Face Painting 
HOPE Art has a policy of painting faces. Art that can be created anywhere; from a hospital bed to the banks of a waterfall and it guarantees smiles. Face painting builds trust, intimacy and wearable art all at once.
Beads & Bracelets 
Name necklaces help us learn each students name from day one, it is also a great icebreaker project and gives the students something special to wear. Friendship bracelets are a great way to trade creativity with the kids.
I draw, U draw is a step by step process of teaching students to draw objects, animals, people and landscapes. It builds confidence, self-esteem as well as trains the artists’ eye and fine motor skills. Students explore watercolors, oil pastels, colored pencils and other media as ways of finishing their drawings. This is also the basis for our literacy program where students drawings will be used in a book naming each of the drawings in english, kreyol and french.
Murals 
We’ve created a number of murals in a variety of mediums, whether they be a photograph, drawing or painting; murals bring everyone together. We work together to create them, install them and take pride in their completion as a community. They are a lasting symbol of our time spent together.
Red + Blue = Purple! Students explore a variety of materials while learning to mix colors to make new ones. They’ll learn about primary, secondary, warm, cool & complimentary colors. And of course, make RAINBOWS!!
Weaving & Sewing 
Students learn techniques to create beautiful pieces of art as well as items for themselves. This weaving and sewing project started as a burlap wall hanging and ended as small tote bags which by the end of the week were filled with small treats and special items.
