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You know art is essential for kids, but you don't know where to start....

Maybe You Are Wondering....

How to get 25 Kinders to paint on the paper instead of their fingers.

Or create an art program based on art history but you’re not sure what projects are best for your age groups…

You've got the desire but need a plan.

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You know art is essential for kids, but you don't know where to start....

Maybe You Are Wondering....

How to get 25 Kinders to paint on the paper instead of their fingers.

Or create an art program based on art history but you’re not sure what projects are best for your age groups…

You've got the desire but need a plan.

LET’S GET STARTED

I’m looking for an art curriculum for school

I’d like to learn how to teach art

I want to learn how to start an art business

DESIGN YOUR DREAM ART PROGRAM

I’m looking for an art curriculum for school

I’d like to learn how to teach art

I want to learn how to start a business

DESIGN YOUR DREAM ART PROGRAM

Ready to

UPLEVEL

your art game?

Ready to

UPLEVEL

your art game?

TRANSFORM YOUR ART ROOM

from overwhelming to engaging, without spending hours searching for the perfect lessons for your class.

The Sparklers’ Club is a membership that shares art resources that helps you design your personalized K-7 art program that aligns with art standards, is rich with a variety of art technique and materials and offers an abundance of choices for your artists.

We’re a team of art teachers with over 60 years experience teaching art to children. We know a thing or two about how to engage your artists with captivating subjects, essential skill development and choices that honor the interests of each child.

Having never formally taught before, the Sparklers' Club has been a huge help. The standards, the instructions, and the tutorials make it so easy to teach and helps keep my administration well informed when I'm planning"

- PRITIKA VASWANI DUTT

Atelier Art Teacher

With DSS, I have been able to drive deeper and reignite my passion and excitement for art! There are so many ways to teach art and you, along with your team, have given me so many great tips and tricks that I am so thankful for.

- ANGIE HEREK

K-5 Art Teacher

Planning art is so easy with Deep Space Sparkle. You have given me back my joy for planning lessons which in turn makes everything else easier in my classroom. Thank you from all the students that you/I will impact because you have empowered me.

- APRIL BELL

Sparkler since 2022

Thank you DSS for making my job so much easier this year. Last year I was asked to be in shows but I turned them down because I felt we had nothing of quality to show. This year everything is of good quality. "

- VIKKI WANKOWICZ

K-6 Art Teacher

I teach small classes at a local homeschool enrichment program. Being a member of DSS has allowed my brain to feel free from trying to think through all these lessons! Now I can go teach and enjoy the processes and final products with my students.

- STEPHANIE COOKE COUNCIL

Homeschool Art Teacher

Having never formally taught before, the Sparklers' Club has been a huge help. The standards, the instructions, and the tutorials makes it so easy to teach and helps keep my administration well informed when I'm planning"

- PRITIKA VASWANDI DUTT

Atelier Art Teacher

- ANGIE HEREK

K-5 Art Teacher

- APRIL BELL

Sparkler since 2022

- VIKKI WANKOWICZ

K-6 Art Teacher

- STEPHANIE COOKE COUNCIL

Homeschool Art Teacher

CREATE YOUR DREAM BUSINESS

Primerry PRO gives you everything you need to start & grow your beautiful business teaching art lessons to children:

ONLINE • FROM HOME • IN YOUR OWN STUDIO

CREATE YOUR DREAM BUSINESS

Primerry PRO gives you everything you need to start & grow your beautiful business teaching art lessons to children:

ONLINE • FROM HOME • IN YOUR OWN STUDIO

Patty Palmer, Founder of Deep Space Sparkle shares her business knowledge on how to start a business no matter what your skill level or technical know-how. With practical, honest and inspiring advice, Patty can help you live a life you love by starting an art business.

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I used to think that owning an art studio was just a dream - not something I could ever do. Now, I know that I'm capable of doing it, growing it, and making it thrive. I recently started my art practice on the side of my full-time teaching career.

As a complete beginner, I launched my business and within two-and-a-half months earned $10,000 from it."

- SARAH REID

After being a full-time art teacher, I started teaching online when I returned to work after having kids. I saw a real need for more fun art for the kids I was teaching - and a need to build my business to reach a new, bigger audience.

The Art Kits in Primerry PRO have been life-changing for my teaching practice, and the marketing content has been invaluable. It’s been so nice to come to my classes with a project that’s been already tested and works.”

- GEORGIE DOHERTY

I just finished 8 weeks of summer art camps at my home studio and a quick 2-dayer for extra $$ for my trip! I could NOT have achieved this without Patty's art lessons and inspirations!

I can't wait to come back and get caught up on all the coaching calls. It's all life-changing!”

- JILL SUZANNE

A year ago, I was a single mom working ¾ time as a classroom teacher, working nights as a tutor, and filling in my weekends as a contributor for a virtual curriculum company. When I saw that Patty provided business coaching, marketing resources and a biz community too… I was so excited. I didn’t have skills in any of those areas and Primerry PRO had everything!

This is my full time job now and I’m having the time of my life!”

- EMILY BACON

As a complete beginner, I launched my business and within two-and-a-half months earned $10,000 from it.”

- SARAH REID

I just finished 8 weeks of summer art camps at my home studio and a quick 2-dayer for extra $$ for my trip! I could NOT have achieved this without Patty's art lessons and inspirations!

I can't wait to come back and get caught up on all the coaching calls. It's all life-changing!”

- JILL SUZANNE

This is my full time job now and I’m having the time of my life!”

- EMILY BACON

LEARN TO TEACH ART

Teaching art is a magical experience...but it is more complex than setting a tub of crayons on the table.

Having a solid understanding of the art techniques, materials and activities that are aligned with children’s skill levels and abilities is the quickest path to art teachers success.

Welcome art teachers!

I’m Patty Palmer, former elementary art school teacher and author of Draw, Paint, Sparkle/Creative Projects from an Elementary Art Teacher.

Deep Space Sparkle is a woman-owned and run art education business in Santa Barbara, CA that supports art educators in the classroom and through art class businesses.

We know a thing or two about crafting an experience in which children thrive and parents love. We believe in art for art’s sake and use standards and curriculums to help educators map out their students’ art journeys.

(READ ON…)

Teaching art to children is rewarding, fun, and deeply satisfying — and we wouldn’t trade it for the world.

When you’re in the zone and guiding your students with confidence, teaching art can feel like the ultimate dream job… But what about those not-so-good days?

Well… let’s just say that art teacher overwhelm is a very real thing that most teachers secretly struggle with.

We get it....

The relentless pressure to create engaging and age appropriate lessons that inspire students, while also meeting the demands of you curriculum and standards requirements is challenging.

Not to mention the very real feeling of being isolated from your peers and that nobody really “gets” what you do each day (or just how hard you work).

This can make you feel like an imposter – especially if you don’t have formal art training, tons of experience, or teaching credentials. And even if you do, you still might wonder whether you’re truly doing “enough” for your students.

We get it....

That’s why Deep Space Sparkle exists.

To help you do what you do best– inspire your students and grow little artists.

The Sparklers’ Club helps art teachers at home or school design amazing art programs with ease.

Primerry PRO helps business owners start and grow a business teaching art classes online or in studios.

Our Art Courses help all art teachers and parents hone their craft.

And Primerry offers online art classes taught by me for your kiddos at home.

The Sparklers’ Club helps Art teachers at home or school design amazing art programs with ease.

Primerry PRO helps business owners start and grow a business teaching art classes online or in studios.

Our Art Courses help all art teachers and parents hone their craft.

And Primerry offers online art classes taught by me for your kiddos at home.

Meet Keshet

“I've found tremendous value in learning from other store owners and teachers in the community, and I love supporting other members.”

This year, as I opened my own brick and mortar children's art studio, I decided it was time to invest in Primerry PRO and seek some mentorship for my business. I've been able to offer a range of new services, including birthday parties, private events, and pop-up events, in addition to summer camps and afterschool programs.

Thanks to Primerry PRO's amazing art and marketing resources, I can quickly put together successful classes and events.The community is incredibly responsive; I can ask questions and get quick answers, and the wisdom shared by other studio owners and teachers is invaluable.

Meet Otilia

"I joined Primerry Pro at the end of January with no qualifications or training in art, and by mid-March had held my first class."

The pathway in Primerry Pro is clear and straightforward. It was very clear to me what my next steps were, and I was able to implement them straight away. I've felt so empowered being able to move the needle in my business, step by step.

Meet Geraldine

"I have a clearer goal for the direction of my business, I feel supported, and confident that Primerry PRO can help me continue to grow my business."

I started my afterschool art program and summer camps in 2016 and started teaching from home when the pandemic hit. Before joining Primerry PRO, I was building my business on instinct.

I knew I needed support to grow my art business, and when I joined Primerry PRO I found the roadmap I was looking for. The program and community are very supportive because it's all like-minded people and we’re all in the same boat but at different stages.

Meet Erin

"The Sparklers’ Club is a game changer for me."

I felt so much less overwhelmed by lesson planning, and I love the flexibility of the program. The lessons are easy to put together for subs, which makes dealing with absences so much easier! I had a baby in January of 2020, and DSS was such a lifesaver when I was putting together lessons for my maternity leave. I wasn’t sure if my sub would be someone with a background in art, so I was able to choose lessons with simple supplies, and I knew the lesson plans would be easy to follow for any teacher.

Meet Linda

"This is my 5th year teaching, I have learned a lot, mostly through The Sparklers’ Club membership…"

I had never used chalk pastels, oil pastels, tempera paint, I did not know how to guide a directed drawing, I didn’t know anything about artists… other than that Van Gogh, Monet.. etc. were artists. I was 58 when I realized what I should be when I grow up… an art teacher! So I have no formal training or art education, but with Deep Space Sparkle… it has made me not only an art teacher, but a very competent and confident art teacher. None of this would have been possible without The Sparklers’ Club.

Meet Otilia

“I joined Primerry Pro at the end of January with no qualifications or training in art, and by mid-March had held my first class.”

The pathway in Primerry Pro is clear and straightforward. It was very clear to me what my next steps were, and I was able to implement them straight awasy. I've felt so empowered being able to move the needle in my business, step by step.

Meet Geraldine

“I have a clearer goal for the direction of my business, I feel supported, and confident that Primerry PRO can help me continue to grow my business .”

I started my afterschool art program and summer camps in 2016 and started teaching from home when the pandemic hit. Before joining Primerry PRO, I was building my business on instinct. I knew I needed support to grow my art business, and when I joined Primerry PRO I found the roadmap I was looking for. The program and community are very supportive because it's all like-minded people and we’re all in the same boat but at different stages.

Meet Keshet

“I've found tremendous value in learning from other store owners and teachers in the community, and I love supporting other members.”

This year, as I opened my own brick and mortar children's art studio, I decided it was time to invest in Primerry PRO and seek some mentorship for my business. I've been able to offer a range of new services, including birthday parties, private events, and pop-up events, in addition to summer camps and afterschool programs.

Thanks to Primerry PRO's amazing art and marketing resources, I can quickly put together successful classes and events.The community is incredibly responsive; I can ask questions and get quick answers, and the wisdom shared by other studio owners and teachers is invaluable.

Meet Erin

“The Sparklers’ Club is a game changer for me.”

I felt so much less overwhelmed by lesson planning, and I love the flexibility of the program. The lessons are easy to put together for subs, which makes dealing with absences so much easier! I had a baby in January of 2020, and DSS was such a lifesaver when I was putting together lessons for my maternity leave. I wasn’t sure if my sub would be someone with a background in art, so I was able to choose lessons with simple supplies, and I knew the lesson plans would be easy to follow for any teacher.

Meet Linda

“This is my 5th year teaching, have learned a lot, mostly through The Sparklers' Club membership…”

I had never used chalk pastels, oil pastels, tempera paint, I did not know how to guide a directed drawing, I didn’t know anything about artists… other than that Van Gogh, Monet.. etc. were artists. I was 58 when I realized what I should be when I grow up… an art teacher! So I have no formal training or art education, but with Deep Space Sparkle… it has made me not only an art teacher, but a very competent and confident art teacher. None of this would have been possible without The Sparklers’ Club.