected their favorites and got painting.

"The Boys & Girls Clubs are painting as a result of the generosity of our consumers", said Kristin Marshall, Founder of ThomasClaire. "Our consumers send back their un used paints and gently used brushes—we add some pottery and Thaddeus puts them to good use. Our partnership is a win-win for all."

"We are so honored to collaborate with ThomasClaire.com to introduce our Club Members to pottery and continue to foster the appreciation of art in our Club members," said Lawra Baumann, President & CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati provide daily afterschool and summer programming for over 11,000 children between the ages of 6 and 18 at seven locations in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. As the region’s premiere youth development agency, the Boys & Girls Clubs strive to provide a safe, positive and fun environment focused on enrichment activities in arts, education, sports, leadership development, and health, including a free daily hot meal. Club membership is free with a completed application.

"Look Who's Painting" is a look behind the scenes of those painting –and why. Designed to highlight innovative, fun projects that involve ThomasClaire products, it was developed to partner with individuals, corporations and causes as a tool for fund-raisers and philanthropic outreach.

Thomasclaire.net features a wide variety of ceramic bisque items to choose from, as well as paint colors and photos to spark creativity. From toddlers, to tweens to a fun Girls’ Night In’ there are choices for everyone. And, for those who aren’t particularly artistic, Thomas Claire provides designs and ideas to help you create y our own masterpiece. Kit prices range from $35 for mug and coaster sets, to $100 for larger party kits.