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Art in the Park Brings Free Summer Fun for Kids in Hillsboro
Golden Road Arts is excited to return to Hillsboro parks this summer with their popular Art in the Park program. These free summer art events
How Drawing Improves Concentration in Elementary-Aged Kids
Creative activities aren’t just fun—they play a fundamental role in encouraging concentration both at school and at home. Art lessons that inspire creativity give kids
RACC Grant Awarded for Free Summer “Art in the Park” Series
Access to art education is vital for inspiring creativity and confidence in young learners. Golden Road Arts, a non-profit organization, is dedicated to making creativity
Tips for Helping Kids Express Their Emotions Through Art
Art gives children a way to share their feelings, and a safe, structured environment can help them feel more comfortable expressing themselves. Whether through art
Mess-Free Art Projects Parents Will Appreciate
Most parents know that art is important for a child’s creativity and development, but they dread the mess that comes along with it. Mess-free art
Creative Thinking Skills Kids Learn Through Art
Art is a powerful outlet for developing critical and creative thinking in children. Providing young learners with engaging art activities encourages exploration that strengthens their
Art Projects for Elementary Kids That Encourage Storytelling
Words aren’t always necessary for children to share a story. Presenting engaging art lessons for kids is a powerful way to inspire creativity and encourage
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
