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Mar 23 2020

WAG@Home DIYs

Self isolating with the kids? Why not take on a simple art project? Watch this DIY shamrock tutorial with WAG Learning & Programs Coordinator Cara Mason (along with her adorable daughter!)

To make Marbled Shamrocks you’ll need:
– Paint in yellows, greens, and blues
– Paintbrush
– Scissors
– Tape
– Tinfoil
– Paper with a clover drawn on it

Instructions:
– Tape a sheet of tinfoil to your table
– Add dollops of

blues, yellows and greens
– Encourage your child to mix the colours together
– Cut out the shamrock shapes and press the paper into the paint, peel it off, and repeat
– Tape your shamrocks to the window!

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2 thoughts on "WAG@Home DIYs"

Carol says:
March 31, 2020 at 10:18 pm

Kids had a great time making their creations. Great Idea to keep kids entertained!!
Thank you!

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Winnipeg Art Gallery says:
April 1, 2020 at 8:21 am

Thank you for your feedback Carol! Much appreciated :)

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