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Make Creative Art Lessons From Anything: 5 Out-of-the-Box Items

Have you ever opened your supply closet and seen the same untouched art materials year after year? Imagine what would...
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Recharge with These 5 Art Activities at the End of the Semester

The end of the first semester is a busy time marked by holidays, finals, colder weather, and the final push...
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Portraits & Paper Mache Ideas that POP! Powerful Art Projects for All Levels

Artmaking is at full speed, and students are deep into making conceptual portraits and upcycled sculptures. In this episode, you’ll...
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Curiosity Over Comfort: Designing Art Exercises That Challenge and Inspire

Remember that glorious feeling when a student makes a creative breakthrough? It’s that “aha!” moment, that electric spark of innovation,...
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Fall Art Room Vibes: Spooky Art Teacher Fun & Art Supply Revivals

It’s officially fall, and this month, it’s all about pumpkins, costumes, and the spooky side of the art room. In...
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Failed to Fabulous Printmaking: How to Turn Mistake Prints into Art Room Masterpieces

Printmaking is a process of precision. Whether you’re carving a relief block, pulling a screen print, or printing a lithograph,...
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5 Ways to Spark Critical Thinking About AI in the Art Room

Art teachers are in the heat of summer, but for some, our brains are already gearing up for the fresh...
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Brighten Your Classroom: 6 Summer Art Projects for Year-Round Sunshine

There’s something about the sun that makes anything feel possible. Maybe it’s the warmth, maybe it’s the golden light, or...
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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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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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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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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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