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Art Lab For Kids: 52 Creative Adventures In Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Paper, And Mixed Media-For Budding Artists Of All Ages (2012)

by Susan Schwake(Favorite Author)
4.05 of 5 Votes: 2
ISBN
1592537650 (ISBN13: 9781592537655)
languge
English
publisher
Quarry Books
review 1: Really excellent book for parents, teachers and librarians. I have notes on many of the projects and can see adapting the ideas into my own art projects for the kids at the library. The only chapter I wasn't clear on was printmaking. I would have liked a better understanding of how to start that process. Otherwise, very clear and concise instructions, with pictures and lists of needed materials.
review 2: I liked the wide range of art and craft labs in the book. Although many of the ideas will not be new to people who are used to making art or crafting, I think the book is a good collection of techniques and a helpful resource on creating with kids. In fact, many adults would likely find it useful too. The author Susan Schwake gives a simple guide to techni
... moreques on drawing, painting, printmaking, papercrafting and mixed media art. Some are really easy to do with even young kids. The instructions are clear, although the lessons are basic and more of a guide than detailed step-by-step tutorials on creating specific finished projects. So if you're looking for detailed techniques on how to draw a face or what to do to get different tones, this may not be the book for you. However, it's a great source of ideas and excellent if you're ready to just experiment and play. I also liked the "Meet the Artists" sections, where different artists are introduced - a great introduction to kids and adults alike. less
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Judah
there are a couple ideas in here I think would be great for a teen art program at the library.
henry
Great ideas. Just sad my gelatine plate didn't work - followed their directions! :(
edo
TONS of great ideas for art projects. Will definitely use again.
April
Definitely not just for kids!
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