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Brilliant books for young artists
By Kate Donoughue on 01/10/2012 15:12:00
Four books to inspire and encourage your child's creative side
Anholt’s Artists by Laurence Anholt (France Lincoln, £5.99 each). Images and text bring artistic greats to life, including Van Gogh, Leonardo Da Vinci and Matisse.Art Attack by Neil Buchanan (DK, £9.99). Lively, practical book to guide you
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Five things to find at the seaside
By Kate Donoughue on 05/07/2011 13:25:24
When you're bored of building sandcastles, there are lots of other things to do by the sea
1 PebblesLook at the pebbles on the beach and see if you can match them to the rocks in the nearby cliffs. Large pebbles are great for making beach art or even just for spelling out a child’s name. Collect large smooth pebbles to make paperweights
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Exclusive! Fuel fashion fun with free pages from Charlie and Lola magazine
By Junior on 12/11/2012 11:00:00
Enjoy arty activities with these exclusive downloadable pages from the extremely bestest Charlie and Lola magazine
and Lola is an innovative arts and crafts magazine designed for children who love to get creative. Each issue is packed with fun activities, from drawing and sticking to collaging and making. There are also funny stories and rhymes to enjoy and games
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Joe Blogs Sculptor-in-Residence at The Grove hotel
By Joe on 15/06/2012 14:55:00
Smart Boy About Town gets in touch with his inner artist at the Kids Sculpture Masterclass at the Grove hotel
on making our own works of art out of plasticine (like using old matchsticks to support your viper's neck!). If you fancy yourself as an artist, there are two more Kids Sculpture Masterclasses to come on July 7 and August 11 2012.Love JxxJoe's wardrobe
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Art Attack is back!
By Fiona McKim on 17/07/2012 15:35:04
The classic children's television show returns to Disney Junior
Do you remember Art Attack?The original series, featuring a talking clay head and enormous artworks created from myriad miscellaneous items was one of ITV’s most enduring children’s shows, running from 1989 to 2007.Now, the classic programme has
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Knitting clubs and suppliers
By Gemma Rollason on 18/08/2011 12:54:02
Find out where to join fellow knitters and buy your wool and yarn
As well as being a practical skill – think of all those scarves, socks and jumpers you can create! – knitting is also a fun activity you can teach your children, or use to relax and socialise with other adults in knitting clubs. Visit www.ukhandknitting.com or www.knittogether.in...
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How to make an Easter bonnet
By Junior on 11/03/2012 08:45:00
Get creative with a pretty hat for spring
The tradition for Easter bonnets originates from Victorian times when families paraded in the park at Easter and fashionable ladies sported ever-more-decorative hats. Get your children to form their own Easter parade once they’ve finished making these fun bonnets.You will needCol...
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A sketching lesson with Quentin Blake
By Fiona McKim on 22/03/2012 17:59:00
The famed illustrator show us his three quick steps to a quirky sketch
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How to draw Fred, by Posy Simmonds
By Fiona McKim on 23/03/2012 12:03:53
The prolific artist shows us how to draw her feline popstar creation
Artist and Illustrator Posy Simmonds writes children's books, including the award-winning Fred. Here she talks to Junior about her illustration inspiration"My first drawing was a big woman, covered in buttons, when I was about three. Now I draw mostly in pen and ink, or soft penc...
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An iPhone for children?
By Matthew Holroyd on 26/08/2010 12:38:25
Make reading fun!
Such a clever and easy way to entertain kids on long trips or moments of frustration! The iPhone book for kids is available from Mobile Art
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