
Paint Lab for Kids
Stephanie Corfee
(Author)Description
Paint Lab for Kids is an inspiring collection of 52 fresh, kid-friendly projects for nurturing an artistic spirit and a love of art through working and playing with paint.
Popular artist and author Stephanie Corfee offers an exciting resource of easy-to-follow instructions supported throughout with step-by-step, full-color photographs for projects that teach techniques, stimulate new ideas, explore color, combine materialsin interesting ways, and encourage self-expression. Each project sequence includes a complete materials list, a finished sample, and the inspiring work of a noted artist.
Have fun exploring:
- painting techniques by making folded paper insect monoprints.
- your imagination with a marbled paper galaxy painting.
- color with pencil eraser pointillism.
- mixed media art by embellishing a family photo mounted on canvas.
This book is perfect for anyone who teaches or leads hands-on art experiences: creative, DIY-inspired parents, families, friends, homeschoolers, scouting, community, and youth group leaders.
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.
Product Details
Publisher | Quarry Books |
Publish Date | December 01, 2015 |
Pages | 144 |
Language | English |
Type | |
EAN/UPC | 9781631590788 |
Dimensions | 8.4 X 8.4 X 0.5 inches | 0.9 pounds |
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Reviews
"It is a visual gem filled with lots of great painting ideas"--ofamily learning together blog
"What fantastic assignments--all paired with inspiring art from contemporary artists. What a treat!" --Lilla Rogers, owner of artist agency Lilla Rogers Studio and author of "I Just Like to Make Things"
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