Make a Kitchen Surprise Print
Use common kitchen tools to create an entirely uncommon work of art!
Make a Spider Hat!
Here's a craft project that uses household items to create a snazzy spider hat for Halloween or for any creepy crawly occasion.
Build Up for an Edible Structure
Learning how to see the world and then translate it into 3-D can be challenging when in the two dimensional world of paper and pencils or crayons. This activity encourages a child to sculpt in free form with the only rule is they have to build 'up'.
Craft a Japanese Fan!
In Japan, fans are an important symbol used for centuries; they can represent friendship, respect, and good wishes and often show up in art and events. Here's a simple and fun art activity where you can make your own Japanese fan!
Roll-Up Bubble Wrap Candles
Make an occasion more special by using your own homemade candles! In this activity, your child will melt down wax to create her own set of uniquely textured candles that'll be sure to brighten up any room.
Paint Dough
Looking for a funky new way to paint? Try paint dough, a sparkling pasty paint made from just three kitchen ingredients! It's easy, fun, and will add a little enchantment to any art project.
Make Salty Sea Creature Paintings
Make a unique painting while learning about sea life.
Make an Oil Lantern
This project demonstrates how lighter liquids, such as oil, float atop heavier liquids, such as water. An oil lantern is cool any time of the year, regardless of religion, but makes a great craft for Hanukkah, too!
Make a Family Memory Jigsaw Puzzle
Create your own jigsaw puzzle using a blown-up family photo, and reconstruct the image as many times as you like. Here's how kids can make this wonderful and fun gift!
Make Art Like the Ancient Greeks: Black-Figure Vase Painting
Ancient Greek vases were not only utilitarian, they were also visual works of art. Jump into ancient cultures by decorating your own vase in the classic Greek style.
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