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Creating Tunnel Books

Barbara Mason June 9, 2020

Creating a tunnel book is an engaging art project for the classroom or the home. By combining storytelling with multi-dimensional art, kids learn about depth

Supplies on an artist table to be used in the online printmaking art lesson

Water-Soluble Foil Printing

Barbara Mason June 8, 2020

In this lesson, Barbara Mason demonstrates the foil printing process using water-soluble ink. This guide will help school children understand printmaking with the use of

How to Create Art With Lines and Shapes

Barbara Mason June 7, 2020

Artist and printmaker Barbara Mason demonstrates the importance of lines and shapes in art in this simple lesson. Students will learn how lines are used

Scratch-Foam Printing With Water-Soluble Inks

Barbara Mason June 4, 2020

Artist, printmaker and educator, Barbara Mason demonstrates scratch-foam printing as a classroom art activity. The lesson uses water-soluble inks to help children understand how their

Barbara Mason printmaking lesson at OAEA Fall Conference

Easy Printmaking Techniques for the Classroom Part 1

Barbara Mason May 10, 2022

Welcome back for another free art lesson from Golden Road Arts. Last time we were here we talked about easy types of painting for children.

Where Are the Best Places to Get Free Art Lessons for Kids?

Barbara Mason May 3, 2022

Free art lessons help kids of all backgrounds gain access to the creative arts. At our free art events in Oregon, Golden Road Arts has

Painting styles for children in Hillsboro

Easy Types of Painting for Children of All Ages

Barbara Mason April 26, 2022

Welcome back to Golden Road Arts in Hillsboro. Last time we were here, we talked about making collages in the classroom. While painting can be

Making Collages in the Classroom Can Be Fun & Educational

Barbara Mason April 19, 2022

Thanks for joining us again for another free art lesson. Today we’re looking at the subject of collage art. You might like a refresher on

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

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.