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Be inspired and delighted by Collage Workshop for Kids,
a colorful art instruction book on collage techniques for children—
made in cooperation with The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
Synopsis:
Collage Workshop for Kids pairs essays by educators from The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art with instructions on collage technique. Chapters explore favorite art themes for kids and demonstrate how to work with colored tissue paper, newspaper, fabric and buttons, painted paper, torn paper, and more.
In each chapter, Reggio-inspired author and teacher Shannon Merenstein explores each technique with original ideas. Members of the museum's education staff offer expert advice on creating art with children.
Everything you need to know about collage is in this book, making it a great reference for teachers, librarians, and parents.
In each chapter, Reggio-inspired author and teacher Shannon Merenstein explores each technique with original ideas. Members of the museum's education staff offer expert advice on creating art with children.
Everything you need to know about collage is in this book, making it a great reference for teachers, librarians, and parents.
Review:
If you're looking for a new art form to add to your kid's art lessons, or you just need something different to occupy them over Spring break (or during the Summer), this is the book for you! Miss Grace has always loved collage, as she likes re-purposing items into art. The book covers different types of collages, using different types of resources and shows kids completing the different steps, so that kids can actually pick up the book and use it themselves, without adults. The book is aimed at ages 4-7, but I would really take that up to 10/11, as even older children will love creating with the ideas in this book (their art will just be more sophisticated). It's perfect for group activities, so great for summer camp/VBS activities too! Your kids will get lots of ideas, and don't be surprised if their imaginations SOAR with this book!
About the Author:
Shannon Merenstein is a mom, teacher, small business owner, and author in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She is passionate about experimenting with art materials, creating process-focused art with children, and fostering creativity and imagination! Her first book, Collage Workshop for Kids, was finished the day before her second son Calvin arrived in the world!
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