Little Learning Labs: Art for Little Kids, Abridged Paperback Edition - by Susan Schwake
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Developed for the younger set (4-to-6-year-olds) and targeting one of the most critical developmental periods for children, <i>Little Learning Labs: Art for Little Kids </i>is the perfect book for both parents and teachers who are seeking enriching and unique experiences to offer this age group.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>Packed with 26 fun and colorful exercises geared toward 3- to 6-year-olds, this book offers parents and teachers an outstanding source of creative art activities to inspire and enrich this wide-eyed and open-hearted age group.</b> <p/> Activities are <b>organized by medium</b> and <b>designed to encourage self-expression</b>. Each Lab also features the work of a prominent artist for inspiration. Gorgeous photography shows different results from different people using the same lesson, exemplifying the way the lesson brings out each artist's personal style. <p/> Have fun: <ul><li><b>drawing</b> with food coloring-tinted ice cubes.</li><li><b>painting </b>using a spray bottle and tempera paints.</li><li><b>printmaking </b>using balloons, lace, and potatoes to place ink.</li><li><b>sculpting </b>with tinfoil, cups, and papier-mâché.</li><li>creating <b>mixed media</b> art with magazines, oil pastels, and wallpaper samples.</li></ul>Targeting one of the most critical developmental periods for children, <i>Little Learning Labs: Art for Little Kids</i> is the perfect book for both parents and teachers who are seeking enriching and unique experiences to offer this age group. This inspirational book stands out as a unique reference for creating fine art with children through finding the student's own voice, marks, and style and with <b>playful lessons that result in significant skill building</b>. <p/> The popular <b>Little Learning Labs series</b> (based on the larger format Lab for Kids series) features a growing list of books that share <b>hands-on activities and projects on a wide host of topics</b>, including art, astronomy, geology, math, and even bugs--all authored by established experts in their fields. Each lab contains a <b>complete materials list</b>, clear <b>step-by-step photographs</b> of the process, as well as<b> finished samples</b>. The activities are open-ended, designed to be explored over and over, often with different results. Geared toward being taught or guided by adults, they are enriching for a range of ages and skill levels. Gain firsthand knowledge on your favorite topic with Little Learning Labs. <p/> Explore a fun and inspiring collection of wonderful art activities for the preschool set!<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>Susan Schwake</b> is an artist, art educator, and curator. Her passion for teaching art has led her to working in diverse settings for over 20 years. She has inspired thousands of people in private and public schools, museums, community organizations, special needs agencies, summer camps, intergenerational facilities, libraries, and her own art school, <i>artstream</i> in Rollinsford, New Hampshire, which she co-owns with her husband, Rainer. Most recently she has taken her classroom online with a series of e-courses for artists, including a parent-child class based on her best-selling <i>Art Lab for Kids</i> series of books. She is also curator of artstream studios, where she has brought over 100 group shows of contemporary art to her corner of New England. <p/> Susan is the author of <i>Art Lab for Kids </i>(Quarry Books, 2012), <i>Art Lab for Little Kids</i> (Quarry Books, 2013), and <i>3D Art Lab for Kids</i> (Quarry Books, 2013). Her latest book, <i>Art Lab for Kids: Express Yourself</i> (Quarry Books, November 2018) is an all-new edition of her first book, <i>Art Lab for Kids</i>, with 52 original projects that encourage self-expression through art making. <p/> Follow her adventures. <br> Blog: www.artesprit.blogspot.com <br> Website: www.susanschwake.com <br> Gallery: www.artstreamstudios.com </p><p><b>Rainer Schwake</b> is a versatile and talented media designer holding a master's degree in graphic design. His photography has been used in hundreds of business- and arts-related design works for print and websites. He is co-owner of artstream studios (www.artstreamstudios.com) and lives with his wife, Susan, in Rochester, New Hampshire.</p>
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