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How to Build an Easel

2 hours
About $45

Difficulty: Easy to moderate

All the parts are easy to make and fit together, but cutting and drilling hardwoods may slow things down

Age range: 8 and up

One of the best ways to encourage your children's budding creativity is to give them a place to practice their talents. This sturdy, portable artist’s easel is compact but able to hold colorful paints, brushes, pencils, markers, and more. And since it has two sides, your kids can enjoy drawing and painting with friends and siblings. Set it up in the corner of a bedroom or playroom and create an artist's corner—and keep the mess all in one place. It’s a perfect way for your little one to discover his or her inner Picasso!

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