Summer does not hesitate to arrive in Tuscaloosa, does it? But even though the days ahead are steamy and hot, we are so thankful for the slower, calmer days of summer. Children need a break from the routine of school and parents do too! At the Art Garage we love providing simple structured activities and unstructured space for children to create all summer long. Being inside with art is an opportunity to take a break from the sun and sweat. We’d love you to come visit us and relax in the cool studio while your children become creators. If visiting the studio is not something you can do right now, we have some ideas of summer art fun, at home! Here is our Art at Home feature for Macaroni Kids. Let it be something that helps occupy your children’s summer playtime without needing a screen.
A great summer art activity is a POOL NOODLE BOAT
SUPPLIES NEEDED
Plastic Straw(one from a drive-thru will work just fine)
One piece of white cardstock or construction paper. (If you have a watercolor paper, that would even be better.)
Watercolors
One inch of a pool noodle. (Parents need a pair of scissors to easily slice off a 1-one inch circle from the end of a pool noodle)
HOW IT WORKS
- With parent help cut off the circle from the pool noodle and get help folding white paper in ½ and cut the paper into a triangle (like the roof of a house). Cut a small slit in the top and the bottom of the triangle (big enough for the straw to fit through).
- With watercolors, decorate the triangle to look like a sailboat sail.
- Once the triangle is dry (a hairdryer speeds up the process), insert the straw into the top and bottom slit of the sail.
- Insert the bottom of the straw into the pool noodle foam.
- In the bathroom tub, sink, or outside play pool, let your sailboat go for a sail!
Enjoy sailing your boat and imagining where adventure it might be taking
As much fun as "Art at Home" is, you are sure to enjoy spending time at the Art Gage! There are still have some spots left in the Crafts Galore Art Camp and the Master's Art Camp. Check out the details below.
June 21-23
Crafts Galore Camp
CRAFTS GALORE ART CAMP: June 21st-23rd from 10am-12:30pm is a three day art camp. We will create different projects each day. Campers will create art through painting, crafting, and lots of mess making. Ages 4-5th grade approx.
June 28-30
Masters Art Camp
MASTERS CAMP: June 28th-June 30th from 10am-12:30pm is a three day art camp. We will create different projects each day. Projects will be inspired by famous artists. Ages 4-5th grade approx.
There are also membership options for summer or year round! They offer classes, birthday parties, field trips, and so much more! We just love the ART GARAGE! ~Stephanie Horton
