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Featured Free Art Lessons
We are passionate about providing elementary and middle school students the opportunity to experience all types of art. From using crayons, scissors and glue to painting their masterpieces, we are here to inspire. Through these free online art lessons and art resources, students, teachers and parents alike will be able to learn and nurture their artistic talents.
Art Projects Inspired by Leonardo da Vinci
Barbara Mason
Welcome back to the next in our series of free art lessons for children. If you missed it, our last lesson detailed some of our
Free Easy Summer Art Projects for All Ages
Barbara Mason
Summer is the perfect time for kids to get creative with accessible art projects. At Golden Road Arts, we recently listed some of our favorite
Fun Summer Art Projects for Elementary School Children
Barbara Mason
At Golden Road Arts, we believe kids deserve free access to age-appropriate art lessons. Our recent summer art projects for middle school children offered a
Inspirational Summer Art Projects for Middle School Children
Barbara Mason
Middle school children often thrive when allowed to express themselves through creative outlets. By creating art at home, kids have the opportunity to problem-solve, improve
Fun Free Art Lessons Kids Love for Spring
Barbara Mason
With spring just around the corner, we know that it’s the perfect time to feature some fun free art lessons for kids. For most kids
Yayoi Kusama Inspired Art in the Japanese Contemporary Style
Barbara Mason
Welcome back to another free art lesson from Golden Road Arts in Hillsboro. Last time we were here, we demonstrated how to make a Thanksgiving
Artists at Work
The best way to learn about art is through watching an artist in action. Through this educational, video series, artists share their art and their life-experiences with viewers. The stories they share will inspire, educate and inspire your little ones.
Final Revisions of a Landscape Painting With Erik Sandgren Part 3
Welcome back to this three-part series featuring one of the artists at Golden Road Arts, Oregon painter Erik Sandgren. In the previous lesson, Erik developed
Developing a Landscape Painting With Erik Sandgren Part 2
Learn how Erik Sandgren develops a painting using the re-ambiguation process. Using techniques like scraping, glazing, redrawing and reshaping, Erik opens up the picture and brings out new ideas…
Young Artist Portfolio
Did your student, child or grandchild participate in an in-person art event we hosted? We love to feature young artists. We invite you to peruse these portfolios, featuring the works of young and inspired minds. Your creativity may just be sparked too.
Frida Kahlo & Puppet Making – Week 4 Video
Some of the images from our July 28 event with Library on the Loose with the Hillsboro Library. We’re honored to be included with the library in this meaningful outreach aimed at young readers and providing materials for all student readers. We’re also happy that we see so many repeat children and their families through the weeks. Thank you for
Highlights From Pete the Cat Library on the Loose Video
Highlights from the first week of Hillsboro’s “Library on the Loose” summer reading program with Golden Road Arts featured each Tuesday and Thursday throughout July and August. Book created by Golden Road Arts and Published in Book Creator
Frida Kahlo & Puppet Making – Week 4 Video
Some of the images from our July 28 event with Library on the Loose with the Hillsboro Library. We’re honored to be included with the library in this meaningful outreach aimed at young readers and providing materials for all student readers. We’re also happy that we see so many repeat children and their families through the weeks. Thank you for
Highlights From Pete the Cat Library on the Loose Video
Highlights from the first week of Hillsboro’s “Library on the Loose” summer reading program with Golden Road Arts featured each Tuesday and Thursday throughout July and August. Book created by Golden Road Arts and Published in Book Creator
Bring Your Kids to Our Free Art Events
We are all about free art lessons at Golden Road Arts. These lessons are available online through videos and in-person, sponsored community events. We partner with libraries, school districts and businesses alike, so all children, no matter their economic status can develop their artistic talents and passion for art.
Every Child Needs Art! Golden Road Arts Delivers. You Can Help Too.
Golden Road Arts is a non-profit that makes art fun. Children learn artistic skills, expanding their minds and creativity with our free online art lessons and in-person art events. By partnering with community organizations, businesses and individuals like you, we can do great things. Stay awhile and look around our site…
Free Art Lessons
Whether you are a parent, teacher or student our art lessons are free.
Shop Our Art Gallery
The art featured in our online gallery is available for browsing and purchase.
Support Art for Kids
By spreading the word, making a donation or purchasing art you can help us.
Support Art for Kids
By spreading the word, donating
monetarily or art to sale you can make a difference.
