Just a few reminders, when I need to find some creative, fun ideas to do with young artists...
Sgraffito - a painting technique where the artist scratches into the top layer of the paint to reveal the surface underneath
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Butterfly Painting
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Junk Sculpture
(Take another visit to Reverse Garbage in Sydney to purchase lots of great "junk")
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Cornstarch Clay - pliable material for making sculptures to keep
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Make a thank you card for someone you want to thank. Get a grown up to write your message if you need help.
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Bubble painting
How to do it.
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Cut some foam up. Dip it in water and watch it stick to glass windows or mirrors.
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Paint on those 2 great ceiling to floor windows where we have safe access on both sides. Acrylic paint would be best.
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Bubble wrap printing
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Sort and design with found objects
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Shaving cream feels great
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Paper rubbings on different surfaces - bricks, concrete, rocks
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Leaf rubbing - find leaves with strong veins
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Printing
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Puffy paint recipe to make your own
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Contact paper hearts or any shape contact is great for collage.
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Musical bottle shakers
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Paint with rollers, fingers, sponges, cotton buds as well as brushes.
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Get some real clay to build those finger muscles
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Spatter painting.
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Rip and tear paper for a collage.
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Why do it and extension ideas
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Simple stencils. Spatter around your hand - may need a friend to help.
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Spray bottle painting.
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Painting straight from the tube
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