Online Art Classes for Homeschool Students

Online Art Classes for Homeschool Students

How does someone take an art class online? When families start to look at taking AP art courses online, they often have questions about how such a hands on class works online. The main answer is through video.   What I wanted to share with you today, are examples of how students receive feedback. Feedback […]

How to find FREE Art Supplies to Make Sketchbooks with your Kids

How to find FREE Art Supplies to Make Sketchbooks with your Kids

Art supplies can be expensive, they can also be FREE. If you take the time to look around, you might be surprised at how many supplies you already have. Creating within constraints is a creative practice, as it forces you to solve a problem with what you have around you. Making you and your kids […]

A Behind the Scenes Look at the AP Art History Exam

A Behind the Scenes Look at the AP Art History Exam

If you’re thinking about taking the AP Art History course for Homeschool Students online, I wanted to give you an overview of the AP exam. I do not require students to take the AP exam with the college board. Some students choose to take the AP Art History course to learn more about art history […]

Homeschooling High School Doesn’t Have to Be Hard

Homeschooling High School Doesn’t Have to Be Hard

  Homeschooling for high school can be hard, at least when it comes to some subjects, which is why a lot of people look for online courses and support. For kids that have a strong interest in Art and Art History, online AP courses are a great option. You can either take them for credit […]

What’s it like to take an online AP Art Course?

What’s it like to take an online AP Art Course?

Taking a course online is a great opportunity to have a flexible schedule. It also gives you access to courses that you may not be able to attend otherwise, but it can also be lonely. In my AP ( advanced placement) Art and Art History courses I work hard to help you ( as the […]

How to Help Child that is a Talented Artist

How to Help Child that is a Talented Artist

You are an avid art lover.  You want to improve your skills, but you’re not really sure where to turn. You’ve watched a lot of youtube videos, and read a lot of art and drawing books, but you feel like there is still something missing. AP Drawing and AP 2D Design are just what you’re […]

DIY Accordion Fold Sketchbook

DIY Accordion Fold Sketchbook

  I’ve been making a lot of books lately and I’m really excited about this one. Accordion fold books work great as sketchbooks, but can also be fun if students are creating comic strips, or wanting to tell a story through the work. They can be turned one page at a time, or stretch out […]

Summer Online Art Education Conference

Summer Online Art Education Conference

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  Have you registered for The Art of Education Universities, online summer conference? The last day to register is July 24.  I’ll be presenting on How to Empower Your Students to Take Charge of Their Art Class Experience.   It seems like the last people students blame their classroom outcomes on are themselves. Maybe you’ve heard […]

How to Make a Sketchbook From Materials that You Already Have

How to Make a Sketchbook From Materials that You Already Have

If you follow me on instagram (teacher.kane), you know that I’ve been making a lot of sketchbooks/journals. I’ve always had a love for paper, and as I looked through my studio, I realized that I have a pretty big paper stash. I decided that it was time to take all of the paper and turn […]

How to Keep your Kids Creative This Summer

How to Keep your Kids Creative This Summer

If you’re looking for some fun and simple ways to help your kids be creative this summer, give this a try. It’s a great activity to take in the car while you’re traveling for vacation. I had some labels lying around and decided to create stickers ( you can do the same thing with post-it […]