I often take the Madhouse kids out to museums and other places that can be deemed of cultural interest, but I always tend to shy away from art galleries. Part of the reason is that I'm not sure they'd find it very interesting but another even bigger part is that my own artistic knowledge is sadly lacking so I'd find it hard to present works of art and artistic techniques in an engaging way.
Having received a fabulous new art book though, I've now become a lot more inspired in finding exciting hands-on ways to introduce the Madhouse kids (and myself) to classic works and techniques in sculpture, textiles, ceramics and other 3D art forms.
The book includes 36 fun and creative activities inspired by 18 masterpieces of three-dimensional art, from Ancient Greece to the present day. It presents the work of art ...
Then explains the techniques.
And then encourages you and your children to experiment with these techniques in a fun, family-friendly project. It's given me loads of great ideas for enjoyable artistic projects during the holidays, and if I can make them educational as well as fun, that's definitely a win-win situation. You don’t need to know anything about art history, because a short explanation of each sculpture, ceramic, textile or installation is given along with the activities, as well as suggestions for how to explore the artworks further. Most importantly you don’t even need to be able to draw, because all the projects are simple, easy to follow and designed with children in mind.
Projects include Rodin’s The Thinker, Grayson Perry’s Rosetta Vase and Alphone Mucha’s Young Girl with Flowers. Every activity contains a detailed materials list and clear step-by-step instructions paired with photographs and top tips from the authors.
To enhance your adventures in art, you will find artists’ biographies, a helpful glossary of art-related terms and a list of locations where you can see the featured artworks in person at the back of the book. Furthermore the ‘Tools of the trade’ page will give you some extra pointers that will help you make the most out of each activity.
3D Art Adventures
Over 35 Creative, Artist-Inspired Projects in Sculpture, Ceramics, Textiles and More
by Maja Pitamic and Jill Laidlaw
Published by Modern Books - June 2016
Hardback, £14.99, Full colour throughout
Art/Parenting
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UK only. Closing date : 14/7/16
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Picnic parties if we ever get some sunshine.
ReplyDeleteFun days out to theme parks, farms, local parks, BBQs and play dates
ReplyDeleteWe are planning to have picnics and days out. We live by the seaside so spend lots of time on the beach. If the weather is bad we do lots of arty activities, play family board games or bake together.
ReplyDeleteHopefully days out in the great British countryside
ReplyDeleteMargaret Clarkson
ReplyDeleteWe are planning country walks and walks on the beach but I also want to do a lot of cookery this summer.
Treasure hunts in the garden or crafting inside if it's raining. When I go to car boot sales I often pick up bits & pieces for crafts & save them up for rainy days.
ReplyDeleteHave been busy collecting vouchers and tokens for days out during the last six months so hopefully we'll enjoy some nice day trips to local theme parks, museums and the cinema. x
ReplyDeleteWe are planning on going to the seaside for a few days, parks, farms and visiting some new places x
ReplyDeleteLots of outdoor adventure with a few barbecues and paddling pool fun olif the weather stays good
ReplyDeleteLots of outdoor adventure with a few barbecues and paddling pool fun olif the weather stays good
ReplyDeleteDays out at local parks, BBQs and theme parks.
ReplyDeleteme and lillie pops are defo going to collect some shells and pepples from the beach so that we can make our fairy garden
ReplyDeleteDays out on the good days and rainy day activities and movie night for when it is wet
ReplyDeleteLots of trips to the beach to go crabbing and paddling
ReplyDeleteKirsty Fox
lots of day trips to the park and crafts
ReplyDeleteI'm not entering because I won this book on another blogger site. I would definitely recommend the book, however, it has kept my 'other half' and Son1 out of mine and Son2's hair for ages as they enjoy doing the projects.
ReplyDeleteThe book is great from what I have seen.
Good luck to all who enter :)
Lots of trips to the park and picnics. CHERYL HADFIELD
ReplyDeleteI dont have any plans yet - would love to take them to yorkshire wildlife park or chester zoo
ReplyDeleteWe've planned to visit Chessington World of Adventures, scheduled a few cinema trips and i'm thinking lots of craft activities for when it rains too!
ReplyDeleteDo a lot walking of the coastal paths, visit castles, gardens and the zoo.
ReplyDeletewalking,cycling, being outdoors as much as possible if weather is good
ReplyDeleteWe have a few nights camping planned and trips to the park and beach and hopefully a trip to Blackpool Pleasure Beach.
ReplyDeletewe havent planned anything yet!
ReplyDeleteWant to go on lots of picnics x
ReplyDeletewe are hiking a lot - leanne w
ReplyDeletezoo's xx
ReplyDeleteIt all depends on the weather! Seaside, Woodland walks, Picnics, etc if it's good weather, otherwise, lots of Baking and Crafts, so this book would be great!
ReplyDeleteThe book keeps OH & Son1 happy and busy. I looked at it and think it is really good and also helps in teaching. Well recommended even though myself and Son2 aren't bothered
DeleteLots of painting and other messy crafts I always put off until the holidays!
ReplyDeletePlaying and watching cricket
ReplyDeletelots of art & craft days
ReplyDeleteHmm, at the moment its looking like lots of imaginative play and baking, it's rained every day!
ReplyDeletePainting, baking and fun family days out
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ReplyDeletedays out including a bike ride.
ReplyDeleteLots and lots of crafting and long summer walks to look at the flowers
ReplyDeletewe will be having family days out and lots of arts and crafts and baking
ReplyDeletewe will definitely be having a week away this summer, but aside from that, our plans are fluid xx
ReplyDeleteMost probably to the parks we have round here with the grandchildren.
ReplyDeleteGreat prize! Entered.
ReplyDeleteDown by our local river
ReplyDeleteKay Panayi
have entered. We love to visit the lake and see the ducks and geese x
ReplyDeleteWe have rented a farmhouse in Wales for a week and we are planning to explore the countryside with our 3 kiddies
ReplyDeletestaying at a friend's place in Cornwall - the rest of the time will be disorganised fun after a very busy term.
ReplyDeletei havent planned anything yet!!
ReplyDeleteSwimming, seeing family and friends, walks (@PeanutHog)
ReplyDeleteI'm only 21 and don't have kids, but I have a lot of days out and things planned with my family! I'd love to win this book, I really enjoy things like this.
ReplyDeletewe are going enjoy our garden this year have days out and lots of picnics in the woods x
ReplyDeleteGoing to the beach
ReplyDeleteI have bought a couple of new games and a couple of inexpensive outdoor toys. Other than that, it will just be walks to the park and an occasional picnic.
ReplyDeleteI don't have any children but I plan to take my little cousin on the local steam train for a trip!
ReplyDeleteWe've just booked to go to a Kite Festival. Really excited. Hope it's windy!!
ReplyDeleteWhen I'm off work, we'll spend time outside and do some crafts.
ReplyDeleteLots of outdoor activities weather permitting
ReplyDeletewe will be taking walks in the park , going for daytrips , lots of craft activities and baking , thats just what I have planned , what my daughter adds is another matter , I think I'll need a summer holiday myself after :)
ReplyDeletevisiting lots of local historical places
ReplyDeleteGoing for lots of long walks
ReplyDeleteLots of walks and fresh air
ReplyDeleteDunstable Downs - wonderful for picnics and kite flying - Bobby is trying to make his own kite - good luck on that one Bobs
ReplyDeleteKATHY D
Camping and lot's of cheap days out
ReplyDeleteThanks for the competition which I have entered
ReplyDeleteWe will be preparing for school starting and preparing for baby to come :)
ReplyDeletewe are moving home, but in between going to as many local events as we can
ReplyDeleteLots of trips to the beach
ReplyDeletetrips to the park
ReplyDeleteLots of trips to our local beach
ReplyDeleteVisiting local farms and having picnics :)
ReplyDeleteLove taking the grandchildren swimming and out and about to local parks and the seaside :)
ReplyDeleteDay trips to the seaside, swimming, camping and going to the park and woods with the dog.
ReplyDeletepicnics
ReplyDeleteTrips to the parks and to swimming pools.
ReplyDeleteGoing to the beach with my nephew and lots of play time xxx
ReplyDeleteHorse riding lessons and swimming
ReplyDeletewe are planning a pirate day when we will have a treasure hunt, pirate art and crafts, pirate food and games!
ReplyDeleteLots of trips to our local park, swimming and some picnics if it ever dries up!
ReplyDeleteTrips swimming, park, woods etc
ReplyDeletetidy their rooms so we can decorate....
ReplyDeletelots of park trips
ReplyDeleteGoing for lots of long walks
ReplyDeletenothing to much planned at the moment other that a few beach walks and maybe a picnic or 2
ReplyDeletegoing to the beach and having fun with friends
ReplyDeleteSeeing family
ReplyDeleteI will go to the beach and play games with my children!
ReplyDeletefab prize fingers crossed x
ReplyDeleteThat's an easy question (although using my great-niece and great-nephew as I don't have "small adults" of my own. We are very lucky that we live 5 minutes from Pontefract Park (with its racecourse and lake) so we can go and have a picnic and then a play in the playgrounds. After that we can go and feed the ducks. If they are tired for any reason, they enjoy playing in our garden and often take their crafty stuff outside when the weather is nice.
ReplyDeleteAll entered, not going away as my youngest(6) has been ill and spent alot of time in hospital, and now i am ill and going to take a few wks to recover.
ReplyDeletemainly a lot of day trips now they are older and cannot agree on much apart from the seaside is ace
ReplyDeleteI'll mainly be working but hopefully on days off we'll actually get out and about - maybe to the beach!
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