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Recycled Cardboard Lion

This lively little lion, inspired by the illustrations of Clare Youngs, is sure to have your students roaring with excitement! With only a few basic shapes involved, students can easily...Learn More

1.5 Hrs

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How to Make Your Own Splatter Box

Splatter painting (AKA embracing your inner Pollock) is an essential component of an elementary school art program. If you’ve never done splatter painting with your students, you are totally missing...Learn More

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Symmetrical Christmas Tree

Create a Christmas tree that reinforces my favorite art concept: symmetry. Folding a piece of paper and snipping away to create an incredible shape is always a HUGE hit with...Learn More

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4 Watercolor Techniques Every Student Should Know

If you love watercolor as much as me, you might be looking for the best watercolor projects to teach your students. I’ve done hundreds over the years and my favorites...Learn More

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Media Equipment for Art Teachers

I’ve been creating videos for art teachers for over 12 years. You’d think that I would be a pro at it now, but sadly, not the case. I’ve had the...Learn More

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Snowflake Collage

I have a secret…I LOVE sparkle. Okay, so maybe it’s hardly a secret at all with a name like Deep Space Sparkle, but with the mess that comes with using...Learn More

45 Min

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How to Teach FORM without a Kiln

This is the ninth tutorial in our series CONNECTING WITH THE ELEMENTS – How to teach the Elements & Principles of Art. This week we’re featuring FORM. I know what...Learn More

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Make your own sketchbook for less than 50 cents

MAKE YOUR OWN SKETCHBOOK FOR LESS THAN 50 CENTS I’ve been a bit obsessed lately. I’ve been making my own sketchbooks to record my thoughts as I experiment with a...Learn More

30 Min

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Transitioning from Art Volunteer to Art Teacher

Ten years ago, I was just getting my sea legs as an art teacher. After three years in the art room, I had grown from teaching 9 hours a week...Learn More

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