I found myself looking through my archives for some Christmas favorites. So, I thought it would be good to place…
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Robin Homeschool Art and Nature Study Lesson
This robin homeschool art and nature study lesson is hosted by me and the children. This homeschool learning time is…
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Blueberries: A Pastels Tutorial
We recently enjoyed this tutorial again for a little Blueberries for Sal Five in a Row fun. Blueberries: A Pastels…
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Leaf: A Pastels Tutorial
Nana’s leaf a pastels tutorial is a fun and easy one to enjoy in celebration of fall leaves! This lesson…
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Queen Anne’s Lace: A Pastels Tutorial
Fresh with visions of roadside lace in our heads, Nana led us in a very quick pastel lesson. We’d brought…
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Fireplace: A Pastels Tutorial
It has been most wintry in our southern part of the country these days. So we appreciated the toasty feel…
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Christmas Ornament: A Pastels Tutorial
This lesson is quick enough to enjoy this week before Christmas. A present to you from Nana and the Hodgepodge!…
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Easter Crown of Thorns Chalk Pastel Art Tutorial
This pastel of Christ’s crown of thorns is a personal favorite of mine as we enter the Easter season. An Easter…
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Soft Chalk Pastels: Storage and Cleaning
If you or your students are serious about continuing to work with pastels, it makes sense to protect the pastel…
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Art with Pastels Plus Winter Fun Tutorial
Many of my friends know of our art habit. My mother, Nana, is a Master Artist. A couple of times…
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iPastels App Review and More Art Apps
Chalk pastels are “blessedly messy,” as Nana says. Yet we’ve found a way to avoid the mess and enjoy pastels…
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Pumpkin Craft, Art and Recipes
We absolutely love this duct tape pumpkin my Aunt Patti made! It is a store bought, plastic pumpkin decorated with…
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10 Creative Summer and Beach Art Projects
With only a few school things to tie up, my thoughts turn to summer. Projects you can enjoy at home…
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