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Fun Thanksgiving Art Projects for Kids of All Ages
Welcome back to Golden Road Arts for another of our free lessons on creating art at home. And if you missed our recent post featuring
Creating Andy Goldsworthy Inspired Environmental Art
Welcome back to Golden Road Arts for another of our free art lessons for children. If you missed our last lesson, we heard from Portland
Tony Furtado – Portland Artist, Musician and Sculptor
Thank you for joining us once more in our series of free art lessons from Golden Road Arts. In our last post, we discussed why
Why Students Need Art Enrichment Activities
Art enrichment activities are designed to enhance art appreciation and understanding, as well as the practice of art. As a complement to traditional art lessons
Abstract Inspirations – How Artists Draw on the Masters
Abstract art is an exciting and vibrant style of art rich with creativity and emotion. From the shapes and colors of the Russian abstract painter
The Influence That Impressionist Art Has Today
Since its beginnings over 150 years ago, Impressionism remains a highly influential and popular style of painting. Artists like French Impressionist painter Claude Monet continue
Tips for Combining Art Literacy & Art in the Classroom
Combining art literacy and practical art lessons in the classroom enhances a child’s creative and analytical development. With a multidisciplinary approach to learning, children will
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
How to Create Art With Lines and Shapes
Artist and printmaker Barbara Mason demonstrates the importance of lines and shapes in art in this simple lesson. Students will learn how lines are used
Scratch-Foam Printing With Water-Soluble Inks
Artist, printmaker and educator, Barbara Mason demonstrates scratch-foam printing as a classroom art activity. The lesson uses water-soluble inks to help children understand how their
