**Encourage an artistic spirit in children with 36 kid-friendly fine art
projects in paper, clay, textiles, sculpture, and jewelry. Each project
is inspired by the work of a prominent artist and is illustrated with
step-by-step color photographs of the process as well as finished
samples and variations.**Have fun exploring:
- paper by making paper bead figures from magazines, pipe cleaners,
wooden beads, and other common supplies.
- clay by creating whimsical pinch pot birds.
- textiles by making a nature weaving with two branches, various
items collected from nature, yarn, string, ribbon, and glue.
- sculpture by creating a little world featuring miniature plants,
animals, and objects under a stemless wineglass.
- jewelry by making a modern cameo pin from tiny beads, cardstock,
felt, pin, and glue.
Colorful photos illustrate how different people using the same lesson
will yield different results, exemplifying the way the lesson brings
out each artist's personal style. On-site visitsto the studios of an
established potter, metal smith, jeweler, and sculptor illustrate
first-hand accounts of their creative process.
3D Art Lab for Kids is the perfect book for creative families,
friends, and community groups and works as lesson plans for both
experienced and new art teachers. Children of all ages and experience
levels can be guided by adults and will enjoy these engaging exercises.
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.
