We have created a free ‘Easter Art Pack’ which has some lessons from us alongside worksheets and fun things to try. There is also a list below where we have gathered some of the best art resources available online. We hope this helps to give you some ideas, if you have any questions please email gemma@thisartofmine.co.uk and we look forward to seeing you when the studio opens again.
We hope you enjoy our Easter Art pack. It includes free lessons from us with video tutorials and worksheets to help you enjoy step by step art classes. There are also some fun ideas to have a go at and inspire you. The link that will be emailed to you expires 24 hours after you open it so be sure to print off or save the PDF before it disappears! (You will also be asked to fill in your address this isn’t saved anywhere or used for marketing it is just a website admin thing)
Here are the two video links from the Easter Art Pack:
Art Resources
We have put together a list of some of our favourite FREE art resources for you to explore and enjoy let us know how you get on…..
Online art lessons and projects for children https://www.deepspacesparkle.com
Lots of resources for Art and crafts for all ages https://www.craftscouncil.org.uk
Art ideas by a teacher of primary level students https://gomersalprimaryschoolart.blogspot.com/2020/03/creative-learning-at-home.html
Free resources from the Eden Project https://www.edenproject.com/learn/for-everyone?utm_source=resource-28-mar&utm_medium=email&utm_content=all&utm_campaign=resource&g4id=4
Inspiration for artists https://www.unitedartspace.org/freebies/
Documentaries/Programs to watch at Home
Below are a list of some inspiring things to watch. Please note that not all of these will be suitable for children.
BBC
Artists on Film: A series featuring BBC archive footage of major British artists
An Art Lovers’ Guide: An art history program based in three cultural cities
What Do Artists Do All Day: Offering an insight into the daily life of various artists. There is currently one episode available on BBC, but there are more episodes available on Youtube - definitely one to watch.
The Art Mysteries with Waldemar Januszczak: A series uncovering the secret meanings hidden in four famous paintings
Art of France: Andrew Graham Dixon takes viewers on a stunning visual journey through French art history
Netflix
Bob Ross: Enjoy these classic ‘how to’ guides with Bob Ross- ‘Beauty is Everywhere’ & ‘Chill with Bob Ross’
Abstract, the Art of Design: A series looking at the nature and power of design
The Creative Brain: A neuroscientist taps into the creative process
Sky Ladder - The Art of Cai-Gui-Qiang: Known for his spectacular pyrotechnic displays, this documentary follows the artist on his most ambitious project yet
McQueen: A look into the life and art of the legendary designer
Blown Away: Ten master artists turn up the heat in this glassblowing competition
Amazon
Exhibition on screen: This monumental series takes you into the world’s biggest art exhibitions
Off the Easel: A series following passionate artists to uncover their creative process
Mark Smith Photography
The Art of Photography Artist Series
Ted Talks
There are countless interesting Ted talks online, including these titles:
The transformative Power of Street Art, Art Therapy and Art as Empowerment