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Take advantage of the fact that ink and water don't mix and introduce your kid to suminagashi, a Japanese form of art.

Explore geometry, patterns, and history by creating pretty decorative Islamic tile art.

Teach your child about the art of ancient Australia by creating your own handprint art just like Aboriginal artists did thousands of years ago.

Help your high school revive some Renaissance history with art by making a silverpoint sketch. In this activity, make your own stylus and special paper.

With a handful of craft supplies, your fourth grader can capture some of the artistic magic of the ancient Maya.

On Martin Luther King Day, help your third grader create an original "scratch art" card to thank a person who has made a difference in his life.

Ancient Greek vases were not only utilitarian, they were also works of art. Jump into ancient cultures by decorating your own vase in classic Greek style.

Teach your child about Chinese New Year by creating a dragon float inspired by the brilliant traditional ones seen in Chinese new year parades.

Introduce your kid to abstract art with this painting activity. It's the perfect way to engage a kinesthetic learner and spark an interest in art history!

Learn about the beautiful Indian art of Madhubani painting with this fun and creative project.

Learn more about the fascinating folk art of Pennsylvania Dutch hex signs with this easy craft.

Learn about the ancient art of Japanese calligraphy with this New Year's activity about kakizome.

Your child can make her own Mexican tin art mirror with cardboard, a mirror, and an aluminum pan.

Make an initiation shield like the ones from the Kikuyu tribe in Africa for an art project.

Help your fifth grader create an art card that celebrates the enduring values of Passover.

Kick off the spookiest time of the year with an art project inspired by the ancient Egyptian process of mummification.

What could be more fun than doing sidewalk art? How about making your own colored sidewalk chalk!

This simple art project will help your child think of nice words to say that come from the heart.

Retablos are a kind of Latin American folk art that blend personal and spiritual themes. Have your child create her own version of retablo artwork.

Celebrate African heritage by making an African flag banner. This fun, culturally-inspired art project is perfect for Black History Month.

To pay tribute to the ancient Mexican art of mosaics, your child can craft a colorful mosaic using old magazines, a paper plate and lots of imagination.

Play Exquisite Corpse with your high schooler to give her a taste of French Surrealism while working collaboratively to create unique and funky pieces of art!

Encourage your child to make a Chinese scroll painting as part of his world history or art studies, or just to pass the time on a weekend.

The words of great thinkers throughout the ages have changed the course of history. Have your kid find an inspiring quote and create a work of art around it.

Get your creative kid into tasseography! The ancient art of reading tea leaves gets a modern update in this simplified version for youthful fortune tellers!

Whether you're teaching your kid about this important cultural art form or simply looking for a fun project, sandpainting is a fun activity you'll both enjoy.

Shadow puppets are a traditional form of folk art that originated in ancient China. Help your child create his own puppet and put on a show!

Inspire young anthropologists with this 5th grade art project: make patterned pottery in the Anasazi style! All you need are a paper plate and markers to start.

Combine art, history and food with this unique project! Your child will make her own butters, and learn a little about Colonial history at the same time

Has your child ever told you he wants to travel the world and meet new people? Why not keep track of his future travel plans with some fun footprint art.