nic hahn Archives - Art Class Curator

For over 15 years, Nic Hahn has worked with students of all ages in various schools and districts around the Midwestern US– and if there’s one thing she’s discovered, it’s the importance of community in teaching art.

Nic Hahn started a blog called Mini Matisse in 2010 to connect parents to the art projects that were coming home in the hands of their children, but the online connection was just the beginning. Her quest to bring people with interest and experience with students thirsty to try new forms of art has sparked local, nationwide, and international interest and participation– demonstrating that the invitation to create is universal and that we all have a lot to learn from one another.

Show Highlights:

What prompted Nic to create her blog, Mini Matisse
How often she creates blog posts, and what her philosophy on blogging is like
The ways blogging has impacted Nic’s teaching
Nic shares her favorite community art projects, and why they’re important
Ways to proactively manage emotionally challenging art lessons with students
Tips for engaging families and volunteers in art class support
How to find and support classroom volunteers
Unexpected benefits of having volunteers come in to support students
Tips and advice for teachers starting a community-driven art learning program
Nic explains what an Artist’s Trading Card is
How Nic’s classrooms began trading art with schoolchildren in Japan
Nic shares her artistic inspirations
Why Nic named her daughter Matisse

Links Mentioned in the Show:

Connect with Nic:

Nic’s Website: Mini Matisse
Nic on Instagram – @minimatisseart
Nic on Twitter – @minimatisse

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