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The 4 Key Stages in Children’s Artistic Development
Children’s artistic development can be expected to go through some predictable stages when they are exposed to art from a young age. By introducing kids

Utagawa Hiroshige – Japanese Woodblock Printmaking
A key reason why kids need art for their development is to understand the past. And while woodblock techniques date back hundreds of years, there

Katsushika Hokusai – Japanese Woodblock Printmaking
Printmaking is a remarkable style of art for kids of all ages. This craft combines creativity, skill – and the excitement of seeing a design come

Wood Sculpting and Carving Techniques of Martin Conley
Creating art at home offers endless possibilities to explore different styles, processes and materials. Wood sculpting is one of the fun art styles that children

Edgar Degas – French Impressionist Painter and Sculptor
Studying art in the classroom helps children express themselves, develop problem-solving abilities and build confidence. And by learning the techniques and styles of artists like

Frida Kahlo & Puppet Making – Week 4 Video
Some of the images from our July 28 event with Library on the Loose with the Hillsboro Library. We’re honored to be included with the

Golden Road Arts Overrun By Chickens to Celebrate Washington County Open Studios
Golden Road Arts Wood Sculptor and Painter Martin Conley Goes to the Birds To celebrate and promote this year’s Washington County Open Studios Tour, Hillsboro

How to Make a Vibrant Thanksgiving Turkey Centerpiece
Thanks for joining us again for another free lesson from Golden Road Arts, showcasing how kids can create art at home with simple art supplies

How to Make Playdough With Items From the Kitchen
Generations of kids have used playdough as a fun, educational material for creating art at home. As a versatile and reusable material, this soft modeling

Easy Free Art Lessons for Kids
From creativity and problem-solving to relaxation and self-esteem, the benefits of art are endless. Access to free art lessons for kids is an important part

Coloring Can Be Fun for Kids of All Ages
Coloring is one of the easiest, most accessible ways to create art at home. Using simple art supplies and DIY materials, children can let their

Using Mixed Media Art Lessons to Engage Students
Thanks for joining us for another of our free art lessons for kids. Today we are discussing ways to use mixed media art to develop

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



