This set comes with assorted wood shapes and a special tool that allows children to customize their projects with three different engraving heads. Launch date: 2008.

This 22-piece set includes a 100-sheet, 4” x 6” sketch book and 20 mini markers in a brightly colored canvas wrap case. It has “a ‘real artist feel’ in terms of presentation and supplies,” Shirley Miller, director of education and public relations for Loew-Cornell, told TDmonthly. Launch date: April 2007.

This kit includes a 100-sheet, 4” x 6” sketch book and four brush markers in yellow, red, green and blue. “[The] compact carrying cases have a ‘grown-up look’ with kid appeal,” Shirley Miller, director of education and public relations for Loew-Cornell, told TDmonthly. Launch date: May 2007.

This colorful 80-piece set includes 20 crayons, 16 markers, 12 watercolor cakes, 14 mini color pencils, 12 oil pastels, one glue, one drawing pencil, one pencil sharpener, one palette and one paintbrush. “[This set] includes oil pastels, which are often not found in smaller (100-piece or less) children’s art kits. Oil pastels produce rich vivid color and can be used to create more complicated pieces,” Shirley Miller, director of education and public relations for Loew-Cornell, told TDmonthly. Launch date: April 2007.

These themed kits combine Eric Carle’s beloved characters and hands-on art fun into activity books that teach important learning concepts. "Chubby" art supplies are friendly and easy for young hands to hold, and children are encouraged to express their ideas and thoughts about the world around them by creating their own keepsake works of art. These kits give parents and children a chance to spend quality time together learning and playing. The My Shapes Activity Kit includes an activity book, eight Chubby mini color pencils, six Chubby mini markers, four twistable crayons, one child-safe sharpener and one multi-color pencil. Launch date: June 2007.

Part of a new line called Arts Sets for Dummies, this kit comes with a For Dummies 24-page instruction book that covers materials, techniques and terminology, and tips for success in a clear, concise manner. Art supplies include 10 acrylic paints, six white nylon brushes, two painting boards, one palette knife, one palette, one drawing pencil, one pencil sharpener and one eraser, all organized in a richly stained wood carrying case. Launch date: April 2007.