Amanda K.
Arts + Crafts, Creative Storytelling, STEAM, Passionate Upcycler
New York City
- I have published three craft books, with a new one on the way!
- My favorite craft supply is cardboard.
- I won a Hello Kitty coloring contest when I was 8.
Amanda Kingloff is the creative mind behind ProjectKid.com, a brand devoted to helping families build imaginative, beautiful lives through hands-on creativity. Formerly the lifestyle director at Parents magazine, Amanda is the author of several craft books, including Project Kid and Project Kid: Crafts That Go!, filled with inventive DIY projects that combine materials in unusual ways. While Amanda loves to create content, she gleans the best craft ideas from working with kids in real life. Amanda has lead countless craft workshops all over New York City, including a collaborative series with the Museum of the City of New York. She has also developed craft curricula for multiple summer camps on the East Coast. With a focus on crafts that are meant to be kept and proudly displayed, her mission is to empower kids to create the world they want to live in. She lives in Brooklyn, NY, with her husband, two kids, and cutest dog in the world.
Courses Taught
Fashion Forward!
Explore the history and culture of fashion from the 80s to today.
Mixed Media
This course will expose students to the fundamentals of mixed media!
Let It Snow Globe
Embrace the winter season with this creative and cozy workshop.
Digital Photography
We will learn how to take different genres of photography
Climate Heroes - An Earth Day Workshop!
Earth Day workshop with a superhero theme, interactive crafts, & more!
Crafty Book Club: A Workshop Series
Creating community as we bring beloved children's book to life!
Weaving Exploration
Learn patterns, textures, and beading while creating your own woven art!
Sustainable Stuffed Animals
Sew, design, and upcycle- create unique stuffed animals from old fabrics!
Creative Writing
All the tools your child needs to unlock the story inside them!
Craft Lab: Gift Making!
Create heartfelt gifts for a loved one!
Mother's Day Maker's Lab
Create homemade Mother's Day cards and keychains.
Fall into Gratitude
A mindful mix of Thanksgiving crafts, treats, and gratitude!
Handbuilding (Pottery)
Learn the basics of Hand building and mold Earth into art!
Art and Activism
Create bold visual art inspired by stories of activists and social justice.
Discovering Science Through Art
In this exploratory art course, students will explore STEM and creativity through hands-on art projects inspired by science.
Creative Art
Explore artists, techniques, and materials while creating bold, imaginative projects.
Textile and Jewelry
Create handmade jewelry and textiles while exploring color, texture, and design!
Craft Lab: Father's Day
Craft your way to an epic Father's Day!
Up-Cycle and Create
Transform everyday materials into creative art through upcycling projects!
DIY Crafts and STEM
Create fun DIY projects while exploring the science, math, and engineering behind them.
Holiday Camp
Keep kids engaged on school break days with fun, full-day enrichment activities.
Spy Kids: A STEM Workshop
Join us for this workshop: where science and espionage collide!
Colliding Colors: STEAM and Stories
Science meets storytelling!
Artistic Storytelling: Explore & Create
Use art materials to tell personal stories through comics, zines, and illustrations.
Magical Makers
Create movie-inspired STEM projects where science feels like magic.
Read Across America: Puppet Workshop!
Inspire a love of reading with hands-on crafts and tasty treats!
Relief Print making
Carve, roll, and press your way to bold and beautiful handmade prints!
Paper Collage
Create layered works of art while learning color, perspective, and storytelling.
Making Jewelry, So Much More than Bling!
Making jewelry is about so much more than bling!
From Junk to Journal
Let's get scrappy and learn how to turn trash into journal treasure.
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