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Aubrey Didonato

Hello! I am Aubrey DiDonato, an artist, teacher, and writer. I have been teaching in various formats since 2014. I own Intimatepaper Fine Art Studios in Eagle, Colorado, where I teach lessons and small classes to those in my community. Along with my personal venture, I teach courses at Colorado Mountain College. It is important for me to help others find their creative joy and freedom in making.

Previously, I’ve worked in non-profit printmaking studios, art centers, universities, and high schools (with up to seven preps and lots and lots of students). I gained a wealth of knowledge and experience in the classroom and on the school’s leadership team. I recently transitioned into teaching in my studio space to allow for more time with my son. It has been a whirlwind of learning and adapting.

My passion for teaching and making comes from the impact art and mentor teachers had on me during difficult times. Art is always there; having art teachers as guides to help and support me in my creative endeavors has been highly impactful. Creativity has always been a pillar in my life, allowing me to grow, flourish, and overcome.

I look forward to empowering others to share their same support and passion. You never know the difference you are making. I am honored to be a part of The Art Of Education community. It’s a platform to share my love and understanding of artmaking, creating, and teaching.

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From Blah to Aha! 5 Playful Art Lesson Planning Ideas That Work

Art teachers teach amazing art lessons all day long… but where do those lessons come from? Whether you write your...
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Tiny Acts, Big Impacts: The Power of Creative Play for Art Teachers

Art teachers juggle a lot—lesson planning, grading, and managing student creativity—all while trying to maintain their own artistic spark. Finding...
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Why Monotype Printmaking Matters Beyond the Art Room & How To Make One

A monotype isn’t a process you encounter every day in the K-12 art room, which is why you should add...
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Failure-Friendly Art Rooms: How to Redefine Mistakes as Learning Opportunities

Failing equals bad, right? Wrong! Failure is often seen as a sign of inadequacy or a lack of ability, especially...
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Back to Basics: Do We Need to Grade Everything in the Art Room?

The stacks of artwork, bellringers, and artist statements pile up fast, and it can be challenging to keep up! You...
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Screen Printing Success: A Step-by-Step Guide for Busy Art Classrooms

Screen printing in a classroom with 30 or so students can feel impossible. However, with solid planning, screen printing is...
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Balance Tradition & Innovation: A Deeper Look at Common Grading Practices

Note: Adhere to your district and school’s grading policies. It is imperative to get permission, support, and buy-in from your...
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Discover an Unexpected Way to Teach Value Through Drypoint Printmaking

One of the Elements of Art we spend a lot of time on in foundational courses is value. Apply those...
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How To Unlock the Power of Paper with 8 Simple Graphic Design Exercises

Graphic design is all around us—from our bag of coffee grounds to our school’s logo. Understanding the origin of graphic...
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How to Transform Stencils Into Elevated Printmaking in the K-12 Art Room

We live in an infographic-saturated world, surrounded by custom t-shirts, mugs, and posters. What a prime opportunity to harness the...
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Back to Basics: Master K-12 Art Relief Printmaking on a Budget

Do you feel like your materials and mediums are the same-old, same-old? Quickly bring a new accessible medium into your...
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How to Support English Language Learners In Writing Powerful Artist Statements

Artist statements are a valuable part of the artmaking process; however, approaching them can be uncomfortable, especially when you have...
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