Physical Space

All art teachers seem to use their desks differently. While some teachers restrict their desks to strict “no student zones,” other teachers...

One of the roles of being an art teacher is classroom setup and preparation. Unfortunately, included in this role is...

If you’re not careful, the simple act of passing back art can take even the calmest class and turn it into...

Storage space is always an issue for art teachers. It seems like no matter how much you have, it’s never...

Clay. It’s one of the most intimidating mediums art teachers use. Maybe it’s the sheer amount of stuff to store:...

Organizing your paint supplies can easily become a headache. How do you decide what stays in a cupboard and what...

Let me start by saying that I know routines are extremely important, especially in the art room. However, it wasn’t until this...

What first comes to mind when you think of a typical art room? If you’re anything like me, you’re thinking...

Art teachers fall in a variety of places on the clay spectrum. Some love it while others despise it. Some are experts...

If you’ve ever ordered supplies, you’ve likely been overwhelmed by all of the available paper and pencil options. Who knew...

How to teach the Elements and Principles of Art continues to be a hot discussion topic among art teachers. Some of...