The cloverleaf is often seen as a symbol of luck and good fortune in many cultures, but in Chinese tradition, the Cloverleaf Knot (酢漿草結) holds a special meaning all its own. Beyond its association with luck, this knot has been used for centuries in China to represent unity and connection. The Cloverleaf Knot is a…
This Calder fish mobile lesson has become a bit of a staple around here as there’s more to it than meets the eye. While we aren’t crafting a “true” mobile with every piece dancing around, this project is a great first step into some other big ideas.Ever heard of kinetic art? This project gives kids…
Do you ever have questions that you’re too scared to ask? Maybe you think they’re too silly or trivial, or you’re afraid someone might laugh at you? Well, guess what? Today is your day! It’s #Ask a Stupid Question Day, and we’re celebrating all the silly, crazy, and curious questions you can think of. Why…
Want to inspire your child’s creativity in unique and fun ways? These 13 Surrealist games and art techniques will ignite their imaginations, offering hands-on activities that blend art and play. From dream-inspired drawing to imaginative collages, these techniques will have your kids thinking like true Surrealists.
Not just egg dying: these super cool projects include decoupage, paper folding, marbling, assemblage and string art!
What would Chinese New Year be without Beijing being dressed in its best red outfit? Like every other year, the city is getting ready to celebrate: roads are lined with red lanterns, doors are covered with “upsidedown fortune”red papercuts decorate the windows, new chopsticks are bought, new hopeless bans on fireworks are issued, updated Nianhua…
Kandinsky’s Circles Lesson for Kids: Color theory made Fun Here comes another variation on the Kandinsky circles paintings theme. Last time we used polymer clay, while on this post I’d like to share a painting activity using rice paper (Xuan paper) and gouache. The underestimated Xuan paper I have a little confession to make: I…