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How to Create Art With Parallel Lines
Parallel lines are the foundation of three-dimensional (3D) art and are crucial in creating optical illusions. Allowing an artist to create shapes, patterns, movement and
How to Create Salt Paintings and Sculpt Playdough
Texture – adding a tactile element to a project – is a meaningful way to enhance art. Fundamentally, kids need art to experience firsthand the different
Making Finger Puppets and Learning About Texture
Part of the fun of creating art at home is turning simple household items into an engaging art project. Kids take a great deal of
How to Draw Faces With Barbara Mason
The best art lessons for kids allow for varying degrees of complexity and creativity. For example, a portrait could be a simple line drawing based
How to Make a Collage
Creating a collage is the perfect art project for at home or in the classroom. The process helps kids engage their imagination and build their
Creating Tunnel Books
Creating a tunnel book is an engaging art project for the classroom or the home. By combining storytelling with multi-dimensional art, kids learn about depth
Water-Soluble Foil Printing
In this lesson, Barbara Mason demonstrates the foil printing process using water-soluble ink. This guide will help school children understand printmaking with the use of
Fun Summer Art Projects for Elementary School Children
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
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
Art in the Park Returns to Hillsboro & Beaverton This Summer
Golden Road Arts, in partnership with the Hillsboro Public Library, is pleased to announce the return of the popular Art in the Park program this
How Parents Can Teach Art Literacy at Home
Thanks for joining us once more for a new free art lesson with Golden Road Arts. Practicing art at home is crucial for a child’s
Tips to Keep Your Kids’ Passion for Art Alive This Summer
Welcome back to Golden Road Arts in Oregon for more tips and techniques to keep your child engaged with art. In the past, we have
Why Working With Clay and Playdough Inspires Creativity
As anyone familiar with Golden Road Arts’ free art lessons for kids will know, we love getting creative with clay and playdough. Children of all
How Art Literacy Can Improve Your Child’s Homelife
Thank you for joining us once again at Golden Road Arts in Hillsboro to talk about art literacy – and the benefits of creating art at
