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Why Process Art Matters for Young Children
At Golden Road Arts, our free art lessons for kids are designed to spark imagination, encourage experimentation, foster critical thinking and build confidence through creative
Mokuhanga Woodblock Printing Demonstration Part 2
We’re back with part 2 of our mokuhanga woodblock printing demonstration. In part 1, we introduced the tools and materials and got started with the
Mokuhanga Woodblock Printing Demonstration Part 1
Welcome back to another art lesson from Golden Road Arts. In today’s video, Barbara Mason demonstrates the benefits of art for kids with a hands-on
Simple Printmaking Projects for Young Artists
Printmaking is an excellent activity for young artists, as it combines creativity, discovery and hands-on learning. At Golden Road Arts, we provide free printmaking lessons
Art in the Park Brings Free Summer Fun for Kids in Hillsboro
Golden Road Arts is excited to return to Hillsboro parks this summer with their popular Art in the Park program. These free summer art events
How Drawing Improves Concentration in Elementary-Aged Kids
Creative activities aren’t just fun—they play a fundamental role in encouraging concentration both at school and at home. Art lessons that inspire creativity give kids
RACC Grant Awarded for Free Summer “Art in the Park” Series
Access to art education is vital for inspiring creativity and confidence in young learners. Golden Road Arts, a non-profit organization, is dedicated to making creativity
Using Negative Space and Making Bookmarks
Have you ever noticed how art can create a strong sense of movement with repeating patterns and shapes? The use of lines, shapes, space and
Learn Primary and Secondary Colors
Learning about colors is an integral part of a child’s development. When young kids create art at home they are introduced to primary and secondary
How to Create Art With Parallel Lines
Parallel lines are the foundation of three-dimensional (3D) art and are crucial in creating optical illusions. Allowing an artist to create shapes, patterns, movement and
How to Create Salt Paintings and Sculpt Playdough
Texture – adding a tactile element to a project – is a meaningful way to enhance art. Fundamentally, kids need art to experience firsthand the different
Making Finger Puppets and Learning About Texture
Part of the fun of creating art at home is turning simple household items into an engaging art project. Kids take a great deal of
How to Draw Faces With Barbara Mason
The best art lessons for kids allow for varying degrees of complexity and creativity. For example, a portrait could be a simple line drawing based
How to Make a Collage
Creating a collage is the perfect art project for at home or in the classroom. The process helps kids engage their imagination and build their
