Making Art Together

Inspired by the Small Things

Even the smallest scrap becomes inspiration for art-making.

Assorted paper and cardboard found materials

Creative Musical Instruments

Make musical instruments with materials available at home.

Mat board frame with watercolors, paintbrushes, and collage papers

My Imagination Window

Create artwork inspired by the real or imagined views out your window.

Rubbing plate made with keys, two crayons, and paper with textured rubbing

Textural Story Creations

Tell stories using textures found around your home.

What is YOUR Armor?

Create your own wearable art that promotes confidence and kindness.

Leaping into Leaves

Explore the outdoors, collect leaves, and be inspired by nature to make beautiful works of art.

Painting with Found Materials

Explore color-mixing and painting with found objects.

In Celebration of Paint

Explore how the set-up and selection of materials can give children the opportunity to explore paint in a self-directed and manageable way.

tray filled with multi-colored paper scraps

Collage Storytime

How we can continue to explore stories and materials when we aren’t in-person? We share how we developed a multi-sensory, virtual story time that inspires art-making.

Reopening and a Collaborative Collage Mural

The process of re-opening the Art Studio during a pandemic challenged us to look at our project design, space, and materials closely. We share what we changed, and what remains unchanged.