A homeschooling friend just told us about Art Trek open studio nights, a monthly night out to an art studio full of fun art activities for all ages. We decided we’d go this week and check it out. For $5 apiece, we could do as much art as we wanted–chalk drawings, painting on books and wood, making wire and nail sculptures, imitating Van Gogh’s art with paint or markers (the theme was Starry Night). The kids had a lot of fun doing all sorts of messy stuff that I don’t let them do enough at home.
I totally need to let them put beads on pipecleaners at home.
Susie loved painting…we usually do that during her nap.
Tommy made some Starry Night-esque swirls…
…and Elizabeth traced some that were already made.
We’re definitely going to make this a part of our homeschool art this year!
Looks like a fun evening. My parents bought us a membership to the Magic House this year and the art room is one of my favorite parts. It is a smaller scale than what you described, but I lobe that the kids can paint, glue, etc., and all the mess stays there :).
Alison, that sounds so cool! I haven’t been to the Magic House since I was a kid, but I still have fond memories.=) I really love the idea of going and making a mess somewhere else!