Kathy Barbro was one of the first art educators to offer online art resources through her site, Art Project for Kids. No doubt you have seen or purchased her wonderful artist-inspired collaborative murals for your students to color. After speaking with Kathy for the first time in January, I realized there was so much more to Kathy than how-to-draw handouts.
Kathy is a busy gal.
Not only does she teach full-time in Southern California and manages her blog, but she runs a thriving after-school art program. This is where we spent some time. Kathy shares her story of how her after-school program works, how she manages the time and how the financial benefit of the after-school program has changed her life.
This episode is for anyone wishing to learn more about the logistics of operating an after-school art program as well as teaching tips from one of the best art teachers around.
Kathy is truly the most wonderful, giving people I know. I hope you enjoy getting to meet her.
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My best advice for teaching art to kids.
Kathy Barbro was one of the first art educators to offer online art resources through her site, Art Project for Kids. No doubt you have seen or purchased her wonderful artist-inspired collaborative murals for your students to color. After speaking with Kathy for the first time in January, I realized there was so much more to Kathy than how-to-draw handouts.
Kathy is a busy gal.
Not only does she teach full-time in Southern California and manages her blog, but she runs a thriving after-school art program. This is where we spent some time. Kathy shares her story of how her after-school program works, how she manages the time and how the financial benefit of the after-school program has changed her life.
This episode is for anyone wishing to learn more about the logistics of operating an after-school art program as well as teaching tips from one of the best art teachers around.
Kathy is truly the most wonderful, giving people I know. I hope you enjoy getting to meet her.
LISTEN TO THE SHOW
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
– How Kathy came up with the idea to sell art murals on her blog Art Project for Kids- What Kathy does to be able to teach art all day, teach an after-schoolprogram and run a successful online business- How to add more variety and keep kids engaged in your after school art program
– How Kathy uses Model Magic to engage her students- What a typical after school program art class looks like for Kathy- The steps to starting an afterschool program at your school- Why it’s so important to do what you enjoy when teaching art projects- Kathy’s thoughts on focus time for kids, and the perfect length for each lesson- What kept Kathy motivated with her blog, and the best blog platform for someone just starting out- How to incorporate social media into your business and a resource that can help you do this
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IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
– How Kathy came up with the idea to sell art murals on her blog Art Project for Kids
– What Kathy does to be able to teach art all day, teach an after-school
program and run a successful online business
– How to add more variety and keep kids engaged in your after school art program
– How Kathy uses Model Magic to engage her students
– What a typical after school program art class looks like for Kathy
– The steps to starting an afterschool program at your school
– Why it’s so important to do what you enjoy when teaching art projects
– Kathy’s thoughts on focus time for kids, and the perfect length for each lesson
– What kept Kathy motivated with her blog, and the best blog platform for someone just starting out
– How to incorporate social media into your business and a resource that can help you do this
Did you enjoy this episode of Art Made Easy? If you did, I would LOVE if you can add a review or a rating in iTunes.
It’s super easy: just click on the aqua Subscribe in iTunes button in this post above, Click the blue VIEW in ITUNES, a new window will open and this is where you can add a review. Thank you!
My best advice for teaching art to kids.
Yes, the day has come!
After a long time deciding if, I finally said when.
Thank you SO much for your encouragement, show suggestions and help getting Art Made Easy off the ground.
Many of you were so pumped about this show but confessed that you had no idea what a podcast was. I love you guys for your unbridled enthusiasm.
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And now onto the show…
For my first show, I wanted to tell you my story of how I became an art teacher. We all have different paths and this one is mine. I’ll share advice to those who are just starting out as an art teacher and some of my best tips for teaching art to kids.
This episode is for anyone who thinks they may not have the qualifications to be an art teacher. Teaching art to kids doesn’t have to happen inside a classroom. You can teach art at home, at a summer camp and even as a volunteer (like I did).
If you are an art teacher just beginning your journey, I’m sharing my best advice to get you through that tough first year. Download my free handout and keep it in your teacher planner and refer to it when you have a tough day.
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SHOW NOTES:
Drawing With Children: A Creative Method for Adult Beginners, Too
Art Lab for Kids: 52 Creative Adventures in Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Paper, and Mixed Media-For Budding Artists of All Ages (Lab Series)
National Art Convention
CreativeLive- free online classes
Art Teachers Facebook Group
Website: Painted Paper in the Art Room (Laura Lohmann)
Website: Art of Education
Book: Classroom Management for Art, Music, and PE Teachers
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oh my gosh!!! having my two fav art teacher bloggers together in a podcast….you had me on bended ear. So wonderful to listen to this.. I have been following both of you since the beginnng so this was a thrill. thank you
Great podcast! You and Kathy are the “OG’s” of art class blogging. Thanks to you both!
Dear Patty
Thank you for your awesome podcasts. The remind me that I have to start somewhere and that I am not alone as a first time art teacher.
I’m always so excited to prepare lessons after listening to your podcasts.
I hope you will be able to put together a podcast on how to incorporate art history into lessons for different ages. I’m really struggling with it.
Thank you again!
Great topic! I’ll look into that. thanks!
Every child is born with a natural curiosity, creativity and desire to understand the world around them. Quality afterschool programs can help to ignite this passion and make learning fun, relevant and engaging. Great topic! Thanks!
Thanks Sarah. I totally agree!
It was very good
can you send me the after school art guide I’m having issues getting the download
Hi Andrea! It’s available now! Just click the download button and we will send it directly to your inbox. Enjoy.
I can’t download the guide! Clicking on the yellow button doesn’t work.
Hi Marci! This is Bethany from Team Sparkle. Thanks so much for letting us know that there is an issue with the link. We are working on getting that taken care of, so please try again shortly. Thanks!