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How Tracing Household Items Can Inspire Creativity in Kids

Barbara Mason April 14, 2022

Welcome back to Golden Road Arts in Hillsboro for another free art lesson. Last time we were here we looked at mixed media painting. You

Textured landscape with grass and flowers by Carolyn Pettitt.

Mixed Media Painting With Carolyn Pettitt

Barbara Mason April 5, 2022

Welcome back to the latest free art lesson from Golden Road Arts. Last time we were here we discussed Japanese fish printing at a school

Art project by Ladd Acres Elementary 4th graders

Bringing Art Into the Classroom With Ladd Acres Elementary

Barbara Mason March 29, 2022

Thanks for joining us today. Last time we were here we discussed Romare Bearden. In this latest video from Golden Road Arts, Barbara Mason discusses

How & Why to Get Kids Started With Sculpting

Barbara Mason March 22, 2022

As a way to encourage creativity, self-expression and motor skill development, sculpting is one of the best types of art for kids. At Golden Road

Romare Bearden art lesson - making a collage

Romare Bearden – American Artist – Part 2

Barbara Mason March 15, 2022

Welcome back to another free online art lesson from the Golden Road Arts studio in Hillsboro. Last time we were here we talked about Romare

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Romare Bearden – American Artist – Part 1

Barbara Mason March 8, 2022

The last free art lesson we shared here was the painter Claude Monet. You can start here to watch that series: Claude Monet – French

Kids art styles from our Hillsboro studio

5 Popular Types of Art for Kids

Barbara Mason March 1, 2022

Thanks for joining us today as we learn about different types of art for kids. Last time we were here, we discussed the painter Claude

Coloring a robot picture for summer art project

Coloring & Decorating a Robot Collage With Free Template

Barbara Mason July 21, 2022

Welcome back to another free art lesson from Golden Road Arts. In the last lesson, Barbara Mason created leaf and flower bookmarks. Today we will

Making Leaf and Flower Bookmarks – Template Included

Barbara Mason July 19, 2022

Thanks for joining us again as we show how to create art at home using simple materials. If you missed the last lesson, you can

Barbara Mason adds kite winder to butterfly kite design.

How to Create Butterfly Kites

Barbara Mason July 14, 2022

Thanks for joining us again for another free art lesson. If you missed our last lesson, Barbara Mason demonstrated how to make paper bag puppets.

Free puppet art lesson from Barbara Mason.

How to Make Paper Bag Puppets

Barbara Mason July 12, 2022

Welcome back to another free art lesson from Golden Road Arts. If you missed our last tutorial, we concluded the three-part series on Solarplate Printmaking

Children enjoying a free art lesson during a live event in Hillsboro

Art in the Park Events Promise to Inspire Creativity in Kids

David Leonnig June 29, 2022

Golden Road Arts has announced the return of Art in the Park in Hillsboro’s public parks, marking the program’s second consecutive year. Taking place throughout

Inking the plates during solarplate printmaking

Solarplate Printmaking Inking and Printing Process Part 3

Barbara Mason June 21, 2022

Thanks for joining us for another free online art lesson from Golden Road Arts. In the last lesson, Barbara Mason completed the second part of

Solarplate printmaking with UV exposure unit

Solarplate Printmaking Preparation and Exposure Part 2

Barbara Mason June 14, 2022

Welcome back to another free art lesson from Barbara Mason of Golden Road Arts. In the last tutorial, we began a new three-part series with

Free Summer Art Events for Children

Join Golden Road Arts this summer for free in-person art events and book readings at Hillsboro parks.

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Every Child Deserves Access to Art Education

We deliver free art lessons to elementary and middle school children online and at in-person events through partnerships with school districts, libraries and community organizations.