A boring afternoon where you and your kid stare at the ceiling with nothing else to do can be made fun and exciting with an interesting art project. This will provide a venue for honing his artistic skills at the same time giving you a chance for a quality parent-child bonding time.
To start off, look for or think of an art project that is both feasible and does not require complicated or expensive art materials that you wouldn’t find on his art table, at the compartments of his easel or at the nearby art store. You can look through art magazines or watch art shows to get some ideas.
After deciding which art project to conquer, prepare the art materials needed, together with his art table and easel.
If you’re thinking of creating an art craft like a clay sculpture or a paper maché then it’s better to make use of the art table for it has a flat working surface that will allow you to work more efficiently. The Creation Station Art Center for instance offers a spacious desk plus ample storage bins for your kid’s art supplies.
On the other hand, if you are going to do a portrait or a painting on canvas or paper, the easel is the better option for it lets you see your art work in an eye level. The Galt
with its sturdy hardwood frame will provide a solid stand for your artwork.
Prepare the art table and easel by covering it up with plastic or manila paper so that the mess such as spilled stain and the like are easier to clean up.
One great idea for an art project is clay sculptures. With a wide variety of molding clay available in art stores, you can create different sculptures of different shapes, colors and sizes. It’s nice to have a theme for your clay creations, for example, you can pretend you own a fast food and make various food pieces like burgers and fries out of your clay. Or you can also create a whole neighborhood complete with people pieces and houses.
Another wonderful art project you can endeavor in is creating play pieces with colorful cardboard. You need not buy an entire brand new set of cardboard, you can recycle those that came from used packaging and boxes.
Trace the shapes you want to create on the cardboard. For example you and your kid decide to make circus play pieces. Draw a ferries wheel, clowns, and a flying trapeze. Then cut out the pieces. Be sure to guide your kid while handling sharp scissors to avoid any injuries. You can also use a cutter but don’t forget to put a cutting mat on top of the art table.
Proceed in painting these shapes with poster color and adding details like the clown’s big nose. Tape pieces of square cut cardboard at the back of the play pieces to serve as stands. Voila, you have an entire circus right in your home.
Art projects are a fun way not only to pass the time, but also to spend some quality time with your child. And with a nice art table and easel, it’s easy to create masterpieces that you and your kid will cherish for a lifetime.
