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Creative Paper Sculpture Projects for Kids
Paper sculpture is one of the most enjoyable and rewarding forms of art for kids. With every project, young students practice techniques that build spatial

How to Use Online Art Lessons to Engage Kids in a Classroom
For many elementary and middle school kids, creating art in the classroom is the best part of the school day. Art lessons give children the

Art Activities That Help Kids Develop Independent Thinking
Between the vivid colors, the interesting textures and the opportunities to create and explore, children are naturally drawn to art. And they’re doing more than

How Art Introduces Kids to Different Cultures
Children are naturally curious about the world around them, and classroom art activities provide an engaging opportunity to help them explore different people, traditions and

6 Drawing Prompts That Inspire Kids to Create Art
Some young artists struggle when they’re asked to draw whatever they want. For many children, creating art at school is easier with a defined place

Ways to Introduce Kids to Modern Art Movements
Children can learn about a wide variety of art at school, from drawing and painting to basic art history. However, given the focus on realistic

How Art for Kids Supports Reading and Writing Skills
While art and literacy are usually taught as separate subjects, they lean on many of the same skills. When children take part in classroom art

Golden Road Arts Receives Arts & Culture Grant
Golden Road Arts Awarded 2021 Funds By Hillboro Arts & Culture Endowment This year’s Hillsboro Arts & Culture Endowment (HACE) committee awarded 14 arts and culture

Barbara Mason Teaches Art Educators Elementary Printmaking Workshop October 9
Barbara Mason – Arts Educator & Printmaker – Teaches Printmaking Barbara Mason is a lifelong artist and printmaker – an arts advocate and educator and an

Using the Color Wheel to Explain Pigment and Binder
Understanding the role of color is a crucial aspect of creating art at home and in the classroom. As kids learn about color in art

Library on the Loose Summer Events Near Completion Video
Our summer of significance wtih the Hillsboro Library is nearly complete. Golden Road Arts has participated in 18 events with the Hillsboro Library related to

Martin Conley Recognized by Hillsboro Schools at September 22 Event
Martin Conley – Oregon Artist Video Martin Conley is a third-generation Oregonian creating art in many forms — including painting, photography, and wood sculpture. He

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec – Post-Impressionist Painter
Integrating art in the classroom is crucial for children’s overall educational development. By incorporating the works of artists like Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, children can refine

Mary Cassatt – American Impressionist in France
An important reason why kids need art education is the ability to understand the past. Studying the life and works of painters from past eras



