homemade air dry clay

Homemade Air Dry Clay

Make your own air dry clay using three ingredients you (probably) already have in your kitchen! I call this the “cauliflower rice” of air dry clay.  It is homemade, which makes it really fun, but it doesn’t have the longevity that a mass produced clay has.  That being said, I still have an artwork I made four years ago and it has held up beautifully. … Continue reading Homemade Air Dry Clay

Christmas Crafts & Art Activities

Christmas Crafts & Art Activities

This holiday season, get creative with fun and festive Christmas crafts and art activities that you can easily do at home or in group settings! Whether you’re looking to entertain kids, bond with family, or add some handmade charm to your holiday decor, this blog post offers a variety of ideas for a variety of skill levels. From DIY ornament making to personalized holiday cards, … Continue reading Christmas Crafts & Art Activities

Host an Acrylic Paint Party

Host an Acrylic Paint Party: Easy Tutorials for All Ages

Looking for a creative and engaging way to bring friends, family, or classmates together? Host an acrylic paint party! Whether at home, school, or for a special event, these easy tutorials for all ages will help you unleash your inner artist—no experience required! All of my tutorials are 100% free and can be used in a variety of settings. Try them for a date night, … Continue reading Host an Acrylic Paint Party: Easy Tutorials for All Ages

Moonlit Night Monochromatic Painting Sticky post

Moonlit Night Monochromatic Painting

Have a paint night at home! This step by step acrylic painting tutorial will help you create a moonlit night monochromatic painting. This is an art tutorial for beginners, intermediate or even advanced painters. You can adapt this lesson for many party or group environments and this would make a great high school or middle school painting lesson. I’ve even taught this to fifth graders! … Continue reading Moonlit Night Monochromatic Painting

Amaco Underglazes & Watercolor Underglazes Sticky post

Amaco Underglazes and Watercolor Underglazes

I love to use amaco underglazes and watercolor underglazes because the results are more painterly and easier to control.  Amaco underglazes are simply colored clay, so it is just clay, a little water and pigment.  You can use underglazes on clay before it ever goes in the kiln or it can be applied on bisqueware, which is what I prefer. This detailed tutorial is ready … Continue reading Amaco Underglazes and Watercolor Underglazes