Adult Art Classes
This Summer, I will be holding three, separate 4-night art classes for adults only (sorry kids!). Hey, adults can have fun, too, right? So, just like my kids-only classes, we […]
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Summer Art Classes
Registration for my 2019 Summer Art Classes starts today! Sign up your child and receive 4, 90-minute classes for $75. All supplies included! Summer Art Class Basics: My art classes […]
A Light to the World
In the Old Testament, light was often used as a metaphor for truth. Christ referred to Himself as the light of the World (John 12:8). Paolo Veronese, a lover of […]
Create Your Own Snowflake…Online
Although Winter doesn’t officially begin until December 21st this year, I thought I would start off the holiday season with some fun for the whole family. Create a Snowflake is […]
Unexpected Parent Meetings
Last week I had an unexpected parent meeting. Normally I am forewarned when a parent wants to meet with me. This time around, an aide from another classroom came to […]
Happy Mother’s Day!
On this most special day when we celebrate Moms and the unique contributions they make to our lives and society as a whole, I want to highlight two special folks: […]
Using the “F” Word in Art Class
I teach K-3 and getting students to think through their artistic choices can be challenging. We will talk often throughout the school year about giving and receiving criticism. That’s the […]
His Appearance Was Like Lightning
Today, Christians celebrate the most significant day of their religious calendar: The Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Matthias Grünewald’s Resurrection panel, one of three that make up the Isneheim Altarpiece, celebrates […]
Stop Whining About Assessments
I understand everyone’s hesitancy about assessment, but the reality is you are going to be given performance reviews in your career. That’s on-the-job assessment, folks! I call it feedback. Giving […]
Thankful
Life gets busy. My own experience tells me how easily I allow so-called ‘important’ things creep into my life and steal my time. Today is Thanksgiving Day, our national celebration […]
Healthy Cleaning Supplies for the Art Room
The new school year is well under way, and I have already started gathering some supplies I know I will need for my classroom. In addition to some non-traditional ‘art’ […]
Supplies to Make Your Child’s Art Teacher Smile (Part 2)
Here are some art room-friendly ‘supplies’ that might surprise you. They’ll also put a smile on your (elementary) Art Teacher’s face when your child delivers a bag of these when […]
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