Every double-sided art easel on the market is built for indoors. They are made from Red Cedar, fold flat for storage, and come with paper rolls and paint cups designed for a kitchen table or playroom. The ONP Double Sided Art Easel is built for outside. The frame is Western Red Cedar - the same rot-resistant, weather-stable material used across the full ONP outdoor range - and at 48"H x 27"W and approximately 30 lb, it stands firmly in a backyard, a childcare outdoor classroom, or a preschool garden through every season without needing to be brought in.

One side is a chalkboard. The other is a whiteboard with a plexiglass panel. Two children can work simultaneously, facing each other from opposite sides, each with a completely different surface and a completely different medium. We carry this across North America because that two-child format - one on chalk, one on markers, both creating at the same time - is one of the most consistently engaging outdoor creative stations we have seen in early years settings.

Key Features of the ONP Double Sided Art Easel

• Chalkboard on One Side - A full chalkboard surface that children can draw, write, and mark on with chalk, then wipe clean and start again; the natural matte texture of a real chalkboard provides a tactile drawing experience that is noticeably different from a whiteboard
• Whiteboard/Plexiglass Panel on the Other Side - A smooth whiteboard surface for dry-erase markers, water-based paint, and drawing; wipes clean easily and is responsive to a wider range of art media than chalk alone
• Two Children Can Create Simultaneously - The double-sided format means two children can work at the same time, each on their own surface, facing each other across the easel - a format that naturally encourages conversation, observation, and collaborative creative play
• Western Red Cedar Frame - Built from cedar that requires no staining, resists rot and insects naturally, and lasts 15 to 20 years outdoors; the same durable material used across the entire ONP outdoor furniture range and a genuine step up from the pinewood used in every indoor easel competitor
• Toddler-Scaled at 48"H x 27"W - Proportioned for toddlers and preschoolers to reach the drawing surface comfortably while standing, with the stability of a heavier outdoor unit rather than the lightweight portability of indoor folding easels
• All-Weather Outdoor Construction - Cedar and plexiglass construction is weatherproof and can remain outdoors through rain, sun, and freezing temperatures without warping, cracking, or requiring seasonal storage
• Approximately 30 lb - Sturdy Yet Portable - Heavy enough to stand firmly outdoors without tipping during active play, yet light enough for an adult to relocate between outdoor settings as needed
• Minimal Assembly Required - The easel ships almost ready to use with only minimal assembly needed, reducing setup time for educators and families

Skills Developed Through Outdoor Easel Play

• Fine Motor Coordination & Pre-Writing Readiness - Drawing and mark making at a vertical surface engages shoulder, arm, and wrist movements that directly develop the hand control and pencil grip needed for writing; the outdoor cedar easel provides this at the right height for sustained toddler and preschool use
• Creative Expression & Visual Communication - Working on both a chalkboard and a whiteboard across multiple sessions builds children's confidence with different media, expands their visual vocabulary, and gives them two distinct sensory experiences of mark making
• Collaborative Play & Social Communication - Two children creating simultaneously on opposite sides naturally generates conversation, comparison, turn-taking, and shared storytelling that enriches both social and language development
• Bilateral Coordination - Using one hand to draw and the other to steady a tool, the board, or found materials engages both sides of the body and supports the bilateral integration that underpins handwriting and many self-care skills
• Connection to Nature & Outdoor Creativity - Creating art in an outdoor environment, incorporating natural materials, and working in natural light builds the environmental awareness and sensory attunement that nature-based educators actively cultivate

Ideal for

• Early years childcare centres, preschool gardens, and outdoor classrooms
• Montessori and Reggio-inspired settings where outdoor creative expression is part of the daily programme
• Occupational therapists supporting fine motor, pre-writing, and shoulder girdle development
• Families with outdoor spaces wanting a durable, long-lasting creative play station
• Schools building outdoor STEAM and creative arts zones
• Any two children who want to create together, each with their own space, at the same time

• Dimensions: 48″ H X 27″ W
• Weight: Approximately 30 lb. sturdy, yet portable.
• Materials: Western Red Cedar with chalkboard and whiteboard/plexiglass panel