You know art is super important for kids, but you don’t know how to start.
Maybe you are wondering how to get 25 Kinders to paint on the paper instead of their faces.
You want to do the pretty projects but aren’t sure what supplies to use. You got the desire but not the know-how.
I get it and that’s where I can help.
Where do you teach art?
I taught K-6 art in Santa Barbara, California for 13 years. Teaching children how to draw & paint has been my biggest joy. Now I'm here to help you do the same. I've compiled my best teaching tips, favorite supplies and books in one place.
My Sparkler Story
There is just something about dots that make them the quintessential art project embellishment. I don’t know if anyone loves them quite as much as Yayoi Kusama, who’s out-of-this-world artwork... Learn More
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Creating engaging and successful online art classes for children involves more than just repeating projects you may have done in your school art room. As the host of Primerry, our... Learn More
Since starting Primerry PRO (a sister business to Deep Space Sparkle for creative business owners) in 2023, I’ve had a front row seat to see women surpass their business goals,... Learn More
September in the art room typically means one thing; back to school! Whether you are just starting back after Labor Day or you’ve been back for a few weeks already;... Learn More
Many of you have been asking what type of art supplies I use for my art projects… Great Question! Successful art projects don’t require fancy art supplies, so here is... Learn More
Purchasing and managing art supplies is a huge aspect of an art teacher’s job. There’s nothing more exciting than unboxing a fresh package of art materials and imagining all of... Learn More
Looking for an easy first day art project that you can do on the first day of school? This simple line drawing teaches radial drawing, shape, line and watercolor techniques.... Learn More
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Whether you are a brand new teacher preparing for your first art class or an experienced art teacher looking to change things up, knowing what to do on the first... Learn More
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The second tutorial in our series CONNECTING WITH THE ELEMENTS – How to Teach the Elements & Principles of Art, is SHAPE. Want to start at the beginning? Visit the... Learn More
Our business began by sharing what I was teaching in the art room that worked – and what didn’t work. From my first blog post in 2009, teachers from around the world have shared their stories and struggles, asked for advice and direction. Now twelve years later, we couldn’t be more proud to not only design lovely lessons, but to be a supportive guide through many art teachers’ careers.
I’m so glad that your interest in children’s art guided you to us. This page shares our story – how it all began plus I’ll point out all the resources our team has created to help you create an art program, share art with your children or even start an art business of your own…
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