Process art with cool techniques

In a previous blog post we talked about the importance of process art for kids, which simply means focusing on the creative process, rather than on the finished product. These process art activities use a range of painting techniques, including squirt and splatter painting, tape resist art, feet painting, blow painting, salt and sand painting, squish/blot…

Process art with print making

In a previous blog post we talked about the importance of process art for kids, which simply means focusing on the creative process, rather than on the finished product. These process art activities use a range of print making tools and techniques, including bubble wrap, sponges, nuts and bolts, fruit and vegetables, muffin tins, string, forks,…

Process art with natural materials

In a previous blog post we talked about the importance of process art for kids, which simply means focusing on the creative process, rather than on the finished product. These process art activities use a range of natural materials, including leaves, flowers, pine cones, shells, rocks/stones, branches and wood slices to create some wonderful works of art.  They…

Process art with unique painting tools

In a previous blog post we talked about the importance of process art for kids, which simply means focusing on the creative process, rather than on the finished product. These process art activities use a variety of unique painting tools to create some wonderful works of art.  They teach kids how they can use common materials and…

The importance of process art for kids

Process art simply focuses on the process, rather than the finished product, and on what kids learn and experience from that process.  Rather than copying someone else's example, it is open ended, with no set rules or right/wrong about how it should be made or what it should look like.  It invites and allows kids to…

10 fun Easter egg crafts

Here are some of our favourite Easter egg crafts for your kids to make this Easter! Learn how to colour your Easter eggs naturally with this tutorial from Mommypotamus. Decorate an Easter tree with these brightly coloured salt dough Easter egg ornaments from Design Mom. Or why not try these simple hand sewn felt Easter egg ornaments…