Couldn’t make it to one of our Art Staycation activities? Art kits were all taken by the time you registered? No worries! You can still try our take home activities as a family using common household items! We’ll add a new activity each time a new session begins. If you and your family make something you’re proud of, share it on social media and tag us in the post @byumoa!
Week 1: Create a Collection of Treasures
You’ll need:
- A small cardboard box
- Cardboard strips
- Paint pots
- Paint brush
- Tape
- Ruler
- Scissors
- Personal treasures to display!
Week 2: Material Matters
You’ll need:
- An image to base your artwork on
- Magazine pages
- Pearler beads
- Glue
- Scissors
- Any other materials you’d like to use: beans, sand, fabric, dirt, string, etc! The only limit is your imagination!
Week 3: Newspaper-Tape Sculptures
You’ll need:
- Paints
- Paintbrushes
- Craft sticks or popsicle sticks
- Tape
- Newspaper
Week 4: America’s People, Lands, and Stories
You’ll need:
- A small cardboard box
- Cardboard strips
- Paint pots
- Paint brush
- Tape
- Ruler
- Scissors
- Personal treasures to display!
Learn more about this year’s Family Arts Festival sessions on our Events page, and register for future sessions here.
