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Best Christmas-Themed Art Projects Kids Will Love
From Santa and his elves to snowmen and reindeer, the magic of Christmas is rich with creative opportunities. At Golden Road Arts we love creating
Tips & Tricks for Inspiring Your Kids to Love Art
Thanks for joining us once again for more fun art lessons at home and in the classroom. In our previous lesson, we detailed some of
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
Ways to Introduce Kids to Modern Art Movements
Children can learn about a wide variety of art at school, from drawing and painting to basic art history. However, given the focus on realistic
How Art for Kids Supports Reading and Writing Skills
While art and literacy are usually taught as separate subjects, they lean on many of the same skills. When children take part in classroom art
Benefits of Collaborative Art Projects for Kids
Many people think of art as something children do alone, such as working quietly on their own drawing or painting. As an Oregon-based nonprofit offering
How Art Helps Kids Build Observation Skills
When children are engaged in art, each line they draw and brushstroke they make encourages them to slow down, pay attention to details, and see
Easy Mixed Media Art Projects for Kids
Some of the best art is created when unexpected materials are combined in fun and imaginative ways. At Golden Road Arts, we offer a variety
Why Process Art Matters for Young Children
At Golden Road Arts, our free art lessons for kids are designed to spark imagination, encourage experimentation, foster critical thinking and build confidence through creative
Mokuhanga Woodblock Printing Demonstration Part 2
We’re back with part 2 of our mokuhanga woodblock printing demonstration. In part 1, we introduced the tools and materials and got started with the
