Drawing Just Got Easier! 8 Genius, Must-Try Hacks for Art Teachers

Are you a busy art teacher juggling tight budgets and minimal prep time? If so, this series is just for YOU!

Welcome to the Art of Education’s Art Room Hacks—round 2! Join Jenn Russell, a secondary art teacher in Texas, for all things drawing and hacks to make teaching drawing so much easier. Plus, stay tuned for a fun, cross-curricular art lesson idea all about character design!

Watch for these drawing hacks to save you valuable time and resources:

• Distribute small drawing materials with muffin liners.
• Sub hairspray for fixative.
• Carry materials with a muffin tin.
• Blend colored pencils with rubbing alcohol.
• Use beauty sponges for blending.
• Store pastels in snackle boxes.
• Make a DIY pencil extender with scrap paper.
• Try storage container lids for drawing boards.

Don’t miss more innovative art medium hacks on:

• Embroidery and Sewing,
• Painting,
• Digital and Darkroom Photography,
• Ceramics,
• Media Arts,
• … and Printmaking!

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