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STEM vs. STEAM – What’s the Difference?
At Golden Road Arts in Hillsboro, we have spent years creating and delivering free home and classroom art lessons for preschool, middle school and elementary
Art Projects for Middle School Students
We have covered both art projects for preschoolers and art projects for elementary school students. Our goal was to show you how art can be
Why Schools Need to Put the “A” Back in Education
If you’re a long-time follower of our Hillsboro-based arts program, you’ll know how much we value the importance of art in the classroom for preschool,
Art Projects for Elementary School Students
Last time we were here, we discussed art projects that were perfect for preschoolers. Today, we are going to discuss art projects that are great
Art Projects That Are Perfect for Preschoolers
Thanks for joining us again for another free lesson demonstrating how to create art at home. If you missed our last three-part series, you can
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…
7 Art Projects Kids Can Do at Home With Everyday Materials
Creative art lessons for kids don’t require expensive supplies or high-end materials. With common household items and a bit of imagination, children can participate in
Creative Approaches to Teaching Kids About Portraiture
Learning to create portraits is an important stage in a young artist’s development. With the right classroom art lessons, children can quickly pick up the
How Teachers Can Use Art to Encourage Critical Thinking
Welcome back to Golden Road Arts for more tips on teaching art in the classroom. We have previously looked at some of the benefits of
How to Introduce Different Art Styles to Kids
Making art accessible to children doesn’t need to be a complicated process. Whether in a classroom or at home, children’s art lessons can easily introduce
The Benefits of Doing Art as a Family at Home
Are you looking for ways to connect as a family at home? Art has many benefits for kids, from improving motor skills to developing creativity.
Fun Art Lessons to Entertain Kids in the Winter
Winter days spent indoors are the perfect time for children to learn new art skills and express their creativity. With many free art lessons for
How to Create Raised Salt Paintings With Kids
Raised salt paintings are a favorite art activity for students in the classroom. By combining salt with watercolor paint, children can create eye-catching artwork full
