Summer is coming to a close and it's about that time...time to head back to school! If you're a teacher or parent on the lookout for fun creative ideas for the kids this year, you've come to the right spot. Check out this list of art projects from Nana, perfect for an approachable, artistic classroom environment! There's ideas for all ages, sure spark imagination and creativity!
Watercolor Resist Painted Windsock For Kids
A wonderful Watercolor Resist Painted Windsock for Kids is perfect to catch some of the breeze on a windy day. This watercolor resist technique makes the windsock beautiful as well as providing the chance to learn an art technique!
DIY Easy Abstract Art Painting
You have to try this DIY Easy Abstract Heart Painting; the abstract blend of the paint colors is so satisfying and beautiful.
Gather some students and make this a fun group project.
Soft Pastel Techniques to Learn
There are so many ways to use soft pastels to make beautiful drawings. Using techniques such as blending, rolling, cross hatching or even pointillism you and your grands can create a wonderful array of creations!
Scribble Art for Kids
Scribble pictures occupied many an hour for me when I was a kid. After I finished what was in my lunchbox, there was still some time to fill before returning to my classroom. What to do? Simple Scribble Art for Kids! Grab one of your little artists, draw a page of swirling loops and swirls. They can be as simple or complex as you would like to make them.
Tiny Canvas Painting Ideas
Miniatures are so intriguing. Tiny Canvas Painting Ideas are no exception. I mean, who doesn’t love miniatures? This is a great way for a class to show off their individual talent and creativity!
How to Easily Make Recycled Paper at School
Paper making can get to be a habit if you aren’t careful. It is such an intriguing and hands on process. Once you start it is easy to think of many other things to try putting into the paper pulp to get different effects. It is also a wonderful way to recycle old paper.
Stamping & Painting on Handmade Paper with Kids
Once you've made that paper with the kids, it's time to get artsy! Using Acrylic Craft Paints with the stamps and brushes worked perfectly and the unguided time let the kids imaginations run wild!
Easy Beginner Decoupage Ideas
Decoupage involves covering the surface of an object with bits of paper, making it have a completely different look and giving it a finish at the same time. That makes decoupage the ultimate recycling technique.
These Easy Beginner Decoupage Ideas will provide a tutorial on HOW to decoupage as well as ideas for how to use it. Are you ready for some fun?
Discover Aluminum Foil Embossing Art
Aluminum Foil Embossing Art is a fun activity that works well when you want a quick project to do with students with materials that you have on hand. Clear off a spot on the table and send the kids to fetch the supplies. Let’s do this!
How to Draw a Baseball
Take the sphere we learned to draw out to the ballgame- let’s learn How To Draw a Baseball. It will leave you in “stitches”!
Bad pun, I know, but give this a try!! You can learn the skill of drawing. We are drawing spherical objects, like a baseball.
How to Draw an Orange or Clementine
Let’s see how to easily Draw an Orange or Clementine from the 3D sphere shape you learned to draw. There are many objects around you that you can draw starting from a sphere shape. Look around you…what objects around you could be drawn starting with a sphere shape?
Soft Pastel Drawing Ideas for Beginners
Want to watch a video with the step-by-step directions for your easy soft pastel drawing? Here it is! Click the link for some ideas that will get the gears turning in your student's creative minds!
Cool Sharpie and Alcohol Painting on Canvas
Collect up a few materials, some you may have on hand, and invite your students to join you to start the class with the coolest project. Make a Cool Sharpie and Alcohol Painting on Canvas.
Any age grand will enjoy this unusual craft.
Awesome Origami Shirt Father's Day Card
Origami rocks! Just saying. I’ve wanted to do some origami for a while but wanted a fairly simple one to start with. Well this fits the bill. Your kids will love learning how to make this for a special person in their life!
Easy to Make String Sculptures
Easy to Make String Easter Eggs is one of those throw-back crafts to my childhood. But even if it isn't Easter, these creations make awesome sculptures for an art class! I remember blowing up balloons and winding string and being mesmerized by the lacy egg form that remained after popping the balloon. Somehow there was a bit of magic in it all. Your students will love the outcome of this project!
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