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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…
The Benefits of Sculpting for Early Childhood Development
The early years of a child’s life are a time of rapid artistic development. Whether receiving guidance from parents and teachers or watching online art
Explore Mixed Media Art With Kids
Thank you for joining us at Golden Road Arts for another lesson exploring how art can help a child’s development. Today, we’re focusing on the
The Benefits of Finger Painting for Young Children
A child’s early art experiences can inspire a lifetime of creativity. Today, free online art lessons for kids make it easier than ever for parents
Easy Ways to Introduce Art for a New School Year
This upcoming school year is an exciting opportunity to help students with their creative development. As children return to the classroom, introducing art at school
Art Challenges and Prompts to Inspire Creativity
We’re back for another free art lesson from Golden Road Arts, demonstrating why kids need art and how to inspire creativity. Previously, we highlighted the
Guide to Integrating Creative Arts Into Classroom Curriculum
Welcome back to the latest in our informational blog posts focused on providing comprehensive art education for elementary and middle school kids. Recently we presented
10 Art Supplies Every Young Artist Needs
Encouraging creativity in young artists starts with the right tools. Whether it’s household items or professional supplies, most art lessons for kids require specific materials.
