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Why Working With Clay and Playdough Inspires Creativity
As anyone familiar with Golden Road Arts’ free art lessons for kids will know, we love getting creative with clay and playdough. Children of all

How Art Literacy Can Improve Your Child’s Homelife
Thank you for joining us once again at Golden Road Arts in Hillsboro to talk about art literacy – and the benefits of creating art at

Fun Free Art Lessons Kids Love for Spring
With spring just around the corner, we know that it’s the perfect time to feature some fun free art lessons for kids. For most kids

Ways You Can Add Art Literacy to Curriculum
Easy access to art lessons for kids is integral to their personal and educational development. From simple instructional guidance to more sophisticated art literacy education,

Yayoi Kusama Inspired Art in the Japanese Contemporary Style
Welcome back to another free art lesson from Golden Road Arts in Hillsboro. Last time we were here, we demonstrated how to make a Thanksgiving

What Are the Different Art Styles Kids Like Most?
As one of the most rewarding creative outlets for children, art has something for everyone. From the joys of scribbling in the early years to

How Art Helps Kids Develop Life Skills
Time and again, creating art has been shown to help kids learn about the world. With an age-appropriate curriculum of elementary and middle school art

Claude Monet – French Impressionist Painter – Part 1
Creating art in the classroom helps kids develop a love for creativity, especially when exploring the works of iconic artists like Claude Monet. Monet’s impressionist

What Are the Different Types of Art Kids Can Create?
Art is a form of expression that enriches all our lives, whether we are creating art ourselves or experiencing a work of art. At Golden

What Are the Different Styles of Painting?
Understanding the different styles of painting is a major factor in a child’s artistic development. Whether they are creating art at home or in the

Why Is Arts and Creative Literacy Important?
For a child to develop as an artist and across all aspects of their education, arts and creative literacy cannot be underestimated. Teaching art in

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



