ART from the HEART artfrom_theheart@hotmail.com (805) 966-9078
Ages 6 months to 106 years "young" are invited to DANCE, DREAM, PAINT & PLAY!
Let's dream big, build self-esteem and help people of all ages to discover their unique purpose in life.
Experience creative fun through: drama, music, dance, photography, face painting and American Sign Language.
Sharing is encouraged with stories, costumes, parachute games, puppet play and art projects for each unique theme.
With faith that each life is a precious miracle, the goal of ART from the HEART is to stir up each person's unique gifts through multigenerational classes, parties and special events. We welcome participation from everyone at their own comfort level.
Precious "Layla" often prefers painting on the canvass of her own skin! 
Mark Putnam prepares
heart-shaped food at home.
Dancing is like dreaming with your feet! ~Constanze 
Karen is married to a wonderful electrician, Mark Putnam, who supports all of her creative fun. He helps out for special events and has been known to prepare heart-shaped food for Karen at home!
Mark and Karen continue to share many motorcycle adventures together on the street and in the dirt!
With the birth of son, Anthony, Karen opened and operated a Home Daycare. She also worked with children through theater groups and autism programs. She has coached Special Olympics, and foster parented 5 children in Santa Barbara.
Karen loves to dance and considers it a blessing from the Lord for opportunities of travel to Japan, Mexico and Cuba to dance, mime and clown with children. She currently dances with her son and students at Santa Barbara City College, enjoys time with her daughter Bree.
Karen Putnam now offers classes for children in retirement home settings as well as the
