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Best Christmas-Themed Art Projects Kids Will Love
From Santa and his elves to snowmen and reindeer, the magic of Christmas is rich with creative opportunities. At Golden Road Arts we love creating
Tips & Tricks for Inspiring Your Kids to Love Art
Thanks for joining us once again for more fun art lessons at home and in the classroom. In our previous lesson, we detailed some of
Fun Thanksgiving Art Projects for Kids of All Ages
Welcome back to Golden Road Arts for another of our free lessons on creating art at home. And if you missed our recent post featuring
Creating Andy Goldsworthy Inspired Environmental Art
Welcome back to Golden Road Arts for another of our free art lessons for children. If you missed our last lesson, we heard from Portland
Tony Furtado – Portland Artist, Musician and Sculptor
Thank you for joining us once more in our series of free art lessons from Golden Road Arts. In our last post, we discussed why
Why Students Need Art Enrichment Activities
Art enrichment activities are designed to enhance art appreciation and understanding, as well as the practice of art. As a complement to traditional art lessons
Abstract Inspirations – How Artists Draw on the Masters
Abstract art is an exciting and vibrant style of art rich with creativity and emotion. From the shapes and colors of the Russian abstract painter
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
Wood Sculpting and Carving Techniques of Martin Conley
Creating art at home offers endless possibilities to explore different styles, processes and materials. Wood sculpting is one of the fun art styles that children
Edgar Degas – French Impressionist Painter and Sculptor
Studying art in the classroom helps children express themselves, develop problem-solving abilities and build confidence. And by learning the techniques and styles of artists like
