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Tiny Things Day / Micro Art Challenge

Micro Art Challenge

Children paint tiny artworks on mini canvases, small stones or card squares using fine brushes and a steady hand.

How to run it

  1. Set up mini canvases or small card squares with fine brushes and paints.
  2. Show examples of tiny art and talk about planning small details.
  3. Children sketch lightly in pencil, then paint their tiny piece.
  4. Display the artworks with magnifying glasses for viewers.

You will need

  • mini canvases or card squares
  • fine paintbrushes
  • acrylic paint
  • magnifying glasses
Make it easier or harderUse larger squares for less confident painters; older children can try painting on a single grain of rice.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3, Outcome 4Focused small-scale painting builds concentration, patience and fine motor control.

Fits these theme days

Tiny Things DayArt Attack DayBudding Artists

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