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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

4 Tips for Teaching Kids About Color Theory
Did you know it’s possible to teach children as young as elementary schoolers about something as complex as color theory? Golden Road Arts works with

How Teachers Can Use 10-Minute Art Breaks to Boost Focus
While keeping students engaged can be challenging at times, teachers and researchers have found that having short periods of structured downtime (specifically called brain breaks)

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



