Dripped watercolor paint creating pools of color
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Making Art Together

The Art Studio facilitates creative projects for all ages. Join us as we share materials, ideas, and reflections.

A young guest explores glue and its sticky qualities.
Author/illustrator Lucy Cousins painting a mural with black paint on a white wall.
Drawing Painting

Lucy Cousins Painted in Our Studio!

Read about picture book creator Lucy Cousins’ visit to the studio and creation of a collaborative installation.
A colorful, layered monotype print.
Painting Printmaking Theory and Resources

Monotype Printmaking with Kids

Explore printmaking with children using the monotype technique.
A fan of colorful handmade papers with flecks of fibers and paper scraps showing inside.
Nature Theory and Resources

How to Make Paper

Create paper with children using papermaking supplies and natural materials.
A handful of colorful ballpoint pens.
Drawing Theory and Resources

Colorful Pens Inspire Children's Stories

Read about why we use pens in the Art Studio and how they can be used to jump-start storytelling.
A river, bridge, and clock tower sculpture constructed out of paper, recycled materials, and glue.
Sculpture

Make a Trash-to-Treasure Town

Create your own buildings and landmarks using recycled materials and adhesives.
A building façade made with cardboard and drawing tools.
At Home Art Studio Sculpture

Under Construction

Take a look at the found material buildings that have been built over the past weeks!
A collection of colorful, cut & torn tissue paper scraps.
Collage Theory and Resources

Helping Children Problem-Solve

Read about how Art Studio educators help guests work through challenges.
Baskets of colorful embroidery thread on white paper bobbins.
Sculpture Theory and Resources

Institute for Educators 2012

Read about a workshop where educators explored artmaking with paper and thread.
Four rubbing plates made from natural materials including grass, leaves, and grains.
Nature Theory and Resources

How to Make Rubbing Plates with Natural Materials

Create your own tools for adding texture to paper using natural objects.
Two inkblot creatures painted with mirror image printmaking using liquid watercolor and drawing tools.
Painting Printmaking Theory and Resources

Inkblot Creatures

Explore mirror-image printmaking with liquid watercolor and droppers.
A small hand gently placing flowers onto a light table.
Collage Infants and Toddlers Nature Theory and Resources

Toddler Art Activity: Leaf and Flower Collages

Create natural material collages with toddlers using contact paper and found materials.
Author/illustrator Tracey C. Pearson smiling as two children talk about the artwork they are making.
Nature Sculpture

Visiting Artist, Tracey Campbell Pearson

Create your own bug mobile inspired by the new picture book, Bob.