As a former art teacher in the public schools I am used to making something out of nothing. A tiny and budget and 500 kids a week will make a teacher resourceful. I’m no longer in the classroom but I still love taking junk and making it into something new! Rubber band prints do exactly that!
For Kids, Printmaking
Adinkra Symbols- Exploring Printmaking and Patterning through Traditional African Textiles
An “adinkra” is a visual symbol. This traditional African textile dates back to the 1800’s. Adinkra symbols were once printed on fabric in a grid pattern using a carved gourd. This special fabric was reserved for royalty or spiritual leaders. Today Adinkra cloth is widely available and commercially printed on fabric, t-shirts and jewelry for everyone to wear and enjoy.
Printmaking is hands down my favorite art activity. Little kids, big kids, professionals, and non artists can all find something they enjoy in the super varied world of printmaking. It is the least intimidating of art media (at least to me) because no drawing skill is required! It can be as simple as these potato prints; carve, paint, and print!
Printmaking is one of my favorite processes with kids because its just so simple and fun. Since Lego’s come in so many shapes and sizes they lend themselves perfectly to printmaking! This Lego craft is a natural Prep work is slim since all you have to do is head over to the Lego bin and grab some black paint!
Washable markers and old fashioned paper doilies are all you need for these colorful doily prints.
Check out this fun painting project for kids that combines the magic of butterflies, the simplicity of paper plates, and the concept of symmetry.
Balloon printing flowers is a fun and easy way to create the most unique and beautiful flower prints!
This dandelion art for kids starts with a walk outside to collect some natural treasures and ends with some sweet and simple black and white prints!
This easy Pop art portrait for kids is a fun printmaking project that incorporates the colors and style of Pop art!