Children love the arty fun that is a big part of Easter celebrations! Here is an activity that is easy to do and can ignite your child’s imagination: Cut out egg shapes using white paper – the ovals can be big and small! Gather Washi tape from your local craft store, which is available in a…
You’ve enjoyed your single-serve coffee; now you can recycle it and watch it grow! This could make a fun, arty project to brighten your child’s window sill. Here’s how: Remove top and coffee grounds Decorate with Washi tape Fill with potting soil Plant a seed The K-Cups have a hole in the bottom for drainage,…
A quizzical tilt of the head, a little smile – yes, your child is looking at a piece of art that uses color, lines and shapes to show people, animals or places differently from how they appear in the real world. Abstract art is also called non-objective art, because you do not typically see specific…
Washi tape – it’s one of the latest arty sensations and offers a fun creative outlet for all ages! This paper tape is Japanese in origin and comes in pretty colors and patterns. It’s often translucent, so you can have fun applying it to dark surfaces as well as light. Washi tape feels more like…
Her artwork (“Sky Light”) graces the Obama’s private residence in the White House. She was the first student to graduate with a B.S. in Fine Arts from Howard University. She was the first African American to have a solo exhibition at the Whitney Museum, and critics raved! A teacher and community arts developer, this lady…
Kids love art, and Valentine’s Day is a fun occasion to encourage your child to make a special creation! Try this arty activity at home in just 3 short steps: 1. Cut out a small heart and glue to paper. 2. Glue toothpicks around the heart. Use colored or plain toothpicks. 3. Add glitter to…
