Utagawa Hiroshige – Japanese Woodblock Printmaking
Barbara Mason
December 21, 2021
A key reason why kids need art for their development is to understand the past. And while woodblock techniques date back hundreds of years, there
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Katsushika Hokusai – Japanese Woodblock Printmaking
Barbara Mason
December 16, 2021
Printmaking is a remarkable style of art for kids of all ages. This craft combines creativity, skill – and the excitement of seeing a design come
Wood Sculpting and Carving Techniques of Martin Conley
Barbara Mason
December 9, 2021
Creating art at home offers endless possibilities to explore different styles, processes and materials. Wood sculpting is one of the fun art styles that children
Edgar Degas – French Impressionist Painter and Sculptor
Barbara Mason
October 15, 2021
Studying art in the classroom helps children express themselves, develop problem-solving abilities and build confidence. And by learning the techniques and styles of artists like
Frida Kahlo & Puppet Making – Week 4 Video
Barbara Mason
October 8, 2021
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
Using the Color Wheel to Explain Pigment and Binder
Barbara Mason
September 25, 2021
Understanding the role of color is a crucial aspect of creating art at home and in the classroom. As kids learn about color in art
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec – Post-Impressionist Painter
Barbara Mason
September 15, 2021
Integrating art in the classroom is crucial for children’s overall educational development. By incorporating the works of artists like Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, children can refine
Utagawa Hiroshige – Japanese Woodblock Printmaking
Barbara Mason
December 21, 2021
A key reason why kids need art for their development is to understand the past. And while woodblock techniques date back hundreds of years, there
Katsushika Hokusai – Japanese Woodblock Printmaking
Barbara Mason
December 16, 2021
Printmaking is a remarkable style of art for kids of all ages. This craft combines creativity, skill – and the excitement of seeing a design come
Wood Sculpting and Carving Techniques of Martin Conley
Barbara Mason
December 9, 2021
Creating art at home offers endless possibilities to explore different styles, processes and materials. Wood sculpting is one of the fun art styles that children
Edgar Degas – French Impressionist Painter and Sculptor
Barbara Mason
October 15, 2021
Studying art in the classroom helps children express themselves, develop problem-solving abilities and build confidence. And by learning the techniques and styles of artists like
Frida Kahlo & Puppet Making – Week 4 Video
Barbara Mason
October 8, 2021
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
Using the Color Wheel to Explain Pigment and Binder
Barbara Mason
September 25, 2021
Understanding the role of color is a crucial aspect of creating art at home and in the classroom. As kids learn about color in art
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec – Post-Impressionist Painter
Barbara Mason
September 15, 2021
Integrating art in the classroom is crucial for children’s overall educational development. By incorporating the works of artists like Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, children can refine
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