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Why Working With Clay and Playdough Inspires Creativity
As anyone familiar with Golden Road Arts’ free art lessons for kids will know, we love getting creative with clay and playdough. Children of all
How Art Literacy Can Improve Your Child’s Homelife
Thank you for joining us once again at Golden Road Arts in Hillsboro to talk about art literacy – and the benefits of creating art at
Fun Free Art Lessons Kids Love for Spring
With spring just around the corner, we know that it’s the perfect time to feature some fun free art lessons for kids. For most kids
Ways You Can Add Art Literacy to Curriculum
Easy access to art lessons for kids is integral to their personal and educational development. From simple instructional guidance to more sophisticated art literacy education,
Yayoi Kusama Inspired Art in the Japanese Contemporary Style
Welcome back to another free art lesson from Golden Road Arts in Hillsboro. Last time we were here, we demonstrated how to make a Thanksgiving
What Are the Different Art Styles Kids Like Most?
As one of the most rewarding creative outlets for children, art has something for everyone. From the joys of scribbling in the early years to
How Art Helps Kids Develop Life Skills
Time and again, creating art has been shown to help kids learn about the world. With an age-appropriate curriculum of elementary and middle school art
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
