Collage Workshop for Kids

Name: Collage Workshop for Kids
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781631595202
Price: 24.99 NZD
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Rip, snip, cut, and create with inspiration from The Eric Carle Museum

By Shannon Merenstein

Series: Workshop for Kids

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Summary

Collage Workshop for Kids by Shannon Merenstein is a delightful guide that inspires children to explore their creativity through collage art. The book introduces a range of projects that encourage young artists to experiment with textures, colours, and materials, fostering both imagination and artistic expression. Each activity is designed to be engaging and approachable, making it perfect for children eager to create their own artistic masterpieces.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This engaging workshop-style book may appeal to you if you're looking for creative ways to inspire young artists with hands-on, imaginative art projects. With its focus on collage, it offers children the opportunity to explore textures, colours, and materials, fostering their artistic skills and encouraging self-expression in a fun and accessible manner. Perfect for kids who love crafting and eager to embark on artistic adventures.

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Be inspired by The Very Hungry Caterpillar creator, Eric Carle, in Collage Workshop for Kids, a colorful art instruction book on collage techniques for children.

Description

Collage Workbook for Kids pairs highlights from the collection of the Eric Carle Museum of Children's Book Art with instructions on collage technique. Chapters explore favourite art themes for kids and demonstrate how to work with coloured 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.

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Collage Workshop for Kids

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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Collage Workshop for Kids by Shannon Merenstein is praised for its engaging and interactive approach to art, offering innovative project ideas that inspire creativity in children. Reviewers often highlight the book's clear instructions and emphasis on using accessible materials, making it an enjoyable and educational resource for both kids and their caregivers.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781631595202

Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 November 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Quarry Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 152

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Series: Workshop for Kids Shannon Merenstein

About the Author

Shannon Merenstein is the owner, creative director, and lead educator of Hatch Art Studio in Pittsburgh. She is endlessly inspired by the creativity, joy, and imagination of children. Shannon returned to Pittsburgh after graduating from Pratt Institute, where she studied painting and art education. For the past eight years, she has been an art educator and instructional coach at the Environmental Charter School in Pittsburgh, all the while dreaming up and testing out new and creative art projects for children. Part art-making studio, part community-gathering space, Hatch aspires to be a special place in Pittsburgh for people of all ages to explore, create, and imagine.

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