Artist Carolyn Bennet recently gave a kaleidoscope workshop to kids and there was a nice article about it.
Carefully selecting colorful beads for her handmade kaleidoscope, nine-year-old Gianna Campanelli said she wanted to pick shapes that she and her parents would enjoy.
“The best part of making a kaleidoscope is that it’s so nice to share the beautiful view,” said Gianna as she carefully arranged translucent pearls, hearts and even dollar signs at the base of her creation. “And no matter how many times you look through it, the picture is never the same.”
I’ve done a similar workshop at my local library for kids and their parents and it was really rewarding. Everyone had fun and the oohs and aahs as people traded their completed scopes were delightful. Everyone started with the same kit, but ended up with something uniquely their own.
If you get a chance to teach a kids’ workshop or just share your art with some kids, take it. It takes some planning but it’s well worth it. 
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