Art with Alyssa: Earth Monoprints
Celebrate Earth Day by doing an art project at home and participating in local Earth Day events around San Diego.
Discussion Points for Teachers/Parents
How to take care of the planet—Reduce, . . .
Art with Alyssa: How to Make a Nature Journal
Creating and maintaining a nature journal is a fun, relaxing and educational activity for children (and adults) that encourages time outdoors and connection with nature. There is no right way to kee . . .
Art with Alyssa: Recycled Egg Carton Flowers
Turning trash into treasure is not only fun, it’s great for the planet. You’ll love this recycled art project that transforms a paper egg carton into a beautiful bouquet of flowers—perfect for . . .
Art with Alyssa: Nature Weaving
Supplies
Twigs or sticks, 6–12” long
Garden clippers
Scissors
Twine or yarn
Variety of grasses, flowers and plants with long stems. (I used buttercup, euryops, geranium, lavender, rosemar . . .
Art with Alyssa: Nature's Paintbrushes
Create beautiful outdoor art using homemade paintbrushes from plants and items found in nature.Tips for Teachers/ParentsTeach children to respect living plants and only use found or discarded flower . . .
Art with Alyssa: Recycled Paper Bowl
Not sure what to do with all those old magazines? Get creative and turn the pages into paper bowls or coasters! This is a great project to celebrate Earth Day – or just a fun way to spend a lazy a . . .
Raindrop Drip Painting
We don’t know many kids who can resist jumping in rain puddles. And since we don’t get rain puddles too often in San Diego, it’s a particularly unique and special activity! Why not commemorate . . .
DIY Instruments for Kids
Get creative and have a festive backyard parade with these beautiful homemade musical instruments! Local artist Emily Dolton shares step-by-step instructions on how to make a Melon Maraca, Citrus Dr . . .
Art with Alyssa: Paper Bag Memory Books
Create a unique memory book to save special keepsakes and photos—and to reminisce about all the fun you had this summer!Discussion Points for Parents/Teachers
Talk about your favorite summer me . . .
Smiling Sun Craft
Brighten up a spring or summer day with a smiling sun craft made with colorful yarn and glue. This project also makes a festive Cinco de Mayo decoration. Get creative and make your own unique design . . .
DIY Drip Painting
Surprise Mom with this colorful art project that will light up her special day and make a cool piece of wall art for your home. Since the look is achieved from paint drips, each finished product is . . .
Art with Alyssa: African Maasai Family
Celebrate diversity and families with this easy project that utilizes fabric scraps and materials you may already have. Consider framing the finished artwork and gifting it to a family member. The p . . .
Make and Send a Hug to Loved Ones
Don’t you miss hugging people? Here’s a clever DIY hug craft that lets loved ones know they are missed! Whether it’s Mother's Day, Father’s Day, Teacher Appreciation, a birthday or some othe . . .
Art with Alyssa: How to Make a Tapa or Siapo Cloth
One way to learn about Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month is to do an art lesson and project together as a family, group of friends, class or scout group. Here we learn about tapa . . .