Could anything be better than art and creative expression? Maybe if it involved a group of people traveling foreign countries appreciating that art together. Today, Alex Thorniley joins me to share her experience of attending the first annual Art Class Curator trip. It can be intimidating stepping out of your comfort zone to enjoy something…
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The Very Best Gifts for Teenage Artists – Art Supplies for Teens
Inside: An art supplies for teens gift guide! Affordable, quality art supplies that will take your teen artist’s work to the next level! For your convenience, I have included Amazon affiliate links. Purchases made through these links help support Art Class Curator at no additional cost to you. Good Art Supplies for Teens: I focused…
22: Special FX Art Class with Chris Screws
It’s October, so we’re going to get a little spooky! Today’s guest runs his very own haunted house. He takes this unique experience into his classroom by creating a one-of-a-kind special FX art class for his high school students. Listen in to today’s show to get inspired to take your unique skills into the classroom….
21: The Importance of Making with Clara Lieu
When it comes to school, students are taught young to go for the A. Period. So when students get to art class, they freak out when you tell them not to worry about the grade. Clara Lieu joins me on the Art Class Curator Podcast to talk about getting past the grade and all the…
Pass the Art! Curate a DIY Art Collection for Your Students from Textbooks
Inside: How to make your own affordable art cards and use them to spark critical thinking and thoughtful art classroom discussions. One of the questions I get asked most frequently is how to show works of art to a classroom full of students. I’ve suggested using projectors, textbooks, posters, and computers. But when I was preparing…
20: Arts Leadership with Tiffany Beltz and Devon Calvert
Most teachers know that when they leave school their work is not finished. Sometimes there are papers to grade, lessons to plan, and evaluations to give, etc. Devon and Tiffany are two examples of teachers sharing their passion for the arts. Outside of being art teachers in the classroom, they’re both actively involved in the…
19: Highly Sensitive Teachers with Amber Jordan and Monica Wright
As teachers, as coworkers, and even as humans, we want people to know that we’ve got it together, that we don’t need any help. “No, thank you, I’m fine. “ One thing we don’t talk about enough is anxiety, especially in highly-sensitive introverts. Today, Monica Wright & Amber Jordan are here to share their experiences…
Reflecting Absence: September 11th Lesson Plans for Art Teachers
Inside: September 11th lesson plans for art teachers focused on the 9/11 Memorial. Plus, the many reasons why it is important to teach about the attack in art class. Your students have no memories of September 11, 2001. It is easy to discount the amount of time that has passed for an event that looms…
18: Art in Times of Tragedy
Today on the Art Class Curator Podcast, I share a personal story about a recent art encounter that called me to action and helped me cope with a profound tragedy. Please join me in considering how art in times of tragedy can console and restore us. Find out what you can do to help your…
17: Art Teachers Abroad with Kristen Wilcox
If taking art trips with your students seems like a daunting and unachievable dream, you won’t want to miss today’s episode. There are ways to get your students out into the world to experience art first hand by seeing it and touching it. You’ll want to learn some of the tips that have allowed Kristen…
