Intro to Design Project: Water Bottle Design

Intro to Design Project: Water Bottle Design

by | Jan 22, 2024 | Classroom

One of the first design projects I teach in my Introduction to Design class is designing a water bottle. With the Stanley cup craze currently going on this is a topical, engaging way to get students interested in design. It’s simple enough to teach students the...
Mixed Media Art Ideas in K-12

Mixed Media Art Ideas in K-12

by | Jan 17, 2024 | Classroom

Mixed media is a work of art that uses more than one medium. It has always been my favorite form of art to create and teach. I’ve always had an attention deficit edge in my artmaking, jumping from one style to another, one medium to another. Mixed media allows...
Elements of Art Elementary Art Lessons

Elements of Art Elementary Art Lessons

by | Jan 10, 2024 | Classroom

Elementary art has to be the most fun to teach, kids just love art. While I haven’t taught elementary art beyond volunteering and student teaching, my mom is the elementary art expert with over 35 years under her belt. Today I want to share a handful of her...
Tips for Second Semester Art Classes

Tips for Second Semester Art Classes

by | Jan 3, 2024 | Classroom

You made it halfway through the year, congrats! It always amazes me how quickly the spring semester flies by. With all your New Years motivation under your belt start your second semester art classes with organization and project prep now before time gets away from...