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AFTERNOON ART: Name Critters

This project is inspired by the artist Joaquín Torres-García, whose painted wooden toys are part of the current exhibition Free Play.

For this project you will need: copy paper, markers and scissors.

Recommended for ages 6 and up.

COMPANY OF FOOLS STAGES OF WONDER—AT HOME THEATRE GAMES: Episode 1

Melodie Taylor-Mauldin shares some terrific at home theatre exercises to do with your family. Episode 1.

AFTERNOON ART: Paper Amusement Parks

This project is inspired by the sculptor Isamu Noguchi’s drawings and models for playgrounds, play equipment and toys. To create this you will need glue, paper and scissors.

Recommended for ages 6 and up.

COMPANY OF FOOLS STAGES OF WONDER—AT HOME THEATRE GAMES: Episode 4

Actor Andrew Alburger presents "What Do I Hear?", our next online Stages of Wonder activity, aimed at helping children focus on the world around them. Episode 4.

AFTERNOON ART: Flowers for Friends

The artist Tucker Nichols project,  Flowers for Sick People
www.flowersforsickpeople.org, is an inspiring act of kindness and the inspiration for this project. 

For this project you will need: Office supply stickers, markers and paper

Recommended for people of all ages. 

COMPANY OF FOOLS STAGES OF WONDER—AT HOME THEATRE GAMES: Episode 7 

Join Company of Fools Artist, Courtney Loving, for our newest Stages of Wonder episode.

In this episode, Courtney talks about ideas to help you give your child the tools for self-expression and exploration through storytelling. Episode 7.

AFTERNOON ART: We the People

In honor of Memorial Day, this video revisits the past BIG IDEA exhibition, We the People, Protest and Patriotism.

The drawing project in this video provides an opportunity for families to discuss national US symbols and then draw their own national symbol.

Recommended for people ages 6 and up.

ARTE POR LA TARDE: Cajas en Boomtown

Este proyecto está inspirado por la escultura interactiva creada por el artista Tucker Nichols. Boomtown alienta a los visitantes a crear su propia ciudad escultural, utilizando bloques de madera y otros materiales. Para este proyecto utilizaras una variedad de cajas de cartón vacías para crear tu paisaje urbano.

Recomendado para personas de edades de 6 en adelante.

Se recomienda la supervisión de un adulto al utilizar pegamento caliente.

ARTE POR LA TARDE: Parques de atracciones elaborado con papel

Este proyecto está inspirado por los dibujos y modelos para parques de juego y juguetes del esculptor Isamu Noguchi. Para crear esto necesitarás pegamento, papel y tijeras.

Recomendado para personas de 6 años en adelante.

ARTE POR LA TARDE: Flores Para Las Amistades

El proyecto del artista Tucker Nichols, Flowers for Sick People www.flowersforsickpeople.org, es un acto inspirador de amabilidad y la inspiración para este proyecto.

Para este proyecto necesitará: calcomanías, marcadores y hojas de máquina.

Recomendado para personas de todas las edades.

Arte por la Tarde: Nosotros la Gente, Protesta y Patriotismo

Para este proyecto necesitarás: Periódico, crayolas, un lápiz y un marcador negro.

Recomendado para niños de edades de 6 en adelante.

Enrichment Lessons: A Peek Into Fiction With Tunnel Books

These tunnel books have three layers. Visually represent a topic through illustration on the tunnel book pages.

This project was created as part of our Classroom Enrichment program, an arts integration partnership with Blaine County School District. It can be created at home as a fun way to retell a story.

Recommended for ages 8 and up.

Enrichment Lessons: Mega Molecules- Scientific Sculptures 

Create the elements of the molecule or compound using paper manipulation techniques including kirigami and quilling.

This project was created as part of our Classroom Enrichment program, an arts integration partnership with Blaine County School District. At home you can simplify this idea and use shape, color and texture to create unique paper sculptures.

Recommended for ages 12 and up.