The second tutorial in our series CONNECTING WITH THE ELEMENTS – How to Teach the Elements & Principles of Art, is SHAPE. Want to start at the ...
Line is one of the first elements of art that sets the foundation for art making in elementary school. Teaching children about line empowers them to ...
This is one of those quilts I can't believe I didn't make years ago...a Fish quilt! My oldest is an amazing fisherman...so with him graduating I ...
Creating a cohesive, schematic curriculum full of lessons that will excite your students is the dream of art educators. But it can be a daunting task. ...
Oh yes. It’s that time of year. Book time! I’ve been stacking my night table with a delicious assortment of books in anticipation of those ...
I must admit, watercolors are my biggest love. Mostly because they were the first paints I ever used as a child. Once I started painting with these ...
This drippy technique is and absolute WINNER for kid’s engagement. It requires two things that are an absolute MUST : Liquid watercolors and watercolor ...
At the end of the year, it’s easy to cram everything into your cabinets and shut the door, but organizing before you head off for summer break will ...
Summer is upon us and you’ve probably already packed up the papers and closed the art room door. You’ve already organized materials and supplies, but ...
Strip Flip is the easiest of my new patterns, and with strip piecing this one goes together fast...like I made the whole top in one day fast. I'm ...
Usually I try and take progress photos while I'm making a quilt so I have something to share...and this time I completely forgot. So I only have a few ...
It’s no secret that students love exploring nature in their artwork. The curiosities of the natural work supply an endless well of inspiration and ...