What is Second Hand September? Do you prefer to listen? You can listen to the audio version of this post below. Second Hand September is an initiative originally created by Oxfam in the UK to encourage people to shop second hand. The idea is to inspire people...
A lesson from art class I have always loved the quote from Bob Ross, We don't make mistakes, just happy little accidents. It is a phrase that we tell our students frequently in class. That there are no mistakes in art just different ways of working. It...
Breaking Down Drawing How I Teach Children To Draw Here at The Craft Corner we never say can't. In this video at the bottom of the post, I talk through how I break down drawing to make it much more approachable and less daunting for beginners and children...
We are back! Delighted to be able to offer an in person class for our Junior artists in Celbridge starting next week. It is so important, especially for younger children, to be able to express their feelings and emotions and creativity and ability to channel your imagination...
My job as an art teacher is not to give my students the answers One of the most important teaching lessons I learnt early on in my career was that I am not there to solve the problem, my role as a teacher is to give my students...
Free Easter Craft Ideas Free Easter Egg Template to create your own Easter cards, bunting or window decorations. Download below Download your Easter egg template See all our online Easter arts and craft events for 2021 https://youtu.be/N3VUPnTEuME See all our online Easter arts and craft events for 2021 ...
Learn how to draw sea creatures with these easy to follow step by step video tutorials with The Craft Corner Each of these drawing videos shows you how to draw different sea creatures. From the simple fish to a crab, the jellyfish and sea turtle a...
Painting is just another way of keeping a diary. - Pablo Picasso I love this quote from Picasso, mainly because it is so true, painting is a wonderful was to express your emotions, to chill out and relax. I know for me, that when I need to unwind,...
Learn how to make your own magical mirror image painting with Vanessa from The Craft Corner Materials you will need Paint Paint brush White Paper ...
Did you leave it too late to buy a Father's Day Card? Or maybe you want to make your own. I always think handmade cards are the best. So here are some templates and tips on how to make your own diy father's day cards with...