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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
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)
