7 Photography Lessons Done For You
While my first year of teaching was 10 years ago, I still have some pretty distinct memories of excitement and terror when I was handed my schedule; Darkroom Photography Digital Photography Jewelry/Metals Foundations Sculpture I had no experience or background in jewelry/metals, and while I’d taken a film photography class in college, taking a class, […]
Is Your Sketchbook Too Precious?
Sketchbooks are wonderful tools for processing information, recording inspiration, and working out ideas. Often times, when they become precious either because of the amount of money we spent to buy them or because we’re trying to make them perfect for people to look through, we miss the whole point of a sketchbook. Your sketchbook shouldn’t […]
How to Plan Your Week
It’s time to talk about how to get ALL OF THE THINGS done. The truth is….. YOU CAN’T. You can do a lot, but you can not do everything. Teachers are horrible at accepting this fact. And that’s not necessarily bad, except that it can leave you feeling bad and leave you feeling like you’re […]
One Easy Way to come up With Creative Ideas
If you follow me on Instagram you know that I’ve been doing a lot of exploring with paper weaving. Today I want to talk about the idea of a carryover idea, and how you can use that in your own work, or with your students. It’s a great way to keep your work moving […]
AP Art and Art History Courses for Homeschool Students
It’s hard to believe that another school year is about to start. While many of you have already sent in your application and ready for AP Art and AP Art History classes to begin, there are some of you that are still on the fence. One of the hardest things for people to wrap their […]
3 Resources for Teaching Fiber Arts This Year
I’ve been writing a lot for The Art of Education over the last few months, and while I”ll continue to share new ideas, resources and content here, I also want to make sure that you’re not missing the other articles. Below is a collection of articles related to fiber arts in your art room.
Tips on Using Air Dry Clay
While I’ve used air dry clay in the past, it’s only recently that I’ve taken the time to really explore and experiment with it. While I still have a long list of things that I want to try, in the video below, I’m sharing some of the things that I’ve tried recently. making my own […]
Weaving Ideas for Your Classroom
When working with fibers have students think of it as another tool to make lines and marks. This student used their sewing machine to create a drawing. .. If you’re going to draw with a sewing machine do some tests with different weights of paper and stitch distance first. Thin paper with really close stitches […]
What to do When Your Teenager Wants to be an Artist
”Creative work is not a selfish act or a bid for attention on the part of the actor. It’s a gift to the world and every being in it. Don’t cheat us of your contribution. Give us what you’ve got.” ~Steven Pressfield When I was a kid my two favorite things to make where, drawings […]
How does an online art class work?
How does an online art class work? That’s the most common question that I get when people hear that I teach AP art and Art history courses online. My usual answer is that it isn’t that different. With technology, video, and photography we’re able to be well connected. Anything that I would usually demonstrate […]