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Trend Watch: What’s Hot (and Teacher Approved) in Art Ed
As the world shifts rapidly around us, so does the way students learn, create, and connect. From digital media to…
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Podcast
From the Archives: Blown Away with Momoko Schaefer
In this episode from the archives, Tim sits down with the incredible Momo Schafer, glass artist and fan-favorite from the…
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Article
Sizzling Supplies: Heat Up the Art Room with These 8 Hot Must-Try Tools
Art education thrives on innovation, experimentation, and engagement. While foundational materials like paint, paper, and clay are timeless, introducing fresh…
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8 Innovative Printmaking Shortcuts & Hacks to Simplify Your Art Lessons
Are you a busy art teacher juggling tight budgets and minimal prep time? If so, this series is just for…
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Article
Ignite Your Artmaking: Explore 5 Art Mediums that Bring the Heat!
As summer heats up, so can the art mediums that you use—quite literally. From working with a kiln to create…
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Podcast
The July Mailbag: Clay Scraps, Pacing Curriculum, and The Perfect Teacher Day (Ep. 474)
Tim and Amanda return with the July Mailbag to answer your most pressing art ed questions! They explore creative ways…
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Article
Join the Summer Fun with Collagraphs: The Best of Collage and Printmaking!
Summer is the time of no rules—to let loose and play. What better printmaking medium to explore than collagraphy? Collagraphs…
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Video
Streamline Your Digital Art Lessons with These 9 Media Arts Hacks
Are you a busy art teacher juggling tight budgets and minimal prep time? If so, this series is just for…
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Article
Jumpstart Your Creativity: 5 Easy Mini Art Practices for Art Teachers to Try This Summer
During the school year, art teachers dedicate their time and energy to nurturing students’ creativity. In the midst of this…
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Podcast
Pushing the Boundaries with Found Object Bookmaking (Ep. 473)
In today’s episode, artist and educator Juana Meneses joins Tim to explore the art of bookmaking with found objects. Juana…
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Article
Dear Art Teacher, You Deserve to Be the Artist Too! 5 Ways to Encourage Creative Flow
As art teachers, it can be so easy to get caught up in the teaching part of our jobs that…
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Video
Teach LaToya Hobb’s Relief Portraits to Your K-12 Students w/ Speed Dating & Scratch Art (Ep. 5)
Learn how to bring the artist LaToya Hobbs to your K-12 art classroom! Start with a brief crash course of…
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