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Highlights From Pete the Cat Library on the Loose Video
Highlights from the first week of Hillsboro’s “Library on the Loose” summer reading program with Golden Road Arts featured each Tuesday and Thursday throughout July
Library on the Loose Is in Full Swing
Golden Road Art and Hillsboro 2021 Summer Event is Underway!! The Hillsboro Library Summer Reading program promotes and encourages children, youth and adults to read
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
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
