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From Mess to Magic: 7 Reasons to Fall in Love With Chalk Pastels

Do you dread starting a chalk pastel project? Maybe dusty tables, smudged sleeves, and fingerprints everywhere quietly convinced you to...
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pan watercolor palettes
Article

Love at First Wash: 6 Reasons to Find Passion with Grocery Store Watercolors

Often overlooked, the one-dollar watercolor palette from the office supply aisle may be one of the most valuable tools in...
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Creative Futures at Stake: Exploring Art Careers in the K-12 Studio with Wild Art Supplies

Three mystery box rounds. Two art teachers. One chance to create frame-worthy artwork—Who will make their mark? The challenge? Art...
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relief that looks like a fossil and animal skull with paintbrush and white paint
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Fall In Love With Air-Dry Clay: How to Make It Work in the Art Room

Many art teachers approach air-dry clay with a healthy dose of reluctance—and for good reason! Cracking, breaking, rushed timelines, and...
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value scales and exercises on the white board
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Oil Paint: Easy to Love in the Art Room—Once You Get to Know It

Oil paint is often viewed as too advanced, too messy, or too expensive for the middle and high school art...
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Article

Media Matchmaker: What Art Medium Are You?

Do you find yourself gazing longingly at the kiln when you should be grading sketches? Do you feel like you’re...
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Heartfelt Advice for Art Teachers: Wellness Tips & Wins to Celebrate

The days (and month!) are short, but the to-do list is long! In this episode, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look...
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graphite grid drawing of a bird with a hand holding a cotton ball
Article

9 Must-Have Non-Art Art Supplies to Stock in Your Art Room!

Crayons, markers, and erasers are the familiar basics of every art room—the supplies we know we can’t teach without. But...
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natural dye fabric
Article

Natural Dye Techniques for the Classroom: An Introduction to Eco-Printing

Have you ever noticed the colored impressions wet leaves leave behind on the sidewalk after the rain? Those fleeting shapes...
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charcoal eye
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Draw from Old Methods to Teach New K-12 Artists

Do you ever feel pressure to constantly try the newest, most outside-the-box art techniques? Maybe you’ve found yourself juggling spray...
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sculpture with sharp tools
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Stay Sharp: Fun and Creative Tools to Keep Your Art Room Cutting Edge

The pencil isn’t the only thing in the art room that needs to stay sharp. The art room is a...
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7 Cheap Hacks to Keep Paint Fresh in the Art Room for Weeks!

Do you waste a lot of paint in your art room? We have solutions to extend your paint’s lifespan, prevent...
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