Over twenty fun printing projects for kids are the perfect introduction to printmaking for kids.
Create a polka dot mandala with this found object printmaking lesson for kids.
These robot prints are an easy first printmaking project that uses up-cycled materials to make these simple one color prints.
These cheerful butterfly prints start with a simple Styrofoam plate and a free template. Two printmaking options mean you already have what you need to get started today!
A pattern is simply a repeated or recurring design.  Little kids begin to learn patterns early in as a way to understand relationships between objects and make predictions about what comes next. Once kids really understand what pattern are they will begin to see them everywhere- in life and art! This collograph printmaking project is a great way for kids to begin playing with and making their own patterns!
Do you encourage digging through the recycling at your house? How about the trash? Both are fair game here and if they’re not at your house you may change your mind soon. Found object printmaking literally turns your trash into treasure.
Have you ever made linocut art before? Linocut is short for lino printmaking which is short for linoleum printmaking. It’s a traditional form of printmaking that’s gotten loads easier and safer thanks to new materials.  This old fashioned process delivers super fun and modern results!
If you’ve been the to The Kitchen Table Classroom before you may have caught on that printmaking is just about my favorite of all art process. There are just so many different printmaking techniques and materials that an artist can use; each of which produce dramatically different results. This styrofoam printmaking process uses materials you have on hand and is widely adaptable for age and skill level!