Studio Practices

In general, when we share new ideas and techniques with our students, they are excited to dive in. But sometimes,...

If you’ve ever taught watercolor in your classroom, you’ve undoubtedly practiced watercolor techniques. Chances are you’ve had students create rectangles...

As art teachers, we often forget about the “journal” part when it comes to visual journals. We are so wrapped...

Who doesn’t love working in a visual journal? It’s a great place to experiment, take notes, and find inspiration. I...

Are you looking for some fun art activities to do this summer? Look no further! This list will remind you...

When it comes to teaching a new medium, finding artists to share with your students can be a daunting task....

Jump rings are easy to make and have endless possibilities in the classroom. Whether you have a class dedicated to...

Do you remember the first time you made a slab box out of clay? I do. I was in 5th...

Teaching students how to collaborate is something that will benefit them beyond the classroom for their entire lives. An installation...

With the entire canon of art history to choose from, it can be difficult to know exactly what to include...

One of my favorite ways to wrap up a middle school photography course is with something called the Social Identity...