Paint Lab for Kids: 52 Creative Adventures in Painting and Mixed Media for Budding Artists of All Ages (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781631590788)

Paint Lab for Kids is an inspiring collection of 52 fresh, kid-friendly projects for nurturing an artistic spirit and a love of art through working and playing with paint.

Popular artist and author Stephanie Corfee offers an exciting resource of easy-to-follow instructions supported throughout with step-by-step, full-color photographs for projects that teach techniques, stimulate new ideas, explore color, combine materialsin interesting ways, and encourage self-expression. Each project sequence includes a complete materials list, finished sample, and the inspiring work of a noted artist.

Have fun exploring:

• painting techniques by making folded paper insect monoprints.
• your imagination with a marbled paper galaxy painting.
• color with pencil eraser pointillism.
• mixed media art by embellishing a family photo mounted on canvas.

This book is perfect for anyone who teaches or leads hands-on art experiences: creative, DIY-inspired parents, families, friends, homeschoolers, scouting, community, and youth group leaders.

The popular Lab for Kids series features a growing list of books that share hands-on activities and projects on a wide host of topics, including art, astronomy, clay, geology, math, and even how to create your own circus--all authored by established experts in their fields. Each lab contains a complete materials list, clear step-by-step photographs of the process, as well as finished samples. The labs can be used as singular projects or as part of a yearlong curriculum of experiential learning. The activities are open-ended, designed to be explored over and over, often with different results. Geared toward being taught or guided by adults, they are enriching for a range of ages and skill levels. Gain firsthand knowledge on your favorite topic with Lab for Kids.

Author: Stephanie Corfee
ISBN-10: 1631590782
ISBN-13: 9781631590788
Publisher: Quarry Books
Language: English
Published: 12/15/2015
Pages: 144
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 8.40h x 8.40w x 0.50d

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 03/01/2016 pg. 100