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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
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
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
