{"title":"Cassie Stephens","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the enchanting world of Cassie Stephens, a beloved author known for her creative and educational books that inspire young minds. Cassie's work seamlessly blends the vibrant realms of art and education, making her a trusted name in children's literature and arts \u0026amp; culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCassie Stephens brings a wealth of experience as an art educator to her beautifully crafted books. Her series, including \u003cem\u003eClay Lab for Kids\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eStitch and String Lab for Kids\u003c\/em\u003e, are brimming with fun, hands-on projects that encourage children to explore their artistic abilities. These books are perfect for nurturing creativity and self-expression, offering easy-to-follow instructions and engaging activities that children and parents can enjoy together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach of her books provides an approachable guide for youngsters to delve into the arts, whether they’re moulding clay creations or weaving vibrant textiles. Cassie's passion for teaching and her commitment to making art accessible to all makes her collection an invaluable resource for aspiring young artists. Discover the joy of creating with Cassie Stephens and open up a world of imaginative possibilities!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"clay-lab-for-kids-by-cassie-stephens-9781631592706","title":"Clay Lab for Kids","description":"Kids will love learning to work with clay! These 52 projects use air drying, easy to clean up clay, making them perfect for home or the classroom!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eClay Lab for Kids\u003c\/i\u003e, a new addition to the Lab series, focuses on kid-friendly clays - air-dry, home-made, and polymer- that are safe and easy to use at home or in the classroom; no kiln required.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArt teacher Cassie Stephens makes clay a focus of her classes with amazing results. In\u003ci\u003e Clay Lab for Kids\u003c\/i\u003e, she continues her creative explorations with 52 hands-on projects ranging from 2-D monster magnets and coats of arms, to 3-D bobble-head dolls, Day of the Dead skulls, animal friends, marionettes, and treasure boxes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn creating with clay, kids are introduced to a wide range of cognitive and manual skills: they'll work three-dimensionally; make figurative models; use their imaginations in making jewellery and toys; design with colour; and decorate with paints.","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46993393877228,"sku":"9781631592706","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781631592706.jpg?v=1763086225"},{"product_id":"stitch-and-string-lab-for-kids-by-cassie-stephens-9781631597367","title":"Stitch and String Lab for Kids","description":"With 46 inventive projects,\u003ci\u003e Stitch and String Lab for Kids\u003c\/i\u003e contains everything from simple sewing, embroidery, and weaving to string art, needle felting, and yarn crafts!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eStitch and String Lab for Kids\u003c\/i\u003e leads children, step by step, through a huge range of sewing and fiber art projects. As they go, they will learn a variety of techniques, develop dexterity and coordination, and enjoy making a variety of creative projects. Kids will employ simple embroidery stitches to embellish pillows, wall hangings, t-shirts, and patches. Sewing projects include finger puppets, a sketchbook jacket, and custom plushies. Children will learn how to make custom looms to weave bookmarks, bracelets, and even a mini rag rug. They will also experiment with string art, needle felting, shibori dyeing, pompom animals, as well as finger knitting, yarn art, and cool wrapping projects.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach project includes a materials list and illustrated steps, and the book is filled with useful tips, tricks, and shortcuts. Stitch samplers will teach the basics, and templates are included for plushies and stuffies. Kids are encouraged to make variations and personalize the projects to their own style and personality.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese 46 creative projects offer a broad and rich sampling of sewing, fabric, and fiber crafts-\u003ci\u003eStitch and String Lab for Kids\u003c\/i\u003e is perfect for keeping kids busy with educational activities at home, learning techniques and experimenting at school, or having a ball at camps and parties. Parents, teachers, homeschoolers, and facilitators will appreciate the easy, illustrated instruction and the curriculum-friendly format, with projects that can be completed in any order.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe popular \u003ci\u003eLab for Kids\u003c\/i\u003e series features a growing list of books that share hands-on activities and projects on a wide host of topics, including art, astronomy, clay, geology, math, and even how to create your own circus-all authored by established experts in their fields. Each lab contains a complete materials list, clear step-by-step photographs of the process, as well as finished samples. The labs can be used as singular projects or as part of a yearlong curriculum of experiential learning. The activities are open-ended, designed to be explored over and over, often with different results. Geared toward being taught or guided by adults, they are enriching for a range of ages and skill levels. Gain firsthand knowledge on your favorite topic with Lab for Kids.","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47363001417964,"sku":"9781631597367","price":45.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/25306953482768.jpg?v=1772910642"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/cassie-stephens.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}