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de Youngsters Studio: Portraits with Friends
Create or pose for a portrait in this art activity for kids inspired by Alice Neel.
By Jill McLennan, senior teaching artist
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de Youngsters Studio: Studying the Surface Printed Book
Create a book of printed and collaged textures observed in your neighborhood, using monoprinting and rubbing techniques.
By Jennie Smith, senior teaching artist
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de Youngsters Studio: Abstract Landscape Drawing
Create an abstract landscape drawing using a photograph as reference, inspired by artist Bernice Bing.
By Rea Lynn de Guzman, teaching artist
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de Youngsters Studio: Patrick Kelly Gift Box of Love
Create a one-of-a-kind decorative gift box filled with love, inspired by the signature looks of fashion designer Patrick Kelly.
By Hannah Freeman, senior teaching artist
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de Youngsters Studio: Expressive Portrait Inspired by an Old Photograph
Create an expressive portrait using a photograph as a resource, inspired by artist Hung Liu.
By Rea Lynn de Guzman, teaching artist
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de Youngsters Studio: Judy Chicago and Animals around Us
Enjoy a step-by-step art activity focused on humans’ relationship with animals.
By Jill McLennan, senior teaching artist
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de Youngsters Studio: Make an Art Book in the Style of Fernand Léger
Let’s follow Fernand Léger’s stencil technique to make a booklet of our own.
By Raphael Noz, senior teaching artist
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de Youngsters Studio: Nature-Inspired Abstractions
Create an abstract watercolor painting inspired by nature, such as the leaves from plants or trees.
By Rea Lynn de Guzman, teaching artist
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Art Activities for Family Fun in the Park
Here are some helpful tips for making your visit to Golden Gate Park creative beyond the museum’s walls.
By Anu Vaalas, Hannah Freeman, and Jennie Smith
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de Youngsters Studio: Meet a Tree
Create a three-part drawing that documents your in-depth exploration of a tree using observation, notation, and sketching.
By Jill McLennan, senior teaching artist
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de Youngsters Studio: The Beauty of Plants, One Postcard at a Time
Create a collection of botanical postcards as you explore the San Francisco Botanical Garden—or any other special garden!
By Jennie Smith, senior teaching artist
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de Youngsters Studio: Texture Tiles
Explore the sculptural properties of modeling dough, considering texture, pattern, and form.
By Hannah Freeman, senior teaching artist
