Have Fun Creating & Learning with our Family Art Workshop Collection!
With over 80 video tutorials to choose from, creating & learning from home is easy with our Family Art Workshop collection featuring Pamela Weichmann on camera! Great for all skill levels & ages, each tutorial has engaging discussion questions & links for further learning.
New videos are now added on the first Tuesday of every month. Be sure to check back for more fun ideas to try at home! Click the “read more” link under each video for step-by-step directions & material needs.
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In-person Saturday Family Art Workshops are back!
Join us in the Education Studio on select Saturdays to create the latest video project. All materials are supplied free of charge. Walk-ins are welcome if seats are available. Upcoming workshops include: Paper Squishy (Nov. 23) and Agamographs (December 28). Reserve your spot with the link below!
Meet Pamela
Meet Pamela
Pamela Weichmann is a ceramic artist, arts administrator, and educator. You may have met her running the family activities on-site at WheatonArts! She received her Bachelor of Fine Art at Rowan University and her Master of Science at Drexel University. Her favorite thing about teaching & creating art is the challenge it presents to find new approaches to understanding & interpreting the world around us.
Agamographs
Learn to make an agamograph! An agamograph is a type of image that shows two different pictures depending on the
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Paper Squishy
A paper squishy is a homemade, squeezable toy made primarily from paper and soft materials. Join us and create a
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Foil Embossing
Metal embossing is a decorative technique in which a design is raised on the surface of a metal sheet by
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Layered Landscapes
Step into an imaginative world of depth and creativity! In this workshop, we explore the concept of creating depth in
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Rag Flower
Learn a new fun and creative family activity with our Rag Flowers project! Using simple materials like canning rings and
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Salt Dough Bean Mosaic
Salt dough bean mosaic is a fun and creative project for all ages! This activity combines the sensory joy of
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Rainbow Mobile
Create a beautiful hanging mobile using cardboard, oil pastels, and yarn! This simple and enjoyable project is perfect for all
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Nature Hunt Viewfinder
Get kids ready to dive into the great outdoors and unleash their inner explorer with a Nature Viewfinder! Blend creativity,
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Dried Bean Mosaic Flowers
Create interchangeable flower sculptures using cardboard, dried beans, and clothespins! The dried beans provide rich, natural hues to each petal
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Storybook Character Paper Bag Mask
Dive into the world of storytelling by transforming simple paper bags into masks inspired by your favorite storybook characters. Whether
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Stress Balls
Enjoy a stress-busting activity with this stress ball craft, blending the practical with the scientific! Learn how to craft a
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Laced Snowflakes
Turn excess cardboard boxes and yarn into stylish snowflake ornaments! This therapeutic activity is excellent for beginners and seasoned crafters
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Macramé Keychain
Discover the world of macramé with this intro-level tutorial on creating a spiral knot keychain! Whether making these for yourself
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Mandala Scratch Art
Carve in some calm & relaxing time to your week with this mandala scratch art process! Creating a handmade scratchboard
1Thank you to our sponsor, PNC Arts Alive!, for helping to make these video tutorials possible!
Our Family Art Workshop videos are brought to you free of charge. WheatonArts is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization with a mission to engage artists and audiences in an evolving exploration of creativity. Please help us in continuing to provide low cost, quality programming for our full community by making a donation today. Thank you for your support!
