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Canva projects for middle or high school art

Canva Projects for Middle, High School Art

Posted on: March 16, 2023

Posted by: Whitney Panetta

Posted in: Classroom

Check out these six Canva projects, designed for middle school art and high school art students. Teach students the basics of design.

Annual School Art Show

Posted on: March 9, 2023

Posted by: Whitney Panetta

Posted in: Classroom

Learn how I ran my school art show for 11 years including scheduling, marketing, set up, and more. Don’t skip this important, amazing event.

Visual Journal Technique: Pansy Prints

Posted on: March 2, 2023

Posted by: Whitney Panetta

Posted in: Visual Journals

Check out how I use fresh pansies to create beautiful pansy prints to collage with in my visual journal. Plus you release stress by hammering.

Classroom Art Display Tips & Styles

Posted on: February 22, 2023

Posted by: Whitney Panetta

Posted in: Classroom

Check out tips for setting up an art display on a budget, hanging on block walls, bulletin boards, hard surfaces, and more.

Gelli Printmaking Process + Painting

Posted on: February 8, 2023

Posted by: Whitney Panetta

Posted in: Art | Classroom

Teach your middle or high school art students about gelli printmaking as well as painting, color, and value techniques. A quick, fun project!

Aesthetics: Philosophy of Art Discussion in Art Class

Posted on: January 18, 2023

Posted by: Whitney Panetta

Posted in: Classroom

Helping middle & high school students develop an opinion about art is an important part of teaching art. Discuss aesthetics to facilitate this (I will tell you how).