We love using master artist painting styles to inspire all types of crafts. the pointillism style, made popular by artists such as George Seurat, is the art of using “dots” to create a picture. Children can use this “dot to dot” concept to create pictures of all kinds.
WHAT YOU NEED:
- Tin cans of all sizes – smooth & ridged
- Brown paper bag pieces cut to fit and wrap around can
- Tape
- Pencil and marker
- Nail
- Hammer
- Towel
- Optional: tin funnels
WHAT TO DO:
- Fill tin can with water, leaving 1/4″ at top. Leave in freezer overnight.
- Have your little artist draw with pencil on the paper, which has been cut to fit the can. The pictures should run the length of the paper. Simple designs and shapes are best. Snowflakes, snowmen, circles and stars make great themes for any winter holiday!
- Create a “dot to dot” of the image using a marker. Wrap the paper around the can and tape the seam.
- Lay the can on a towel and using the hammer and nail gently punch holes where the dots are marked.
- When all the holes have been punched your design is complete. Remove the paper and ice.
- Place a small candle inside and light up your holidays with these charming Tin Can Candle holders.
This project is courtesy of our friends at My Masterpiece Art Studio is located at 7905 SW Cirrus Drive, Beaverton. They offer classes and camps to a range of ages and host special events like Arty Parties for kids and adults.
