Art Education

“The creative is the place where no one else has ever been. You have to leave the city of your comfort and go into the wilderness of your intuition. What you’ll discover will be wonderful. What you’ll discover is yourself.” — Alan Alda A version of this post was originally shared at Kiwi Crate. […]

Are you looking for Valentine Crafts for Kids? This project takes a bit of time, but the results are treasures that will last a lifetime.

Have you ever made a stamp from a cosmetic wedge? A few weeks ago I shared this art tip about how you can salvage paper scraps that are left behind on the art table, and I invited you to let me know here and on Facebook if this was a series worth exploring. Enough of you said “yes,” that […]

No-fail step by step instructions for making a simple box loom weaving with kids or beginner adults. Grab a box, yarn, scissors, and needle to get started!

These letter writing centers will inspire you to build one of your own. Clear a table, set up some cards and writing tools, and you're in business!

Dead simple. How to make your own (easy) diy light table for curious and creative kids.

“Letter writing is the only device for combining solitude with good company.” – Lord Byron Do you make time to hand-write letters? I have piles of stationary that I used to adore writing on, but now these delightful pieces of artful ephemera seem to collect a whole lot of dust since everything has become digital. […]

Is your furniture constantly moving around your house, or are you the kind of person who finds the right place for something and it rarely moves? Me, I’m a mover. My furniture may as well have wheels underneath it thanks to all moving it does. And now I have one more excuse to rearrange my […]

This fun rubber cement watercolor resist technique can be accomplished with just a few supplies, and it's perfect for sketchbooks or art journaling.

Dead simple. How to make your own (easy) diy light table for curious and creative kids.

Making paper teaches children how one of our most ubiquitous materials -- PAPER -- is made, and it's also a fun sensory project for kids of all ages.

40 easy, homemade cards that kids can actually make themselves, including homemade thank you, all-occasion, holiday, and birthday cards.

I'm always happy to land of fun art games that entertain my children and help their brains develop. Drawing with art dice develops creative thinking skills and helps children think about composition, line, color, and shape as they learn about the elements of art in a playful manner.

This is a useful and entertaining technique for turning photocopies into transparent images, which you can then layer into collage art. It’s been ages since I’ve done this, and I’m excited to share it with you as part of the TinkerSketch Challenge that’s happening this month. If you don’t know about it, I’d encourage you to check […]

What are your tried and true strategies for cleaning up art messes with your child? I presented this question to some friends and the smart crowd on my Facebook page, and they came back with a variety of ideas. Some of these are my own favorites, and a few are new-to-me. My hope is that […]

Who wouldn’t love a good experiment that combines mixing flour + watercolor paint, and zapping it into puffy magic in the microwave? When I saw this inspiring post by Rashmie at Mommy Labs, who in turn was inspired by Tammy over at Housing in a Forest, I knew it was something that my 3.5 year old […]