Art Lab for Kids
Art Lab for Kids is a refreshing source of wonderful ideas for creating fine art with children. This step-by-step book offers 52 fun and creative art projects set into weekly lessons, beginning with drawing, moving through painting and printmaking, and then building to paper collage and mixed media. Each lesson features and relates to the work and style of a contemporary artist and their unique style. The labs can be used as singular projects or to build up to a year of hands-on fine art experiences. Grouped by medium, the labs are set up loosely to build skills upon the previous ones; however, you can begin anywhere. Have fun exploring: drawing by creating a whimsical scene on a handmade crayon scratchboard. painting by using watercolors and salt to create a textured landscape. printmaking by using lemons, celery, mushrooms, and other produce to make colorful prints. paper by creating an expressive self-portrait using pieces of colored tissue paper. mixed media by making insects from patterned contact paper and watercolor pencils. Color photos illustrate how different people using the same lesson will yield different results, exemplifying the way the lesson brings out each artist�s personal style. Art Lab for Kids is the perfect book for creative families, friends, and community groups and works as lesson plans for both experienced and new art teachers. The popular Lab for Kids series features a growing list of books that share hands-on activities and projects on a wide host of topics, including art, astronomy, clay, geology, math, and even how to create your own circus - all authored by established experts in their fields. Each lab contains a complete materials list, clear step-by-step photographs of the process, as well as finished samples. The labs can be used as singular projects or as part of a yearlong curriculum of experiential learning. The activities are open-ended, designed to be explored over and over, often with different results. Geared toward being taught or guided by adults, they are enriching for a range of ages and skill levels. Gain firsthand knowledge on your favorite topic with Lab for Kids.
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Art Lab for Kids is a fun and creative book that provides 52 art projects for children. Each project is set into weekly lessons, starting with drawing, moving on to painting and printmaking, and then exploring paper collage and mixed media. Throughout the book, each lesson is inspired by a contemporary artist and their unique style.
The labs can be used as individual projects or as a year-long curriculum. They are grouped by medium and loosely organized to build skills progressively, but you can start anywhere you like. Let's explore some of the exciting projects:
- Begin by creating a whimsical scene on a handmade crayon scratchboard.
- Experiment with watercolors and salt to create a textured landscape.
- Try printmaking with fruits and vegetables like lemons, celery, and mushrooms for colorful prints.
- Create an expressive self-portrait using colored tissue paper.
- Make insects using patterned contact paper and watercolor pencils.
Color photos in the book showcase how different people using the same lesson can create unique and personal artwork. Whether you're a creative family, a group of friends, or a community organization, Art Lab for Kids is the perfect resource.
The Lab for Kids series offers a wide range of hands-on activities and projects on various topics. The books are authored by experts in their respective fields and provide clear step-by-step instructions and materials lists. The labs can be used individually or as part of a yearlong curriculum of experiential learning.
These open-ended activities can be explored multiple times, producing different results with each attempt. While designed to be taught or guided by adults, they are suitable for a range of ages and skill levels. Dive into your favorite topic with Lab for Kids and gain firsthand knowledge!
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Subject: Electives
Grade: Elementary
Brand: Quarry Books
Publisher Date: 03/08/2015
Author: Susan Schwake
Dimensions: 8.75 x 8.75
UPC: 9781592537655
Ages: 5-10
Pages: 144
