Sana Asad is the second art teacher featured in our summer art series, Art Stories from Around the World by sharing her experiences while teaching art in Bahrain.
Born in Pakistan and into a culture where art is considered a craft to pass the time, Sana stuck to her dream of pursuing a career in art. After moving to Saudi Arabia and later to Bahrain, Sana opened an art studio in her home and began teaching children. Now she has a full-time after school art schedule, teaches workshops to adults and plans beautiful exhibits of her students work.
Today, we’re traveling to Bahrain to meet art teacher, Sana Asad.
Make sure to download Sana’s Bahrain Inspired art projects! Scroll down for the download button.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
- What art was like for Sana growing up in Pakistan
- How there are certain challenges teaching art in Bahrain
- Why she doesn’t only teach drawing and sketching
- What the difference is between teaching in the public school system versus private institutions in Bahrain
- What’s the most popular social media platform in the Middle East
- Why word of mouth is more valuable than anything to Sana
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My best advice for teaching art to kids.
Sana Asad is the second art teacher featured in our summer art series, Art Stories from Around the World by sharing her experiences while teaching art in Bahrain.
Born in Pakistan and into a culture where art is considered a craft to pass the time, Sana stuck to her dream of pursuing a career in art. After moving to Saudi Arabia and later to Bahrain, Sana opened an art studio in her home and began teaching children. Now she has a full-time after school art schedule, teaches workshops to adults and plans beautiful exhibits of her students work.
Today, we’re traveling to Bahrain to meet art teacher, Sana Asad.
Make sure to download Sana’s Bahrain Inspired art projects! Scroll down for the download button.
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IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
What art was like for Sana growing up in Pakistan
How there are certain challenges teaching art in Bahrain
Why she doesn’t only teach drawing and sketching
What the difference is between teaching in the public school system versus private institutions in Bahrain
What’s the most popular social media platform in the Middle East
Why word of mouth is more valuable than anything to Sana
LISTEN TO THE SHOW
DOWNLOAD 2 FREE LESSONS!
Sana created two art projects that represent Bahrain: An architectural lesson that merges POP art and color theory (ages 6-10) and a Hamsa Fiber Arts project that builds fine motor skills (ages 3-5).
Just click on the blue box, add your name and email and watch your inbox!
LINKS
Wild About Art and Craft Facebook Page
AME 057: Art Stories from Around the World – China
DOWNLOAD 2 FREE LESSONS!
Sana created two art projects that represent Bahrain: An architectural lesson that merges POP art and color theory (ages 6-10) and a Hamsa Fiber Arts project that builds fine motor skills (ages 3-5).
Just click on the blue box, add your name and email and watch your inbox!
LINKS
Wild About Art and Craft Facebook Page
AME 057: Art Stories from Around the World – China
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.
Here’s a quick definition of a podcast & what to expect from Art Made Easy:
A podcast is a free radio show. The host (me!) interviews guests or talks about a favorite subject. You get to listen through your computer, laptop or smart phone. I like to listen to my favorite podcasts in my car during long travel days or on my walks via set of ear buds and my iPhone.
You can subscribe to the show via iTunes and Stitcher radio. The benefit is that your free podcast ap on your iPhone will automatically be updated with all the podcast episodes from any show you subscribe to.
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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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Hi Patty,
I’m enjoying the Art Stories From Around the World Series. Curious to hear you say that teachers couldn’t source liquid water colours in Australia. I bought the Colorations brand from Educational Experience (edex.com.au) as a set of 8 tropical colours (super vibrant!). Educational Art Supplies (edartsupplies.com.au) also has ‘washable watercolour'(it doesn’t specifically say liquid watercolour in the product description, but as far as I can tell that’s what it is- it looks good! 14 colours, 250ml/$5.50 a bottle). Anyways, thought that might be helpful info for any Aussie art teachers out there!
Oh that’s awesome! Thanks for the help!