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How Art-at-Home Is a Screen-Free Way to Spark Imagination
Do you know the amount of time that kids spend in front of a screen for daily recreation? According to the American Academy of Child
Free Summer Art Events for Kids Return to Hillsboro Parks
During July and August 2025, Golden Road Arts and the Hillsboro Public Library are once again teaming up to bring back the popular Art In
How to Recycle Items for Kids’ Eco-Friendly Art Projects
Part of our mission at Golden Road Arts is to teach children an appreciation for nature as well as to introduce them to the world
4 Tips for Teaching Kids About Color Theory
Did you know it’s possible to teach children as young as elementary schoolers about something as complex as color theory? Golden Road Arts works with
How Teachers Can Use 10-Minute Art Breaks to Boost Focus
While keeping students engaged can be challenging at times, teachers and researchers have found that having short periods of structured downtime (specifically called brain breaks)
How to Make Nature-Inspired Art With Kids This Spring
Spring’s colors and landscapes make it the perfect season for creating nature-inspired art. With the help of high-quality online art lessons for kids, parents and
Famous Artists Who Began Their Creative Journey as Kids
Every artist’s creative journey starts by mastering the fundamentals. Even for the most famous artists, the benefits of creating art as children can be seen
Benefits of Collaborative Art Projects for Kids
Many people think of art as something children do alone, such as working quietly on their own drawing or painting. As an Oregon-based nonprofit offering
How Art Helps Kids Build Observation Skills
When children are engaged in art, each line they draw and brushstroke they make encourages them to slow down, pay attention to details, and see
Easy Mixed Media Art Projects for Kids
Some of the best art is created when unexpected materials are combined in fun and imaginative ways. At Golden Road Arts, we offer a variety
Why Process Art Matters for Young Children
At Golden Road Arts, our free art lessons for kids are designed to spark imagination, encourage experimentation, foster critical thinking and build confidence through creative
Mokuhanga Woodblock Printing Demonstration Part 2
We’re back with part 2 of our mokuhanga woodblock printing demonstration. In part 1, we introduced the tools and materials and got started with the
Mokuhanga Woodblock Printing Demonstration Part 1
Welcome back to another art lesson from Golden Road Arts. In today’s video, Barbara Mason demonstrates the benefits of art for kids with a hands-on
Simple Printmaking Projects for Young Artists
Printmaking is an excellent activity for young artists, as it combines creativity, discovery and hands-on learning. At Golden Road Arts, we provide free printmaking lessons
