Create successful ePaper yourself
Turn your PDF publications into a flip-book with our unique Google optimized e-Paper software.
Arts<br />
YouTube<br />
A firm family favourite at Arts<br />
Crusade HQ is Art Hub for<br />
Kids. American Dad Rob is an<br />
illustrator who does a weekly<br />
drawing tutorial with his two<br />
kids and pops it up on his<br />
fantastic YouTube channel for<br />
viewers to draw along. Rob<br />
takes things so slowly that<br />
it really is foolproof and the<br />
sense of satisfaction the kids<br />
get from drawing their favourite<br />
characters is pretty ace. Try it,<br />
no matter the age.<br />
Make Film Play is another<br />
YouTube channel worth a look<br />
for video tutorials on how to<br />
bring art to life.<br />
Blogs & Websites<br />
Craftwhack is a blog run by New<br />
Yorker Jeanette Nyberg and she<br />
nails it for ages 8-15 with a great<br />
sense of humour in all that she<br />
does. She’s my go-to gal when<br />
it comes to seeking inspiration<br />
for easy-to-do activities, most<br />
recently making giant flowers<br />
for a Frida Kahlo-themed<br />
playdate. Yes, really.<br />
The Artful Parent, Allie No Flash<br />
Cards and Babble Dabble Do<br />
are three more worth a look-see<br />
for arty farty inspiration with an<br />
educational slant.<br />
Instagram is an absolute<br />
goldmine when it comes to<br />
creative inspiration for kiddos<br />
and adults alike. Check out Susy<br />
Rugg, aka @HandyWithScissors<br />
– an Australian who makes the<br />
funnest stuff with everyday<br />
recycled materials – her<br />
imagination knows no bounds<br />
and the projects are all simple<br />
and worth hanging on to after<br />
they’re done. @ArtFido is<br />
another account that distracts<br />
and amazes my kiddos. Visit it<br />
to see why. You’ll find me on<br />
there as @TheArtsCrusader too<br />
of course ;)<br />
IRL<br />
For anyone who prefers to get<br />
their art kicks In Real Life, Art<br />
Bash and Lemon Art Lab are<br />
two Hackney-based art clubs,<br />
happy to give the kids you love<br />
a #KickUpTheArts this Summer<br />
and beyond.<br />
Happy holidays folks. Swoosh!<br />
Read more on theartscrusader.<br />
blogspot.co.uk<br />
Kiddos Oisin & Edie (hiding) following Art Hub For Kids<br />
View of the bandstand in Victoria Park ©Heather James 2013<br />
Heather James: art<br />
Original artwork • giclée prints<br />
greetings cards • available for sale<br />
www.plantin.co.uk<br />
art@plantin.plus.com<br />
LOVEEAST JULY <strong>2016</strong> 21
Change language