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Easy Printmaking Techniques for the Classroom Part 1
Welcome back for another free art lesson from Golden Road Arts. Last time we were here we talked about easy types of painting for children.

Where Are the Best Places to Get Free Art Lessons for Kids?
Free art lessons help kids of all backgrounds gain access to the creative arts. At our free art events in Oregon, Golden Road Arts has

Easy Types of Painting for Children of All Ages
Welcome back to Golden Road Arts in Hillsboro. Last time we were here, we talked about making collages in the classroom. While painting can be

Making Collages in the Classroom Can Be Fun & Educational
Thanks for joining us again for another free art lesson. Today we’re looking at the subject of collage art. You might like a refresher on

How Tracing Household Items Can Inspire Creativity in Kids
Welcome back to Golden Road Arts in Hillsboro for another free art lesson. Last time we were here we looked at mixed media painting. You

Mixed Media Painting With Carolyn Pettitt
Welcome back to the latest free art lesson from Golden Road Arts. Last time we were here we discussed Japanese fish printing at a school

Bringing Art Into the Classroom With Ladd Acres Elementary
Thanks for joining us today. Last time we were here we discussed Romare Bearden. In this latest video from Golden Road Arts, Barbara Mason discusses

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



