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3 Ways Art Can Improve a Child’s Communication Skills
The communication skills children develop in their early years are essential for self-expression, collaboration and academic achievement. Art is a valuable tool for kids in

How Students Develop Fine Motor Skills Through Painting
Art is clearly associated with creativity, self-expression and imagination, but it’s also an essential part of physical development for young children. As children engage with

Creative Fall Art Projects for Kids
The arrival of fall brings rich colors, beautiful scenery and exciting seasonal activities. Guided by our free online art lessons for kids, young artists can

How Art Can Support a Child’s Emotional Well-Being at Home
Art can be a powerful tool to use in support of a child’s emotional well-being at home. By adding Golden Road Arts’ free art lessons

The Benefits of Sculpting for Early Childhood Development
The early years of a child’s life are a time of rapid artistic development. Whether receiving guidance from parents and teachers or watching online art

Explore Mixed Media Art With Kids
Thank you for joining us at Golden Road Arts for another lesson exploring how art can help a child’s development. Today, we’re focusing on the

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

Frida Kahlo & Puppet Making – Week 4 Video
Some of the images from our July 28 event with Library on the Loose with the Hillsboro Library. We’re honored to be included with the

Golden Road Arts Overrun By Chickens to Celebrate Washington County Open Studios
Golden Road Arts Wood Sculptor and Painter Martin Conley Goes to the Birds To celebrate and promote this year’s Washington County Open Studios Tour, Hillsboro



