ART CONNECTS KIDS
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​Art Connects Kids!

​In need of kid-friendly art projects that you can do at home? Well look no further! 
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Spanning a variety of media from painting to sculpture to creative writing, there is something for everyone. We hope to inspire kids to get creative during this crazy time, as well as give parents a helping hand with these original art projects which can be utilized and modified for all ages.


Explore fun and unique Art projects for kids!  

These projects were designed by undergraduate students in the Detroit Connections course at the University of Michigan.
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Sculpture

Create sculptures inspired by famous works of art using materials you have at home!
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Fibers Fun

Learn how to make 3 different wearable fiber projects with basic materials!
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Storytelling

Find out how to make a puppet character and craft a story inspired by them!
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Art through inspiration

A variety of kid friendly projects that are inspired by art movements and artists throughout history!
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Crafts and countries

Here you will find projects inspired by different countries around the world!
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This website and its content was created by undergraduate students in the Detroit Connections course at the University of Michigan Stamps School of Art and Design.

Detroit Connections is taught by faculty member Melanie Manos.  If you have questions please contact melmanos@umich.edu. 

Website support from Larrea Young (laryoung@umich.edu).

  • Home
  • Art Connects Kids
    • Sculpture >
      • How to Make Playdough
      • How to Papier-mâché
      • How to Make Human Figure with Bendy Wire
      • Share Your Work
    • Fibers Fun >
      • Quilted Blanket Project
      • Pom Pom Project
      • Wearables Project
    • Storytelling >
      • Build Your Character
      • How to Make a Story
      • How to Tell Your Story
    • Inspiration >
      • Become a Famous Painter
      • Collaging Your Feelings
      • Minimalist Landscapes
      • MIXED MEDIA COLLAGE
      • Watercolor Flowers
    • Crafts and Countries >
      • Australia
      • Mexico
      • Russia
      • India
      • China
  • YAAAA
    • Fibers >
      • Fibers Sculpture Project
      • Fibers Video Workshop
    • Sculpture >
      • Sculpture & Light Project
      • Lamp Making Video Workshop
    • Painting >
      • Sound & Painting Video Workshop
    • Animation
    • Illustration >
      • Illustration Project
      • Comic Through Song Video Workshop