Projects

Each project contains a guiding prompt and inspiration images. Kids are encouraged to play and try techniques, and to see and think simply in line, shape, color, texture, and variety. Above all, Kea projects are designed to be pressure free, relaxing and fun.

September Shoe Art

Get Inspired by Andy Warhohl AND breakfast! Create a sneaker using your breakfast as inspiration or play with Pop Art patterns!

PLAY: line, texture, watercolor, colored pencils

November Wire Circus Art

Learn basic wire techniques and view Alexander Calder’s dainty circus sculptures!

PLAY: Clay, buttons, wire

February Candy Art

Zoom in on the texture of food! Learn what inspired artist Peter Anton. Roll, swirl and shape your way to creating a box of chocolates. Give your art to a special person.

PLAY: Modeling clay, shaping techniques

April Safe Space Interior Design Art

Imagine your safe-space. What does it look like? Is it clean or messy, quiet or loud? Using basal wood, wooden shapes, fabric and recyclables, create this space.

PLAY: balance, wiki-stix, wooden blocks and shapes

October Cubist Mask Art

See in geometric shapes, or get inspired by a favorite song.

PLAY: cardboard, oil pastels, pasta, lettering techniques

January Photomontage Art

Layer, cut, crop and explore texture. Get inspired by the great Hannah Hoch.

PLAY: magazines, stamping, boxes

CityScapes Printmaking

Practice print-making in gold, and get inspired by Artist Gustav Klint. Include a face as a peek-a-boo part of your work.

PLAY: Found objects, craft foam, wooden blocks

May Surf-Board Paintings

Mimic the movement of water. Get inspired by the work of artist Ty Williams. Complete your painting on a small wooden surf board.

PLAY: movement, acrylic paint