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Today we’re making a wreath. If you’re not feeling the wreath, but want to do the project, it’s a-ok! You can do this fun, crafty method on any shape you like! You will need: * heavy paper or thin cardboard (cardstock, mixed media paper, cereal or cracker box all work well) * scissors * glue…

Paper folding! I love this simple design that has many ways to make the design more complex. These frames are lovely for holding photos, little artworks, quotes, and poems. We are making a bunch and hanging them on the tree in front of our house for neighbors to take. What will you do with yours?…

Today we will make a really simple book form – a matchbook style book. You will need: * cover paper (any paper will do, better if it’s a little heavy like cardstock or watercolor paper. This is a good time to use some of those paint papers you’ve created in previous lessons, if you’ve been…

Today we’ll play with watercolor. I will show you several basic techniques to experiment with – you may want to do just one today. You may want to try two, or maybe try them all. Do what works for you. Put some music on, choose some colors that feel appealing to you, and enjoy the…

In this little lesson, we’ll make decorative masks. You will need: * paper plate (the super plain, thin ones work great! you can also use paper bag, construction paper, cardstock, whatever you have available. If you’re using a very thin paper, consider gluing two sheets together to give it some added sturdiness) * glue (glue…

Today we’re going to make paper hot air balloons! You will need: * a variety of papers (papers you’ve done paint or crayon marking on work great! or use color papers, phone book or mailer pages, decorate some papers right now! – use whatever you have, whatever inspires you) * some paper for making a…

Today we’re going to play with wax resist! You will need: * crayon * watercolor (pan, liquid, whatever you have) * paintbrush * water cup with clean water * rag * spray bottle with clean water, or second water cup with clean water (or a wet sponge) * paper (watercolor paper works really well, any…

Crayon! This waxy, colorful material is really wonderful to play with for coloring, wax resist, rubbings, and transfer of your drawn images and text. Today we will experiment with some crayon transfer. You will need: * crayons * paper – printer paper works well * pencil or ball point pen Prepare your space: * cover…

In this lesson, we’ll explore texture. This is a lovely practice for exploring the textures around us, which helps us gain an awareness of our surroundings in a fresh way. It can also be a simple way to focus on our senses and get really present. Have fun! You will need: * paper. (printer or…

In this little lesson, we’ll play with mark making using found objects. We’ll explore color, texture, and layering. You will need: * a collection of objects to make paint marks with (possibilities include feather, q-tip, small toy car, leaf, cork, string, bubble wrap, crumpled paper … but search your environment, and find some things that…