Art Lab for Little Kids: 52 Playful Projects for Preschoolers

144 Pages·2013·25.1 MB·english

by  Susan Schwake

Art Lab for
Little Kids
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© 2013 by Quarry Books
Text © 2013 Susan Schwake
First published in the United States of America in 2013 by
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ISBN: 978-1-59253-836-2
Digital edition published in 2013
eISBN: 978-1-61058-766-2 Dedication
This book is dedicated with love to my own (not so) littles,
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Schwake, Susan. Grace and Chloe, who have been the most creative and
Art lab for little kids : 52 playful projects for preschoolers! / Susan Schwake.
loving daughters I could have ever dreamed of.
pages cm
Summary: "Developed for the younger set (3–6 year olds) and targeting one of the most critical developmental
periods for children, Art Lab for Little Kids is the perfect book for both parents and teachers who are seeking
enriching and unique experiences to offer this age group. As in Susan Schwake's first book, Art Lab for Kids
(Quarry Books, 2012), the Labs can be used as singular projects, or used to build up to a year of hands-on fine
art experiences."— Provided by publisher.
ISBN 978-1-59253-836-2 (pbk.)
1. Art—Technique—Juvenile literature. I. Title.
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2012045843
Book Layout: tabula rasa graphic design, www.trgraphicdesign.com
Series Design: John Hall Design Group, www.johnhalldesign.com
All photography by Rainer Schwake unless otherwise noted.
Developmental Editor: Marla Stefanelli
Printed in China
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Contents Sculpture 92

TT Lab 31: Tinfoil Fun 94
NINI Lab 32: Mat Board Stacks 96
UU Lab 33: Clay Play 98
Lab 34: Tube Construction 100
Lab 35: Masks 102
Lab 36: Paper Vases 104
Lab 37: Royal Crowns 106
Lab 38: Mat Board Mobiles 108
Lab 39: Fairy & Toad Houses 110
Introduction 8
Lab 40: Personal Piñatas 112
Lab 41: Paper Mâché Minis 114
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Mixed Media 116
NI Basic Methods for Handling Materials NI LLaabb 1122:: PPiicckk aa BBrruusshh 5522
in the Studio 17 LLaabb 1133:: WWaatteerrccoolloorr MMaaggiicc 5544 TT Lab 42: Fabric Collage 118
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LLaabb 1155:: MMiixxiinngg IItt UUpp 5588 Lab 44: Torn Paper Collage 122
UU
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Drawing 26 LLaabb 1188:: WWhheerree WWee LLiivvee 6644 Lab 47: Wonderful Wallpaper 128
LLaabb 1199:: SSwweeeett PPaaiinnttiinnggss 6666 Lab 48: Oil Pastels & Magazines 130
T Lab 1: Buttermilk Chalk 28
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Lab 3: Dot to Dot 32
U Lab 51: Sand & Glue Paintings 136
Lab 4: Oil Pastels 34
Lab 52: Tape Shakers 138
Lab 5: Ice Drawings 36
Lab 6: Ink Spots 38
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Lab 7: Ink & Cotton Swabs 40
Lab 8: Drawings on Fabric 42 PPrriinnttmmaakkiinngg 7722
Lab 9: Marble Drawing 44 T LLaabb 2222:: LLeetttteerr PPrriinnttss 7744
Lab 10: Tape Flags 46 NI LLaabb 2233:: FFoolldd MMee aa PPrriinntt 7766
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LLaabb 2288:: LLaaccee PPrriinnttss 8866 Resources for Materials 140
LLaabb 2299:: BBaalllloooonn PPrriinnttss 8888 Contributing Artists 141
LLaabb 3300:: LLeett’’ss PPrriinntt CCiirrcclleess && LLiinneess 9900 Acknowledgments 143
Photo Credits 143
About the Author 144
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Contents Sculpture 92

TT Lab 31: Tinfoil Fun 94
NINI Lab 32: Mat Board Stacks 96
UU Lab 33: Clay Play 98
Lab 34: Tube Construction 100
Lab 35: Masks 102
Lab 36: Paper Vases 104
Lab 37: Royal Crowns 106
Lab 38: Mat Board Mobiles 108
Lab 39: Fairy & Toad Houses 110
Introduction 8
Lab 40: Personal Piñatas 112
Lab 41: Paper Mâché Minis 114
1 3
Setting the Stage for Making Art 10 PPaaiinnttiinngg 4488
66

T The Master Materials List 12 T LLaabb 1111:: SSpprraayy--BBoottttllee PPaaiinnttiinnggss 5500
Mixed Media 116
NI Basic Methods for Handling Materials NI LLaabb 1122:: PPiicckk aa BBrruusshh 5522
in the Studio 17 LLaabb 1133:: WWaatteerrccoolloorr MMaaggiicc 5544 TT Lab 42: Fabric Collage 118
U U
LLaabb 1144:: DDrriipp,, DDrroopp,, SSppllaatt!! 5566 NINI Lab 43: Sewing Cards 120
LLaabb 1155:: MMiixxiinngg IItt UUpp 5588 Lab 44: Torn Paper Collage 122
UU
LLaabb 1166:: CCoottttoonn BBaallll CCoolloorr 6600 Lab 45: Wild Weavings 124
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LLaabb 1177:: TThhaatt’’ss NNoott aa BBrruusshh!! 6622 Lab 46: Black & White & Red 126
Drawing 26 LLaabb 1188:: WWhheerree WWee LLiivvee 6644 Lab 47: Wonderful Wallpaper 128
LLaabb 1199:: SSwweeeett PPaaiinnttiinnggss 6666 Lab 48: Oil Pastels & Magazines 130
T Lab 1: Buttermilk Chalk 28
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Lab 3: Dot to Dot 32
U Lab 51: Sand & Glue Paintings 136
Lab 4: Oil Pastels 34
Lab 52: Tape Shakers 138
Lab 5: Ice Drawings 36
Lab 6: Ink Spots 38
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Lab 7: Ink & Cotton Swabs 40
Lab 8: Drawings on Fabric 42 PPrriinnttmmaakkiinngg 7722
Lab 9: Marble Drawing 44 T LLaabb 2222:: LLeetttteerr PPrriinnttss 7744
Lab 10: Tape Flags 46 NI LLaabb 2233:: FFoolldd MMee aa PPrriinntt 7766
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LLaabb 2288:: LLaaccee PPrriinnttss 8866 Resources for Materials 140
LLaabb 2299:: BBaalllloooonn PPrriinnttss 8888 Contributing Artists 141
LLaabb 3300:: LLeett’’ss PPrriinntt CCiirrcclleess && LLiinneess 9900 Acknowledgments 143
Photo Credits 143
About the Author 144
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Introduction
This book is a coLLecTion of Lessons for the littles in
your life—the ones not quite tall enough to sit at “the big table.” They are the
ones who—if you listen carefully and provide them with opportunity—will
surprise you most with their curiosity, creativity, and ability. I have had the
pleasure of making art with people of all ages for the past twenty years in a wide
variety of settings. Each time I work with a mixed-age group, I can’t help but
notice how the littler children are always the first to engage deeply and with
pleasure right from the start. Sometimes by action and sometimes by observa-
tion—but always engaged. I believe that we are born creative; to nurture this
quality from an early age is so very important! It is the creative minds among us
that help us conquer the biggest challenges in our lives. It is my sincere hope
that this book will inspire you to playfully engage yourself with a child to make
art and nurture that creative seed.
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Introduction
This book is a coLLecTion of Lessons for the littles in
your life—the ones not quite tall enough to sit at “the big table.” They are the
ones who—if you listen carefully and provide them with opportunity—will
surprise you most with their curiosity, creativity, and ability. I have had the
pleasure of making art with people of all ages for the past twenty years in a wide
variety of settings. Each time I work with a mixed-age group, I can’t help but
notice how the littler children are always the first to engage deeply and with
pleasure right from the start. Sometimes by action and sometimes by observa-
tion—but always engaged. I believe that we are born creative; to nurture this
quality from an early age is so very important! It is the creative minds among us
that help us conquer the biggest challenges in our lives. It is my sincere hope
that this book will inspire you to playfully engage yourself with a child to make
art and nurture that creative seed.
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Setting the Stage for
Making Art
This uniT will prepare you to make art with children and keep
things comfortable and under control in your art space no matter the size of
your room. Some of you will be working on a student’s desktop, others at your
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kitchen table. Rest assured that these preparations help to make it comfortable
for all. It can be daunting to set up a workspace for creating art, but these lists
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and tips will make it much easier whether you are working at home or in the
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classroom. For the little kids, it’s most important to find a table and chair that
fits their size. Wobbling at a table that is too tall or sitting on their knees makes
for a tough beginning. Start with a good fit, relax, and the rest will be easy!
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