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Why Schools Need to Put the “A” Back in Education
If you’re a long-time follower of our Hillsboro-based arts program, you’ll know how much we value the importance of art in the classroom for preschool,
Art Projects for Elementary School Students
Last time we were here, we discussed art projects that were perfect for preschoolers. Today, we are going to discuss art projects that are great
Art Projects That Are Perfect for Preschoolers
Thanks for joining us again for another free lesson demonstrating how to create art at home. If you missed our last three-part series, you can
Final Revisions of a Landscape Painting With Erik Sandgren Part 3
Welcome back to this three-part series featuring one of the artists at Golden Road Arts, Oregon painter Erik Sandgren. In the previous lesson, Erik developed
Developing a Landscape Painting With Erik Sandgren Part 2
Learn how Erik Sandgren develops a painting using the re-ambiguation process. Using techniques like scraping, glazing, redrawing and reshaping, Erik opens up the picture and brings out new ideas…
Charcoal Painting With Erik Sandgren Part 1
Thanks for joining us again for another free art lesson from Golden Road Arts. Last time, Barbara Mason showed the process for making antlers –
How to Make Moose Antlers
Today we’re back for another fun and educational art project for kids. The last time we were here, Barbara Mason showed how to color and
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
