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Creative Ways to Engage Your Middle School Child in Art
By the time children reach middle school, they will have developed more precise fine motor skills, acquired indispensable artistic techniques, as well as gained some
Adapting Children’s Art Education for Diverse Learners
Welcome back to another art literacy lesson for the classroom. In the last lesson we looked at ways for kids to create art from nature.
Tips for Teaching Young Kids to Paint
Introducing young children to painting helps stimulate a lifelong appreciation for the arts. Whether it’s improving motor skills or building self-confidence, kids need art for
Ways for Kids to Create Art From Nature
The colors, shapes and textures of the natural world are the perfect inspiration for an art project. While kids love creating art at home, experiencing
Easy Spring Art Projects for Preschoolers
Spring is an incredible time for preschoolers to start new art projects inspired by the vibrant colors of the season. If you’ve tried our online
5 Strategies for Teaching Art in the Classroom
Art education is essential to a child’s development, enhancing creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving and motor skills. When educators teach art in the classroom students can
Creative Art Projects for Kids With Disabilities
Art is a chance for kids to express themselves and have fun with creativity. At Golden Road Arts we work to create inclusive free art
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
Easy Art Projects With Crayons, Markers, Tape and Paper
Encouraging resourcefulness is one of the reasons why kids need art from a young age. If you have access to some household art materials, the
Water-Based Paint Projects with Barbara and Artey
Creating art at home doesn’t need to be complicated. With some simple materials and a creative approach, kids can work on art projects covering many
