Art & activities for kids

Text and suggested projects introduce young artists to basketry, weaving, leather tooling, and other crafts.

Ten projects involving the decoration of clothing using paints and other household materials, resulting in such creations as painted T-shirts, cloth collages, and jazzed-up denim jackets.

Encourages readers to develop drawing skills through projects designed to teach basic principles of artistic technique and use of materials.

Text and suggested projects using household materials encourage young artists to explore creative ways to use paint.

Presents step-by-step instructions for producing artwork using paint and other materials usually found around the house.