Blocks are great to build with, but why not paint with them! We took the familiar block and used it to explore printmaking. Painting with blocks can be both process art (it’s all about the process of doing and creating, not the final product) or used in a more structured...
Painting with young children can get messy, that’s just a fact! But before you choose another activity which requires less cleanup, trust me I hear you (there are some days I definitely choose crayons over paint). I want to remind you of two really important things. Firstly, there ARE WAYS...
When I watch my toddler making art it is clear that he is hypnotically in the moment. He doesn’t care about the final product, all he cares about is how the paint feels as it squishes between his fingers. And perhaps what the table would look like painted green! At...
Tape resist painting is all about the process, which is why it appeals to all different ages. I have used this art invitation with my two year old son and also as an art therapist with older adults, some well into their 80s and 90s. Everyone just seems to love...
I love playdough and so does my little artmaker, rolling squishing, poking, and moulding, what’s not to love? This is one of my favourite activities for open-ended play. Use some everyday bits and pieces from around the house (list below) to add to the playdough experience and voila, you have...
