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The Importance of Creative Time for Children
As a parent, you know that children are naturally curious, drawn to everything around them and constantly learning from their environment. Adding free online art
5 Easy Painting Projects Kids Can Do at Home
Giving your children the opportunity to express themselves is a great gift that shapes the person they will become. Doing art projects together at home
Why Every Child Deserves Access to Art Education
Access to quality free online art lessons for kids has the potential to enhance a child’s life and prepare them for future successes. The arts
Creative Ways to Keep Kids Engaged With Art Over the Summer
Most parents recognize the value of teaching their children about art. Whether it’s improving fine motor skills or building self-confidence and creativity, making art offers
How Art-at-Home Is a Screen-Free Way to Spark Imagination
Do you know the amount of time that kids spend in front of a screen for daily recreation? According to the American Academy of Child
Free Summer Art Events for Kids Return to Hillsboro Parks
During July and August 2025, Golden Road Arts and the Hillsboro Public Library are once again teaming up to bring back the popular Art In
How to Recycle Items for Kids’ Eco-Friendly Art Projects
Part of our mission at Golden Road Arts is to teach children an appreciation for nature as well as to introduce them to the world
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
