Arts & Crafts

“All children are artists. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.”~ Pablo Picasso

Wed, Sep 2 2009

Artistic Timelines

I have about 10 original paintings around my house (excluding my own!) on various walls in various rooms. None of the paintings are hugely expensive but all were considered buys. Very few people buy paintings...

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Fri, Aug 28 2009

Blue trees, a green sun and plenty of scribbles!

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When toddlers and young children start to use colours, we tend to immediately feel we should impose restrictions. Even the best-intentioned liberals amongst us will feel we must tell the child that the...

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Thu, Aug 27 2009

Children’s creativity centre-stage!

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This is one I have made with my own kids and they just love it! It is the simplest idea and costs absolutely nothing, in fact it recycles an old cardboard box so you are doing your bit for the environment,...

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Mon, Sep 7 2009

Creating an artist!

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There will always be debate as to whether artists are born or created, as will there be such debates about leaders, musicians and poets. Whatever your view is, some skills do need to be taught and talents...

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Mon, Aug 17 2009

Encouraging creativity in your young artists

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Every week our chosen professional artist, Lisa Keegan, will write a feature on working with and encouraging creativity in young children. Lisa has three young children of her own and works as a professional...

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Thu, Sep 3 2009

Funny art from kids!

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I will be adding to this post on a regular basis. If you have anything funny that your kids drew or a funny art anecdote, email it to admin @ kiddingabout.com. I got the following one by email a while...

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Mon, Aug 17 2009

Getting creative with toddlers!

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Arts & crafts with toddlers means great fun! It is natural and even instinctive for children to want to express themselves through art. As children advance in age and artistic skill, they may need...

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Tue, Sep 1 2009

Gifts for the budding young artist

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Most kids love to scribble and paint from very early on. For the first stage of artistic activity children need little more than a crayon and some paper (or a wall if you are unfortunate enough!). As young...

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Mon, Aug 31 2009

Kids Party fun without the expense!

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Anyone who has arranged a party for a child of any age knows that it can not only cost a lot of money, but a children’s party also takes a huge amount of planning and forethought. The biggest fear...

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Sat, Sep 5 2009

Ladybird Pebble

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Age: all ages Time: allow 30 minutes + drying time This is a great craft idea that costs nothing (but the paint) and can result in a nice little keepsake for your child! The Ladybird Pebble is suitable...

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