Skill Level: 4 Time Frame: 1 hour and up Goals: To create patterns and designs on wearable artwork! Materials: Sharpie and paper for preliminary designs and ideas. Books with design inspirations – Celtic, mandalas, etc Clorox Bleach Pens for WHITE fabric Cotton colored t-shirts, handkerchiefs, knit hats, or squares of fabric that the kids can [...]

“Spring Moon” by Laura Statham, example in progress to show pencil lines. This project idea is from Arts For Life Volunteer, Laura Statham Level: 2 – 3 Time Frame: 1 – 2 hours Goals: To use an artist’s artwork for inspiration for a student’s own design. To experiment with new materials by using wood as [...]

Time Frame: 1 – 2 hours Goals To encourage imagination through creating a fun and safe place students can escape to in their minds. To experiment with collage materials and discover the depth they can add to a piece of art. Materials Maps Collage Materials: magazines, scrap booking paper, letters, words, stamps, stickers, cardstock, etc. [...]

By Betsey McLawhorn This is an excellent project for both younger students and teenagers.  It encourages creativity and imagination with spontaneous storytelling.  It is a great game to travel with, and perfect for waiting rooms and doctors visits. Goals To create a fun and imaginative game using basic art supplies. To encourage creativity and imagination [...]

This project is great for spring and fall, when the leaves and flowers first come out, and then right before they start changing color. It provides a great opportunity to talk about the season change as well. The finished prints can be used as soap dishes, saucers, or turned into wall hooks. Materials Low-fire clay [...]