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Did you know that students who study art are four times more likely to earn academic honors? Arts and crafts have been around for centuries, and there are many different ways that you can make art. From scrapbooking and sewing to painting, sculpting, and drawing, there are lots of different types of arts and crafts to enjoy, and you can explore many of them at home.
One way to really enjoy and appreciate arts and crafts from around the world is to take a virtual field trip to some of the world's most famous art museums. These tours can take you through museums and their collections without ever leaving home.
A fun way to engage with arts and crafts is to try some fun games and activities online. These activities give an inside look at different types of arts and crafts, provide some history, and allow you to make your own art, too.
Crafts give art a little more dimension, rather than just a flat image. These projects can decorate a room or an entire home and make for an out-of-the-box crafting experience.
If an individual wants something quicker and easier to make at home, drawing and painting are great options. One of the most basic options in art, drawing and painting can still be complex and beautiful. And there are plenty of resources online to help young artists learn how to draw and paint.
If you've thought about a career in the arts, you have lots of different options to choose from. There are plenty of resources to help determine what options are out there and what might be the best fit for each person.
Whether you’re just looking for some fun activities for your little one or to take your own arts and crafts or other hobbies to the next level, there’s a few great options to get supplies for yourself or your family on the cheap.
Hobby Lobby is home to thousands of Arts and Crafts supplies. Additionally you can get supplies for other hobbies including picture framing, jewelry making, sewing, scrapbooking and much more! They often offer free shipping and sometimes a 40% off Hobby Lobby coupon on any one regular priced item which is a code online or as a printable coupon for in-store use.
If you can’t find what you’re looking for there, a couple other options are Michael's and JOANN Fabrics. These are both great options for scoring your arts and crafts supplies on the cheap. You can often find 20% to 40% off JOANN coupons (online and in-store) so we suggest not shopping without them (they come up almost all the time so waiting is worth it).
Kohl's offers an Arts & Crafts section with hundreds of products from popular brands including art supplies, crafts, kits and more. From creative candle making kits to letters there are many fun kits available. The best part is that Kohl’s often has discounts available and even allows for stacking coupons. Most often you can find 15% off, but sometimes up to 30% off, when entering a Kohl’s promo code during online checkout when shopping from your desktop or mobile device.
Target has a robust Arts & Crafts section where you can shop by age as well as by type. They also have a Kids' Crafts deals section and over 1000+ products for under $15 bucks. They offer craft kits art supplies, but also project ideas. To save at Target you can enroll in their RedCard (RedCard holders get 5 percent off both in-store and online orders when using the card). Additionally you can save 10% to 20% off on various categories by using a Target promo code during checkout. Note that Target frequently changes their offers and most only last a limited time.
Staples also has a pretty robust Arts & Crafts section with hundreds of items including a wide assortment of kids' craft kits, games, and toys from popular brands like Melissa and Doug. Easily find supplies for painting, drawing, scrapbooking, and more. Often there is a 20% off Staples promo code available for a discount you can use online or in-store, so be sure to apply that before you checkout!
Got additional arts and crafts, virtual experiences, or other free educational resources for home learning that we haven't mentioned? If so, please get in touch and we'll consider adding to our list!
