Craft Lab: Horrorgami

Spooky origami, perfect for Halloween!

Art Project: Horrorgami
Supplies:
square paper

NeedleReads: Infinity Scarves

Circle scarf, Infinity scarf, scarf-lace (as opposed to necklace).... call it what you want, this accessory is all the rage and is almost as easy to sew as it is to wear!

Sewing Project: Bias-Cut Infinity Scarves
Supplies:
fabric with a good drape (knits, crepes, etc.  anything soft and flowy will work well)
Cutting mats (the larger the better, best if they have the 45-degree angle line marked clearly)
rotary knives
large rulers
iron (somewhat optional)
this measurement guide  with options for short (headband size!), medium and long scarves

Toddler Art Class: Pumpkin Prints

 Who needs paintbrushes when you've got gourds?

Art Project:  Painting with Pumpkins
Supplies:
a variety of mini-pumpkins and other winter squash
paint
cardboard or heavy paper

Book:
Five little pumpkins /  

 

Music to make art by: 

Mama Don't Allow by Fox & Branch

Toddler Art: Soggy Chalk Drawings

Adding water to chalk makes especially bright marks on dark paper (also, spray bottles are F-U-N!).

Art Project:  Soggy Chalk Drawings
Supplies:

colored chalk (we used "artist's chalk" in class, but sidewalk chalk works just as well and is often better suited for small hands)

dark construction paper

water

spray bottles, sponges, paintbrushes

Book:

 

Night lights / Gal, Susan

Music to make art by: 

Dragonfly [sound recording] / Bregar, Johnny

Toddler Art: Milk Painting

Your kitchen cupboard holds the ingredients for a fabulous (and tasty) paint!

Art Project: Milk Paint
Supplies:
sweetened condensed milk
food coloring
paintbrushes
shallow bowls
lightweight cardboard (or heavyweight paper)
regular paint (in case of kids with dairy allergies)
wet wipes!

Book: 

Kitten's first full moon / Henkes, Kevin

 

Music to make art by:  
Catch the moon [sound recording] / Loeb, Lisa

Toddler Art Class: Water Painting

Painting with water on stone, a Zen art form that delights toddlers!

Art Project:  Water Painting 
Supplies:
slate tiles (I used 6" squares found at a local home improvement store in packs of 4 for $3.50)
paintbrushes of various sizes
cotton balls
cotton swabs (Q-tips)
shallow bowls
water
cardboard or paper bags (optional)

Book:

 

Puddle jumping : a book about bravery / Quay, Emma