Art Wednesday

Make Your Own Playdough!

Try this super easy playdough recipe. All you need is cornstarch, baking soda, water, and food coloring if you want to add color. Try your hand at molding and sculpting 3D art!

Click here for instructions to make playdough at home.

Blind Contour Challenge

Every good artist needs lots of practice to master their skill. However, you don’t need to be a fancy artist to enjoy a drawing exercise that has been used for the past 80 years: blind contour drawing! This drawing activity isn’t meant to be perfect—in fact, it’s the opposite! Even though your drawings may look a little silly, this technique helps artists focus on the outline, or the shape, of whatever they are drawing. Now, it’s your turn to try!

Click here to download a PDF with instructions and material needs!

Spotlight: Edmonia Lewis

Edmonia Lewis (1844-1907) was a Black and Chippewa woman who became an internationally renowned sculptor through her unique creations. She persevered through numerous racist accusations that endangered her career and life, and her work often reflected her identity and experience as a Black and Native woman.

Click here to learn more about Edmonia Lewis. Check out some of her sculptures below!