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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

Tips for Helping Kids Express Their Emotions Through Art
Art gives children a way to share their feelings, and a safe, structured environment can help them feel more comfortable expressing themselves. Whether through art

Mess-Free Art Projects Parents Will Appreciate
Most parents know that art is important for a child’s creativity and development, but they dread the mess that comes along with it. Mess-free art

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

Creating Tunnel Books
Creating a tunnel book is an engaging art project for the classroom or the home. By combining storytelling with multi-dimensional art, kids learn about depth

Water-Soluble Foil Printing
In this lesson, Barbara Mason demonstrates the foil printing process using water-soluble ink. This guide will help school children understand printmaking with the use of



