Another cute activity for multiple ages is air-dry “velvet” clay - the foam kind that quickly dries into very lightweight products. Very easy cleanup and very low commitment, with an interesting sensory feel.
It’s usually associated with very childish outputs, but with a little support (toothpicks and tin foil) you can make more sophisticated forms, which inspire the teens to compete on a higher level - and in the finished products, give the little ones some extra toys to play with.
They don’t have to be TOO sophisticated to be charming and pleasant…
Especially if you add some accessories - here, a simple saddle and foxy hunter…
Little stories can then be told with the products.
Which ends up giving the other adults time to recharge, makes some memories and adds more toys to the repertoire.
And if you’re the guiding adult, it can be moderately stimulating too! Unlike other kid’s crafts that dry your brain out with boredom.
Personal challenges here involved
Very small equine sculpture
Limbs limited in scope by composure around broken shards of toothpick
No reference photos / sketching
Unsophisticated tools (scissors, toothpick)
Additional accessories to increase play value
Poses you don’t get in most horse sculptures - there is currently no extant Breyer in the “landing a jump” pose and, I had actually hoped to render one; this little guy serves as a sketch!
So in conclusion, a good way to entertain and support kids - even if you don’t identify as being a brilliant kids’ entertainer!
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