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Puppets for all ages made from recycled objects and the supplies in the art bag (or easily found). Supplies needed: toilet paper rolls, paper, popsicle sticks, pipe cleaners, markers, colored pencils, beads, glue, scissors, yarn, tape, fabric scraps, downloaded templates.

Use oil pastels to bring flowers to life! Inspired by Georgia O'Keefe's paintings we will look closely at the central stamens and unfolding petals. These micro observations on large paper will translate into beautiful works of art for all ages. Supplies needed: oil pastels, paper large and small, pencil, flowers or pictures of flowers.

Using basic geometric shapes, triangles, rectangles, circles and ovals, learn to draw elephants doing lots of moves. Also learn to shade the letter E with a peeling shadow. Supplies needed: pencil and paper.

Using 7 steps of basic geometry shapes, triangles, rectangles, circles and squares. Learn how to draw a dinosaur and how to shade the letter D. Supplies needed: pencil, paper.

Fun warm ups with markers, drawing silly characters and stuff. Learn how to start drawing mouths, noses and eyes. And finish up with an artistic layout filled with your cartoon vision. Supplies needed: paper, markers.

DIY WEAVING- by Shelly Korte Search around for some sticks, grab a couple colors of string, yarn and some scissors and get ready to make a beautiful hand woven wall hanging. Add in beads, pop-tops, or old jewelry to decorate your weaving. We'll be weaving at home with homemade looms made from cardboard or a clipboard to create an artful wall hanging. Supplies needed: cardboard or clipboard, yar...

WHIMSICAL LANDSCAPES RECYCLED COLLAGE with Shelly Korte Raid your paper recycling bin! Gather paper, cardboard, fabric scraps and other trinkets from your junk drawer and treasure bag from the Route 66 Arts Alliance. We will create a layered landscape inspired by the majestically textured New Mexico landscape. Also needed: scissors, glue stick, paper or cardstock.

Self Portrait in a Mirror with Lenora Romero is a fun way to draw your own self portrait with markers and a mirror. Supplies needed: mirror, paper, markers, cookie sheet and water.

Find bits and pieces on a nature walk right outside your door. What can you find? Add to your collection with beads, feathers, sequins, beans and rice from your art bag and home kitchen. Gather all your treasures and make a Nature Bracelet with duct tape or masking tape, both included in your art bag. Supplies needed: treasures from your walk, other great finds from your home and art bag, sciss...

WHERE I'M FROM POETRY & ROAD SIGNS- by Shelly Korte Use the provided poem template to compose a visual poem that plays off of the people, places, and things that you love. With your writing as a jumping off point, we will create road signs to inspire and uplift others by sharing your own symbolic language. Supplies: Paper, scissors, markers, pencil, glue stick, recycled containers for the shape...

Think about where you want to make your artwork in your home. Set it up with this short video and the supplies included in your Art Bag. You will need a white plastic bag, scissors and tape, included in your bag.