Saturday Art Lab : Kandinsky / abstract art

In this winter-themed Saturday Art Lab, children will explore how colors, shapes, and movement can express feelings and tell stories without using words. Inspired by abstract artists such as Wassily Kandinsky, students will learn how artists use line, color, and form to communicate emotion and energy in their work.

We’ll begin with a brief, engaging look at the artist’s life and creative process, helping kids understand why artists create abstract art and how feelings, music, and movement can influence visual expression. Children will be encouraged to notice how different colors feel and how shapes can show calm, excitement, warmth, or curiosity.

During the hands-on portion, kids will create their own abstract mixed-media artwork, experimenting with paint, drawing materials, and collage textures. Emphasis is placed on process over perfection, allowing each child to develop confidence, creativity, and personal artistic voice.

The session ends with a gentle reflection and share circle, where…