{"product_id":"art-workshop-for-children-how-to-foster-original-thinking-with-more-than-25-process-art-experiences-paperback","title":"Art Workshop for Children: How to Foster Original Thinking with More Than 25 Process Art Experiences - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBarbara Rucci\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBetsy McKenna\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eArt Workshop for Children\u003c\/i\u003e is not just another book of straightforward art projects. The book's unique child-led approach provides a framework for cultivating creative thinking and encourages the wonder that comes when children are allowed to freely explore the creative process and their materials.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e As children work through these \u003cb\u003eopen-ended workshops\u003c\/b\u003e, adults are guided on how to be facilitators who provide questions, encourage deep thinking, and help spark an excitement for discovery. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Children explore basic materials and workshops that use minimal supplies, and then gradually add new materials to fill the art cabinets as well as new skills and more complex workshops. Most workshops are \u003cb\u003esuitable to preschool-aged children\u003c\/b\u003e, and each contains ideas for explorations and new \u003cb\u003etwists to engage older or more experienced artists\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003eInterspersed throughout are \u003cb\u003esidebar essays\u003c\/b\u003e that introduce perspectives on mess-making, imperfection, the role of adult, collaborative art, and \u003cb\u003ethoughts on the Reggio Emilia method\u003c\/b\u003e, a self-guided teaching philosophy. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e These pieces underscore the value of art-making with children, and support the parent\/teacher\/care-giver on how to successfully lead, question, and navigate their children through the workshops to result in the fullest experiences.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBar Rucci\u003c\/b\u003e is passionate about two things: children and art. She is a professional graphic designer, art teacher, blogger, and mom to three creative thinkers. Bar graduated from Skidmore College with a degree in art and a minor in early childhood development. After college she spent a decade on artistic entrepreneurial pursuits. She painted murals, designed textiles, created a children's clothing line, and finally taught herself graphic design. It was this last venture that became her calling, allowing her to stay home and raise her children. In 2012, she began her blog, Art Bar, a place where she explores her love of child-led art experiences and handmade things. Soon thereafter she began teaching art in her home. For more inspiration, visit Bar's blog and follow her on social media: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWebsite: www.artbarblog.com\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstagram: @artbarblog\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFacebook: facebook.com\/artbarblog\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePinterest: pinterest.com\/barrucci\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwitter: @artbarblog\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBetsy McKenna\u003c\/b\u003e is a firm believer in the brilliance of the young child and their natural born creative process. A Reggio inspired teacher and administrator; she is passionate about creating high quality educational opportunities for all children. She currently resides in New York City as an educational consultant and leadership coach, and has three grown children who remain her greatest source of inspiration. \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 10 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 15, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51760279650592,"sku":"9781631591433","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/8106b8062c5aa6130c045d3ed15bd2e5.webp?v=1780176319","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/art-workshop-for-children-how-to-foster-original-thinking-with-more-than-25-process-art-experiences-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}