Maker Monday: Yarn Art
Instead of using crayons or paint, fill in your drawing with yarn. This week’s Maker Monday activity, Yarn Art, makes use of all those scraps of yarn leftover from knitting scarves and crocheting afghans.
Yarn Art is a fun way to learn about colors, develop fine motor skills and explore creativity. The artwork can be as basic as stick figures or more involved according to the skill level and age of kids.
Supplies:
Yarn in multiple colors
Paper
Scissors
Glue
Markers or pencils
Begin with a drawing on the paper. Choose the colors and trim the yarn to the length needed. Apply glue to one color area at a time. Set the yarn into the space, filling the space with color.
Move on to the next space and continue with other colors. The result is a Van Gogh-like textured image with 3-D swirls of color. But even stick figure images can be fun for smaller kids.
For more Maker Monday projects and other fun stuff for kids, visit the Kidsburgh Activities page.
