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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…
Importance of Free Art Education for Underprivileged Kids
Supporting art education for kids makes an essential investment in their futures. For children from underprivileged backgrounds, access to art resources has long been a
5 Creative Group Art Activities That Teach Teamwork
Many people think of art as a solo task, but classroom art activities can be important tools for teaching teamwork. Group art projects help students
3 Ways Art Can Improve a Child’s Communication Skills
The communication skills children develop in their early years are essential for self-expression, collaboration and academic achievement. Art is a valuable tool for kids in
How Students Develop Fine Motor Skills Through Painting
Art is clearly associated with creativity, self-expression and imagination, but it’s also an essential part of physical development for young children. As children engage with
Creative Fall Art Projects for Kids
The arrival of fall brings rich colors, beautiful scenery and exciting seasonal activities. Guided by our free online art lessons for kids, young artists can
How Art Can Support a Child’s Emotional Well-Being at Home
Art can be a powerful tool to use in support of a child’s emotional well-being at home. By adding Golden Road Arts’ free art lessons
