Drawing Workshop for Kids

Author: Samara Caughey
Publisher: Quarry Books
ISBN: 1631599437
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 146

Book Description
Help kids build confidence and find their own creative voice through this collection of 25+ invitations for drawing. In Drawing Workshop for Kids, art educator Samara Caughey, founder of the highly praised family-centered art studio Purple Twig, shares drawing activities that support the development of creative, confident children ages 7 and up. All kids need to begin engaging in the pleasure of these simple yet inspiring drawing projects are a pencil and paper. Along the way, new materials are introduced, giving kids the opportunity to experiment with new techniques. Each of the three main chapters—drawing from life, drawing from images, and inventive drawing—focuses on techniques to explore, such as observation, mark making, shadow, line, composition, detail, contour, and perspective. Drawing Workshop for Kids strives to inspire children to investigate drawing and develop their own approach to art, building creativity and confidence.

The Girl's Guide to Building a Fort

Author: Jenny Fieri
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
ISBN: 1524869589
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 188

Book Description
An entertaining guide for girls on how to make the world into their workshop—with screen-free, hands-on activities for independent exploration, making, building, and play. The Girl’s Guide to Building a Fort shows girls and their grown-ups how to knock down the four walls holding them in and transform each day into a canvas for play and adventure. This illustrated, information-packed guide is for Hands-On Girls, girls who want to fix things, make things, and learn more about the world around them. The book contains two sticker pages and dozens of activities, projects, and games—many of which can be done in 30 minutes or less with materials you already have in and around your home—and fun and interesting information on everything from how to spot constellations and change a bike tire to how to make your own jerky and what to do if you get lost in the woods. It’s the must-have book for anyone, big or little, who’s ready to learn new skills, get a little dirty, and reconnect with the whimsical, gutsy girl in each of us.

Building Children's Ministry

Author: Tina Houser
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
ISBN: 1418583634
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 209

Book Description
A step-by-step guide to building a strong children's ministry that is a vital part of the church. People know they are called to children's ministry when they get goose bumps and butterflies from something a kid says or an idea that they know will communicate the gospel to children. Building Children's Ministry provides the practical information to transform those feelings and that calling into a successful children's ministry that is integrated into the life of the congregation. The book is divided into topical chapters, including: Getting the support of the pastor and the congregation Statements of purpose Budgets and fundraising Recruiting and keeping volunteers Safety and security Discipline and appropriate policies Choosing and evaluating curriculum Publicity Building Children's Ministry is a practical guide through the challenging (but exciting) steps between recognizing the need for children's ministry and creating a program that ministers to children and their families.

The 2002 Collection

Author: Sudbury Valley School Press
Publisher: The Sudbury Valley School
ISBN: 9781888947236
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 380

Book Description
Edited email exchanges written related to Sudbury Schools

Building a New Home for Your Inner Children

Author: Gary Ludvigson
Publisher: Wellness Institute, Inc.
ISBN: 9781587410703
Category : Adulthood
Languages : en
Pages : 158

Book Description

Designing the Digital Experience

Author: David Lee King
Publisher: Information Today, Inc.
ISBN: 9780910965835
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 204

Book Description
Written for creative, tech-savvy, and business-minded individuals who want to increase the accessibility of their websites, this sensible guidebook explains the concepts behind designing experiences on the internet. From helping customers quickly find information and make their purchases to clearly communicating needs and interests, this resource will not only develop consumer loyalty but will encourage them to spread the word about the sites they frequent. Focusing on the three key areas of structure, community, and customers, designers will enable clients to focus on their own goals rather than on difficulties in navigating. Also included are tips on how to generate conversations with blogs, wikis, and podcasting to create a personal touch.

Keep Out!

Author: Lee Mothes
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 1603428593
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 225

Book Description
Build your own unique backyard playhouse. In this inspiring guide, Lee Mothes shows you how easy it is to construct the hideout of your kids’ dreams. With simple step-by-step instructions and plenty of innovative ideas to engage kids throughout the building process, the whole family can get involved in the fun. You’ll love constructing a personalized clubhouse with your kids, and your kids will enjoy playing in it for years to come. Just don’t forget the secret password.

PlyDesign

Author: Philip Schmidt
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 1603428321
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 321

Book Description
Make sleek and functional home furnishings from inexpensive plywood and other off-the-shelf materials using only basic hand and power tools. This unique building guide offers 73 innovative ideas for using plywood to make everything from desks and workstations to children’s playhouses. Projects for every need and skill level are presented with clear assembly diagrams, step-by-step instructions, and photos of the finished product. Discover the simplistic beauty plywood can bring to your next project and take pride in making your own handmade furniture.

A Career as a Carpenter

Author: Greg Roza
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 1448808030
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 82

Book Description
Carpentry is a profession that is just as important today as it has been throughout history. While the tools, techniques, and training may have changed, it still has results that only individual artisans can produce. From honestly confronting the kind of education they want to pursue in relation to goals, To how to go about finding an apprenticeship, this book offers the kind of concrete information that readers can use to build a rewarding life as a carpenter. Interesting sidebars and a helpful resource section provide additional details of all there is to know, learn, and seek about a life in woodworking.

Storey's Basic Country Skills

Author: John Storey
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 1603427376
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 577

Book Description
Whether you live on a small suburban lot or have a many acres in the country, this inspiring collection will empower you to increase your self-sufficiently and embrace a more independent lifestyle. A variety of authors share their specialized knowledge and provide practical instructions for basic country skills like preserving vegetables, developing water systems, keeping farm animals, and renovating barns. From sharpening an axe to baking your own bread, you’ll be amazed at the many ways learning traditional skills can enrich your life.