Fine Art Puzzles, Color Matching, Drawing, & Typography!

Make a simple up-cycled bird feeder using materials you might already have at home!

Did you catch the historic SpaceX launch that took place over the weekend? Checkout this highlight video if you missed it! For this week's activity, let's try drawing the Dragon Capsule with this awesome tutorial from Art For Kids Hub then you can try your hand at creating a whole scene in Outer Space with this step-by-step PDF from Art Projects for Kids ! Checkout these other resources if you'd like to learn more about SpaceX: Kiddle & Kids News Submit photos of your artwork to wbgc.virtual@gmail.com for a chance to have your work featured later in our blog!

Get inspired by nature in your own back yard!

Origami Cranes & Drawing Challenge 6!

Try turning the letters of the alphabet into pictures & learn a little about hieroglyphics!

Tune in with our Visual Arts Director, Jocelyn, and let's get creative & turn some of those empty cardboard rolls into CRAFT TUBE CRITTERS! Search Pinterest for some inspiration or come up with something totally new! Be sure you have adult supervision before trying anything at home & submit pictures of your finished critters to wbgc.virtual@gmail.com for a chance to be featured in another post.

See if you can capture Bob's latest pose at home using whatever materials you have around the house to draw (or paint!) Bob to the best of your ability. TIP: Start with a simple line drawing to capture the pose, then try to pay attention to the highlights & shadows. BONUS CHALLENGE: Bob had to take a trip to the store to restock his pantry - see if you can fill his arms up with grocery bags & whatever else he might be carrying! Submit photos of your drawings to wbgc.virtual@gmail.com by April 23rd for a chance to be featured in the next Drawing Challenge blog!

Tune in with our Visual Arts Director, Jocelyn, as she guides us through an acrylic painting of a "Bridge in Spring" - Please note that this tutorial is sped up significantly, we would encourage you to pause or re-watch as you go! Be sure you have adult supervision before trying anything at home & submit pictures of your finished paintings to wbgc.virtual@gmail.com for a chance to be featured in another post. Now let's get our creative space set up, crank up our favorite tunes, & LET'S PAINT! Materials: -surface to paint on (paper, canvas, cardboard, etc) -paint brush (or a brush alternative) -cup of water & a paper towel (for washing brushes) -palette (we used a paper plate) -acrylic paints (red/yellow/blue/black/white)

See if you can capture Bob's new pose at home using whatever materials you have around the house to draw (or paint!) Bob to the best of your ability. TIP: Start with a simple line drawing to capture the pose, then try to pay attention to the highlights & shadows. BONUS CHALLENGE: Try giving Bob some silly cartoon muscles to match his pose this week! Submit photos of your drawings to wbgc.virtual@gmail.com by April 23rd for a chance to be featured in the next Drawing Challenge blog!

Join our Visual Arts Director, Jocelyn, and learn how to make a simple origami fortune teller! Click HERE to download the instructions. Please check with a parent or guardian before trying anything at home. Submit photos of your crafts to wbgc.virtual@gmail.com for a chance to be featured in another post!

Bob decided to bust a move this week! See if you can capture his new pose at home using whatever materials you have around the house to draw (or paint!) Bob to the best of your ability. TIP: Start with a simple line drawing to capture the pose, then try to pay attention to the highlights & shadows. BONUS CHALLENGE: Try designing a fancy costume to fit this week's pose! Submit photos of your drawings to wbgc.virtual@gmail.com by April 16th for a chance to be featured in the next Drawing Challenge blog!

Join our Visual Arts Director, Jocelyn, & learn how to make a bouquet of tissue paper flowers! Be sure you have adult supervision before trying anything at home & submit pictures of your finished projects to wbgc.virtual@gmail.com for a chance to be featured in a later post! Materials: -tissue paper (check old gift bags, coffee filters work too!) -scissors -string OR pipe cleaners -OPTIONAL empty cardboard tube TIPS: After it's been folded, try trimming both ends of your tissue paper (either a rounded half circle, or a triangle point) and see what happens to the 'petals'!

Bob is feeling silly! See if you can capture his new pose at home using whatever materials you have around the house to draw (or paint!) Bob to the best of your ability. TIP: Start with a simple line drawing to capture the pose, then try to pay attention to the highlights & shadows. BONUS CHALLENGE: Try drawing a character from one of your favorite shows or movies in the same pose as Bob! Submit photos of your drawings to wbgc.virtual@gmail.com by April 9th for a chance to be featured in the next Drawing Challenge blog!

Tune in with our Visual Arts Director, Jocelyn, as she guides us through an acrylic painting of a "Simple Spring Forest" - Please note that this tutorial is sped up significantly, we would encourage you to pause or re-watch as you go! Be sure you have adult supervision before trying anything at home & submit pictures of your finished paintings to wbgc.virtual@gmail.com for a chance to be featured in a later post. Now let's get our creative space set up, crank up our favorite tunes, & LET'S PAINT! Materials: -surface to paint on (paper, canvas, cardboard, etc) -paint brush (or a brush alternative) -cup of water & a paper towel (for washing brushes) -palette (we used a paper plate) -acrylic paints (red/yellow/blue/black/white)

Our Visual Arts Director, Jocelyn, wants to challenge YOU to draw our friend from the Art Studio, Bob! You may use whatever materials you have around the house to draw (or paint!) Bob to the best of your ability. TIP: Start with a simple line drawing to capture the pose, then try to pay attention to the highlights & shadows. For an added challenge: try drawing yourself in the same pose as Bob! Submit photos of your drawings to wbgc.virtual@gmail.com by April 2nd for a chance to be featured in the next Drawing Challenge blog!

Join our Visual Arts Director, Jocelyn, and learn how to make a simple origami fortune teller! Click HERE to download the instructions.Want to take it one step further? Checkout this link from Pinterest for some ideas to turn your fortune teller into a "Cootie Critter!" Please check with a parent or guardian before trying anything at home. Submit photos of your crafts to wbgc.virtual@gmail.com for a chance to be featured in another video!