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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.
Exploring the Benefits of Art Therapy for Children
Art therapy offers a versatile and impactful way for children to express their emotions. As many parents and teachers will understand, kids need art to
How Parents Support a Child’s Artistic Development at Home
Creating art at home is a great way for kids to develop a range of vital skills. Simple creative acts can go a long way,
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…
Charcoal Painting With Erik Sandgren Part 1
Thanks for joining us again for another free art lesson from Golden Road Arts. Last time, Barbara Mason showed the process for making antlers –
How to Make Moose Antlers
Today we’re back for another fun and educational art project for kids. The last time we were here, Barbara Mason showed how to color and
