Peru art projects for kids

After a few years of having this project on my 'to teach' list, I finally got around to trying paper plate weaving with my Grade 4-6 mi...

Art takes many different forms around the world. With this box, you can introduce your child to a few exciting cultures and create art that's inspired by these places.Kids will get the opportunity to make textiles inspired by the women of Peru w

During Hispanic Heritage month learn about traditional Amate painting style on tree bark by doing a version with kids with crumpled bags.

Are you looking for an easy weaving project to try with the kids? Well, look no further! Today's llama weaving craft is such an easy and cute way to introduce the art of weaving to kids. Plus, you won't need any special materials to try it out. Are you ready? Let's get weaving! How to Weave and Adorable Llama (with kids!) Materials Needed: Scissors Corrugated Cardboard Yarn Markers (We love Sharpies!) Masking Tape Optional: Print out my llama template Small Pom-Poms How to Weave a Cardboard…

As part of my current residency I did these masks with Grade 2/3 today. They are studying Peru in Social Studies so we are investigating the gold masks of the Inca. This was an excellent lesson. We completed most of the project in a 1 hr session. Here are some of the masks that we made today. We still have to add the sequins and coloured paper. MATERIALS REQUIRED: - canvas board or rectangular piece of heavy cardboard, ours are 6"x8" - black and gold acrylic paint - scraps of thin and thick…

Llama Art Project | Deep Space Sparkle

This project was inspired by a friend's recent amazing trip to Macchu Picchu. Truly a bucket list moment! Since the chances of me making the trek there anytime soon are nonexistent, the consolation prize was to do an art lesson based on the Peruvian llamas. There are over 7 million llamas in South America. They are highly intelligent animals that are easily trained. They are raised for their wool, to carry loads and pull carts. And since they are in the camel family, they can survive weeks…

This project was inspired by a friend's recent amazing trip to Macchu Picchu. Truly a bucket list moment! Since the chances of me making the trek there anytime soon are nonexistent, the consolation prize was to do an art lesson based on the Peruvian llamas. There are over 7 million llamas in South America. They are highly intelligent animals that are easily trained. They are raised for their wool, to carry loads and pull carts. And since they are in the camel family, they can survive weeks…