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How to Host Paint Parties and Start Your Art Teacher Creative Pursuit

You already have the skills—now put them to work!

As an art teacher, you already plan engaging art lessons, order and prep supplies, and differentiate for multiple types of learners. Why not maximize what you already do well and host your own art workshops this summer?

Liz Brent, a high school art teacher in the Chicago area, walks you through the 5 W’s framework to launch your first paint party:

  1. Who do you want to teach?
  2. What will you teach?
  3. When will you host your first class?
  4. Where will you host your first class?
  5. Why do you want to do this?

Watch Next: Spend a day in the life with Kaitlyn Eddington as she shares what it’s like to host adult art workshops.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Lindsey McGinnis

Lindsey McGinnis is AOE’s Media Content Manager and a former high school art educator. She is passionate about equipping art teachers to be successful in their classrooms and firmly believes that art is the best place for students to explore and process the challenging topics and concepts around them.

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