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How to Inspire Students to Use Their Sketchbooks in a New Way
Note: Be sure to review all resources and preview all artists before determining if they are appropriate to share with...
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The Dangers of Shopping as an Art Teacher
I headed to the restaurant supply store, list in hand: Flour Cake pan Paper plates I left with: 3-foot-tall whisk...
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How to Help Students Develop a Body of Work
Students often create a work of art, turn it in, and are ready to move onto the next project. As...
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11 Fascinating Jewelry Artists to Share With Your Students
When I was first told I would be teaching a jewelry/metals class, I panicked. I had no experience and no...
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3 Creative Ways to Use Straws in the Art Room
While my abilities in the kitchen are limited to making coffee or eggs, I’ve always had a love for the...
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How to Use Radical Candor With Your Students
Are you tired of your students talking while you’re talking? Frustrated with late and missing assignments? Overwhelmed with the number...
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10 Inspiring Ceramic Artists to Share With Your Students
When students hear the words, “clay,” or, “ceramics,” they often think of pinch pots, mugs, and bowls. While all of...
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How to Have Your Students Pretend to Be Famous Artists
I’m one of those teachers who is forever writing new lesson plans. If I end up using a lesson or...
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10 Photographers Your Students Will Love
Students live in a visual culture, and taking photos is a normal part of their everyday life. In order to...
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How to Help Students Uncover Their Creative Process
Do you know what your ideal creative practice looks like? While in graduate school studying creativity, one of my assignments...
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How to Help Students Embrace Their Differences
Students with learning differences can find it challenging to uncover their talents. It’s all too easy to focus on their...
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Why We Should Keep Darkroom Photography Alive
Like many of you, my heart broke a little (okay, it fell to pieces) when I read Tim’s article, It’s Time...
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