If you’ve ever taught children with special needs in the classroom, then you know the delicate balance required to keep students engaged while also helping them to build artistic skills.... Learn More

That’s not going to work for our kids. Those are the words a special education teacher said to me on my first day of working as an art teacher at... Learn More

“I don’t know what to do with my students because all they have is crayons!” Have you said that to yourself lately? It’s a sentiment that we’ve heard over and... Learn More

The summer break we all look forward to — a time for rest, relaxation, and preparation for the year ahead — feels different this year, doesn’t it? After all, most... Learn More

If you landed here, chances are you’re either an art teacher or someone who loves kid’s art. Likely both! I’m firmly in the both category. Having spent the past 20... Learn More

Last summer, I hosted a workshop in Santa Barbara. The event center was rather bland and barren, so my team of fantastic 16-year olds painted large scale flowers and leaves... Learn More

Inspired by the beautiful symmetrical floral designs found in Mexican Folk Art, this lesson uses the simplest of materials, but the end result is anything but simple! The secret ingredient... Learn More

This art project is based upon the Sun, the closest star to planet Earth and the center of our solar system. Perfect for any age child, children will focus on... Learn More

This fun art project was inspired by artist Jeff Koons’ iconic Balloon Dog series. Students will create their own brightly colored balloon dog from a series of traced ovals and... Learn More