This lesson is an introduction to charcoal drawing for kids as it is intended to be fairly basic and help get them used to just using charcoals and the feel of them and to know what they are in general. Teaching art at home to your kids is a great idea, whether you are a homeschooler or just looking to incorporate more art into their lives. *this post contains affiliate links* Charcoals … [Read more...]
Pop Art Lesson for Kids – Lichtenstein Mixed Media
In teaching art history lessons to kids, whether it be just to your own children in homeschooling, or to a whole class, one era you can’t leave out is the Pop Art era of the 1960’s. This is when art took a turn and became a more relaxed and fun thing and stopped taking itself quite so seriously. Artists like Warhol and Lichtenstein created unique pieces, unlike any art that had been previously … [Read more...]
Painting With Watercolors and Salt
Most kids have been introduced to watercolor painting at a pretty young age and so they have at least a familiarity with using it. Whether you are teaching art to just your own children in your home, or to a larger group of kids, watercolor is likely a staple as far as your art supplies go. *this post contains affiliate links* There are several reasons why I find it to be such a great … [Read more...]
Perler Beads for Kids Art Class Tips and Tricks
Perler Beads have been around a long time and are a classic kid’s craft. They are fun even for us adults, too, and you may find yourself jumping in and creating along with the kiddos. Using them for teaching kid’s art is a great way to break up doing things with paper and you can utilize them as a lesson in color theory if you want to make it more educational. *this post contains affiliate … [Read more...]
Hot Cocoa Christmas Canvas Painting Tutorial
People love painting canvases near the holidays. I have found teaching this, that this time of the year is when I get the most business and have the best attendance at my classes. There is just something inviting and satisfying about making your own Christmas décor and doing it in a group with friends. *this post contains affiliate links* This painting was designed with the Christmas … [Read more...]