I am excited to share a new resource for families —an ebook which is all about making art at home using repurposed materials! Download the free e-book What makes this ebook special is that you don’t need to buy new or expensive art supplies. Every project is designed to use items you probably already have around the house—think cardboard boxes, bottle tops, plastic containers, or even natural materials like sticks and leaves. It’s a great way to save money, reduce waste, and

I’m thrilled to announce my brand new Play Shapes resource, designed especially for families to enjoy together! As a special thank you, everyone who joins the Art Play Children Learning mailing list will receive this resource as a free PDF download. What is Play Shapes? Developed in collaboration with Beam Editions, Play Shapes is a 10-page collection of vibrant, playful shapes inspired by celebrated artists like Josef Albers, Bruno Munari, Henri Matisse, and Geta Brătescu. T

This post looks at Daiga Grantina’s installation ‘Toll,’ to consider how the sculpture could be used to design a children’s material-play environment. I am still recovering from the awesomeness of all the modern and contemporary art I encountered on my recent trip to Paris. A highlight was seeing Daiga Grantina’s gigantic, multi-media sculpture, ‘Toll’ at the Palais de Tokyo. In this post, I take a closer look at Daigna’s experimentation with materials in the installation. I

Have you ever tried creating your own art tools? It is a fun art activity to do. Many artists including Gerhard Richter, Jackson Pollock and Willem de Kooning are famous for making their own tools for painting! This post shares how you, and your kids, can make your own paintbrushes using pegs and other items from around the house. This activity is great as it allows kids to experiment with different designs, surfaces and textures so there are lots of opportunities for creativ

Ice is such a fun material for kids to play with! It is easy to make and it changes form over time which means it is perfect for process-led art activities. Ice is such a fun material for kids to play with! It is easy to make and it changes form over time which means it is perfect for process-led art activities. In this post, I share how you can do your own melting ice sculpture at home with your little ones! Age range: 18 months+ Preparation time: 10 minutes (ice needs to be