Easy, Fun Art Options For Children
by Kate Halfey
Art provides many opportunities as an outlet for children's creativity. There are many ways to incorporate art into your children's lives that are simple, easy and fun. Even a child who doesn't seem to enjoy drawing or painting can become an art lover with a little bit of persuasion. Here are a few ideas that your children might enjoy.
There are many fun and inexpensive ways to provide examples of famous works of art to your children. Most cities offer an abundance of different types of art museums, and while you might think that children will not enjoy these museums, many offer special events for children. Go online and check out the museum offerings in your local area and see if there are special kid-friendly activities that fit into your schedule.
While a museum might not be close enough for a visit, consider taking a trip to some local galleries or look at the event calendars for your community and find out when there will be an art show. Often these shows are held in parks or outdoor areas, so combine it with a picnic and some fun outdoor time to entice the kids. Local galleries also are a great idea and they offer an abundance of interesting artwork to look at in many different styles. Even the public library is a good source of inspiration. Both the children's section and the adult section will have an assortment of art books, documenting many different styles.
Art classes can be a fun way for children to enjoy art and to learn advanced techniques. While private lessons can be pricey, many community centers offer low-cost art classes for children of many ages. Sometimes even public schools have an after-school art class that teaches a specific technique. This is certainly a fun option if it's affordable and available in your area.
One way to encourage kids to enjoy art is to have art supplies at the ready all the time. Get a small rolling cart with drawers and fill it with supplies that they can grab whenever the inspiration hits. You can fill it with plenty of drawing and coloring products, as well as scissors, different types of paper, glue, paint, stickers, popsicle sticks and anything else you dream up. While children generally hope we keep all the artwork forever, this is really not practical, so instead, consider taking pictures of the art projects and then create a fun art scrapbook. This is easier to store, but still preserves the memories.
Sometimes it's hard to think up projects on your own, but with the internet, great ideas are just a few seconds away. Family internet sites and idea sites such as Pinterest are good places to search for artsy ideas, as is ArtProjectsForKids.org. You will find ideas for hundreds of different styles of art that will keep your children happy and engaged. Also find online craft suppliers and sign up to receive emails about sales and special promotions as this will reduce the cost of craft supplies.
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Author: Kate Halfey
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