Art Path

Crafts

Dream Catchers

dream catchers have native american origins

Dream catchers have Native American origins as protective charms. A willow hoop was covered with sinew to mimic a spider’s web. Beads and feathers were added. Use a variety of materials to construct a personalized catcher of your dreams.

Dyeing

Brilliant dyes on cloth-like paper

Drip brilliant dyes onto cloth-like paper and experiment with color and design. The effects of this process mimic tie-dyeing and your piece will bring joy to any space!

Leaf Pressing

Father and son enjoying art and science with leaf pressing

Collect a variety of leaves to be pressed between layers of waxed paper with crayon shavings and ironed. This is a great way to learn names of trees and plants. Art and science are intertwined!

Mobiles

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Sculpt with wire, metal, beads, glass, bells, you name it, and discover how a slight breeze will create a visual and audio delight!

Paper Making

Handmade Paper Ornaments

It is a curious phenomena how old paper can be repurposed into striking art! All we need is a blender, old paper, water, and screens that serve as a mold.

Papier Mache

Paper Mache Cup & Bowl

This is an invitation to get messy! Paper strips are dipped into a gooey mixture of flour and water, then applied onto a mold, making it possible to create a lightweight sculpture. Imagine an ornament, a bowl, a head, a globe.

Scratch Paper

5 scratch paper creations

Etch a design into art paper that is covered with black paint. Quite magically, when etched, a rainbow of colors appears!

Snow Globes

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It’s hard to resist picking up a snow globe, giving it a gentle shake, and marveling at the fluttering of snow inside. Make a snow globe with personal flair!