Paint scrunched foil hearts
Scrunch Foil Heart Painting is a process-art activity from one of the i.d.e.a. Museum's Messy Creations classes. Our packaged Messy Creations kits will be available soon for you to experience messy art making from home! You'll need a few things to get started:...
Draw colorful clouds
It's a new year, and it's time to create new dreams and goals! To get into a dream mindset, let's draw some colorful clouds. Getting started You’ll need: Sketchbook or some paper Colorful drawing instruments, such as markers or colored pencils Imagination Watch video...
Draw a Snowman
It's finally winter! While there isn't much snow in Arizona, we do sometimes just wanna build a snowman. At least we can draw one. Tap into your imagination and gather your tools. Getting started You’ll need: Sketchbook or some paper Colorful drawing instruments, such...
Make a dream catcher
Let's create a dream catcher with some found objects at home. Materials Paper plates String (yarn, fishing line, rope) Hole punch Scissors Found objects (beads, sticks, feathers) Paint and markers for decorating Video instructions: ...
Ping-Pong Ball Art
Let's get creative and moving at the same time. Try ping-pong art! Getting Started Materials Needed: Balls of various sizes and textures Paint Container for pouring Paper Cardboard box Tips: A...
Make gyotaku prints
Create an ocean-themed print inspired by the traditional Japanese method for printing fish. Let's make a gyotaku print. Materials Light weight paper (newsprint or rice paper) Watercolor paint Paint brush and water An object with lots of texture (a seashell, toy fish,...
Happy Halloween Drawing
It's National Pumpkin Day (Oct. 26), so we're sharing this fun Halloween-inspired drawing tutorial today! Since we are drawing for kids, our volunteer - Julia - focused on the fun (and cute) side of Halloween - whimsical jack-o-lanterns, adorable black cats, friendly...
3D Monster Sculptures
Let's make our own monster decorations as we head into Halloween. You just need a few art supplies and some imagination! Getting started Gather all or some of these materials: Recycled materials Paper...
Superhero masks
Let's pretend to be superheroes! We have the instructions for making a mask at home below. Costumes are optional. We shared this fun activity during our Caped Crusaders and Everyday Heroes exhibition. Watch the video: ...
Watercolor Rain Art
Let's make it rain at home! Did you ever visit the museum during "Weather or Not: Art with Atmosphere" exhibition last winter? It featured art and hands-on activities that encouraged learning about the water cycle, the difference between climate and weather, rainbows,...
Pet Rock Art
Let's make some rock art! You can try animating some characters or creating your own pet rock! Did you know in the summer of 2012, we had an exhibition that took an artistic look at the relationship people have with pets and how much they affect the lives of many...
Draw a Portrait
Portraits are awesome. Let's try drawing one today! It can be based on a real person or magical creature. You decide! Julia – one of our museum volunteers – shares a drawing of a girl who loves autumn, since we're now in that season. We hope it inspires some...