I’m so excited to welcome Phyllis Brown on the show today! Phyllis has taught art for 36 years, and she’s here to share her experiences, her invaluable advice, and lessons she’s learned in her career. She’s passionate, realistic, and brings a fresh perspective to teaching art, i.e. pre-technology, in the classroom. Show Highlights: Phyllis…
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Gifts for Travel Lovers That Will Have Them Packing Their Bags
Inside: Unique gifts for travel lovers that they will use and adore! Gifts for travel lovers can be difficult to choose. They’re the jetsetters among us. They share stunning photos, tell the best stories, and embark on journeys around the world. So. . . . What are you supposed to buy for them?! Travel lovers…
26: Special Needs Teaching with Melissa Lee and Heidi O’Hanley
School can be tough, but it can be even tougher on kids with special needs. Teachers are there to help their students, but what are the best ways to help those who need extra assistance? Today Heidi and Melissa join me to share their experiences as teachers and as parents of children with special needs. …
25: Art is Basic with Marcia Beckett
Marcia Beckett teaches at a school for the gifted, so she enjoys enthusiastic students and a smaller class size. Join me in today’s podcast as we hear the experience of an art teacher from outside the public school setting. Show Highlights: Marcia shares how she started her own art blog What makes Marcia’s school different…
The Ultimate Collection of Elements of Art Examples and Definitions
Inside: The ultimate collection of elements of art examples and elements of art definitions, plus helpful resources for teaching the elements of art. What are the Elements and Principles of Art? The elements of art and principles of design are the fundamental pieces that make up an artwork. Most works of art will make use of…
Judith and Holofernes Paintings: A Compare and Contrast Art Lesson
Inside: Art lesson ideas and activities for comparing two Baroque Judith and Holofernes paintings. Which was made by a man and which was painted by a woman? Let’s talk about decapitation for a minute. Did I draw you in with that hook? Whether you rose your eyebrows or nodded with excitement, you’re curious about what I’m…
24: Art History Nerds with Tim Bogatz
Tim Bogatz and I are art history nerds. We love creating new, exciting ways of teaching art history. The Internet has opened a whole new world of opportunities and possibilities for art teachers. Tim shares his experiences of how he took his teaching skills out of the classroom to reach more students than was ever…
23: Like-Minded Travelers with Alex Thorniley
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…
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….
