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Highlights From Pete the Cat Library on the Loose Video
Highlights from the first week of Hillsboro’s “Library on the Loose” summer reading program with Golden Road Arts featured each Tuesday and Thursday throughout July

Library on the Loose Is in Full Swing
Golden Road Art and Hillsboro 2021 Summer Event is Underway!! The Hillsboro Library Summer Reading program promotes and encourages children, youth and adults to read

The Unique Watercolor Techniques of Anji Grainger
Anji Grainger is an Oregon-based watercolor artist and instructor. During a 3-day workshop, Anji gave attendees an insight into her creative process and unique watercolor

The Life and Art of Michael Schlicting
Michael Schlicting is a painter based in Neskowin, Oregon. His abstract and multi-layered work is often inspired by his frequent travels, including a teaching stint

Hillsboro 2021 Summer Event Video
Golden Road Arts is creating workshops focused on art from the recommended books with lessons based on art literacy. The Hillsboro Library suggested the following titles

Wassily Kandinsky – Russian Abstract Painter
Art for kids can be both educational and fun, especially when exploring the works of Wassily Kandinsky. By creating art projects inspired by this abstract

Piet Mondrian – Dutch Abstract Painter
A meaningful way to encourage creativity in children is through learning about notable artists from the past. By incorporating the styles of famous artists into

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



