Discover how Louise McKeon turned her career as an illustrator and graphic artist to a full time career as an art teacher for all ages. Using the stunning natural surroundings of Cork, Ireland to inspire her lessons, Louise believes in teaching the fundamentals of how to use different mediums as a base for many projects.
Louise shares the history of the Skellig Island as the inspiration for two art project ideas that she plans to use during her summer art camps in her small town.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
•How Louise’s teaching curriculum changes for primary school aged children through to teenagers and adults
•How she introduces children to the use of pencils in their art (and a common item that she often has them draw using pencil)
•What the one thing is that Louise wants the rest of the world to know about the teaching of art in her country
•What some of the warm-up exercises are that she has her students do before taking an art exam
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My best advice for teaching art to kids.
Discover how Louise McKeon turned her career as an illustrator and graphic artist to a full time career as an art teacher for all ages. Using the stunning natural surroundings of Cork, Ireland to inspire her lessons, Louise believes in teaching the fundamentals of how to use different mediums as a base for many projects.
Louise shares the history of the Skellig Island as the inspiration for two art project ideas that she plans to use during her summer art camps in her small town.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:•How Louise’s teaching curriculum changes for primary school aged children through to teenagers and adults•How she introduces children to the use of pencils in their art (and a common item that she often has them draw using pencil)•What the one thing is that Louise wants the rest of the world to know about the teaching of art in her country•What some of the warm-up exercises are that she has her students do before taking an art exam
LISTEN TO THE SHOW
DOWNLOAD A LESSON GUIDE…
You can download this Lesson Guide BY CLICKING THE BLUE BOX BELOW:
SHOW NOTES:
Louise’s Website
Kinsale Art Academy Facebook Page
* Link to Louise’s Art Lesson for Listeners (Puffins, Seals, etc.)
*Link to Louise’s Charcoal Monkees Facebook post (couldn’t find on her page!)
*Link to Patty’s Treasure Map lesson that Louise mentions
AME 059: Teaching Art in a Remote Village in Northern India
DOWNLOAD A LESSON GUIDE…
You can download this Lesson Guide BY CLICKING THE BLUE BOX BELOW:
SHOW NOTES:
Kinsale Art Academy Facebook Page
* Link to Louise’s Art Lesson for Listeners (Puffins, Seals, etc.)
*Link to Louise’s Charcoal Monkees Facebook post (couldn’t find on her page!)
*Link to Patty’s Treasure Map lesson that Louise mentions
AME 059: Teaching Art in a Remote Village in Northern India
My best advice for teaching art to kids.
Yes, the day has come!
After a long time deciding if, I finally said when.
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A podcast is a free radio show. The host (me!) interviews guests or talks about a favorite subject. You get to listen through your computer, laptop or smart phone. I like to listen to my favorite podcasts in my car during long travel days or on my walks via set of ear buds and my iPhone.
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And now onto the show…
For my first show, I wanted to tell you my story of how I became an art teacher. We all have different paths and this one is mine. I’ll share advice to those who are just starting out as an art teacher and some of my best tips for teaching art to kids.
This episode is for anyone who thinks they may not have the qualifications to be an art teacher. Teaching art to kids doesn’t have to happen inside a classroom. You can teach art at home, at a summer camp and even as a volunteer (like I did).
If you are an art teacher just beginning your journey, I’m sharing my best advice to get you through that tough first year. Download my free handout and keep it in your teacher planner and refer to it when you have a tough day.
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SHOW NOTES:
Drawing With Children: A Creative Method for Adult Beginners, Too
Art Lab for Kids: 52 Creative Adventures in Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Paper, and Mixed Media-For Budding Artists of All Ages (Lab Series)
National Art Convention
CreativeLive- free online classes
Art Teachers Facebook Group
Website: Painted Paper in the Art Room (Laura Lohmann)
Website: Art of Education
Book: Classroom Management for Art, Music, and PE Teachers
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