Like a virtual children's art museum, Artsonia is an online collection of kids' artwork from around the world. Kids can take the masterpieces they've created and upload them onto the website. Family and friends can then visit the artwork and participate in activities that allow them to take an active role in a child's art education, even if they live far away. There is no cost to participate, and Artsonia currently has artwork from children in over 100 countries.

There is no cost to participate and the site includes artwork from children in more than 100 countries. Artsonia is a young, Chicago-based company, and was recognized by the National Art Education Association (NAEA) in 2005 for its outstanding contribution to art education in the United States.

Homeschoolers can also find a variety of complete lesson plans created by art teachers. And many artsy gift items available for sale online.

Home Education Magazine offers free online newsletters, discussion boards, a networking list, and selections from the magazine, including articles, interviews, columnists, resources, reviews and more.

HSC is a statewide organization of homeschooling families with lots of help to offer you and your family in your homeschooling journey.

HSC publishes a bimonthly newsletter, the California HomeSchooler, which carries news about HSC, local and regional support groups, homeschooling resources, and more. The HSC Legal/Legislative Team monitors legislation and other state activities that might affect homeschooling in California.

The website contains information about HSC, including its mission and current board of directors, as well as an online version of our free booklet, Empowering Families: Starting the Homeschooling Journey, as well as a current list of HSC County Contacts, and information on resources, both online and off.

Mailing address is:

HSC

P.O. Box 77873

Corona, CA 92877

The Pacifica School District offers a homeschool program for parents of kids K-8, living on the northern Peninsula. Art, science, writing classes, and field trips are offered.

Opal'z Soaps is an art center that specializes in ... you got it: making soaps. It features a drop-in-and-make-your-own soap bar, as well as classes in soap making, lotion crafting, lip balms, and more. Young artists can choose from many different shapes, colors, decorations, and scents.

The center also offers party packages and camps.

An online resource for homeschooling families in San Francisco.

Studio 4 Art offers fine art classes daily in painting, drawing, clay, wheelthrowing, sewing, and mosaics.

The center hosts seasonal fine art camps, monthly PJ Party nights, birthday parties, ladies nights, Scout/Brownie troop events, and themed workshops.

Teach-At-Home is a resource website for the homeschool community, providing information and features designed to make homeschooling easier, more rewarding, and less costly.