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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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.
Finger Knitting
Learn two creative methods of finger knitting! In this Family Art Workshop, we focus on the chain stitch and the
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Yarn Birds
Create your own flock of springtime birds! Yarn Birds are a perfect activity for kids and adults alike. This activity
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Handprint Drawings
Think beyond the classic “hand turkey”—what else can your handprint become? Your fingers can transform into legs, wings, fins, or
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Pine Cone Flowers
Turn a pile of dried pine cones into a bouquet of blooms! Pine cones can be turned into zinnias, coneflowers,
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Decorative Hot Air Balloon
Take your creativity to new heights with our Decorative Hot Air Balloon family art workshop! In this hands-on activity tutorial,
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Cardboard Sculptures
Follow along for a fun and creative family art activity where we’ll explore different techniques to build amazing cardboard sculptures!
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Wax Paper Lanterns with Botanical Inclusions
Join us for a fun and creative Wax Paper Lantern family art workshop where imagination lights the way! Perfect for
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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,
3Thank 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!
