Author: Amber S.

Figment Creative Tinkering Boxes- Exploring Loose Parts

In my Figment Creative Labs art classes, we explore a lot of different materials and do a lot of exploratory play.  I often offer the kids a selection of loose parts to inspire creativity or as an invitation to play or create.  This could lead to them building something, or […]

Shark Silhouette Sun Catcher Craft

I found these amazing magnifying sheets at Dollar Tree a couple years ago, and I just can’t get enough of them.  I snatch all of them up when ever I find them at Dollar Tree.  My favorite thing to do with the sheets is make sun catchers with the kids. […]

DIY Kid Built – Faux Stained Glass Art Gallery

Last week at Figment Creative summer camp we were big into building.  The kids got into building large forts… I’ll just show you. They really worked as a team (with definite team captains) using large wooden blocks, cardboard boxes, sheets, and anything else they could find.  They had a roof, […]