Learn to Paint Boats Like Claude Monet

In this lesson plan, students will learn to paint boats like Claude Monet. An example of Monet’s artwork Fishing Boats, Calm Sea (1868) is shown here. Growing up outside the port city of Le Havre, France, Monet was familiar with boats. His father earned his living servicing larger ships at his small shop. Monet never owned his own boat until the […]

5th Annual LilySarahGrace L.A. Craft Fair

Written by Robert Cambria, Executive Director of LilySarahGrace   As an organization committed to bringing the arts and creativity back into classrooms, it should come as no surprise that there are few events we look forward to more each year than our annual Los Angeles Craft Fair. This event not only offers more than a […]

Cactus Pen DIY

This is a cool project to make and give as a gift- or to treat yourself! Within this cactus plant is a hidden pen to help you plan out your adventures.  You only need a few basic supplies: air dry clay mini pen with cap mini pot paints and brushes toothpicks pea gravel or beans […]

Behind the Creativity with Mary K.

Behind the Creativity Here at Faber-Castell USA, we have a lot of fun turning our passion for creativity into fun experiences and thought you would like to learn more about us!   An interview with Mary K., Director of Product Development, Creativity for Kids Brand:    How long have you worked at Faber-Castell USA?  I’ve […]