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St. Patrick’s Day Romero Britto Inspired 4-Leaf Clover

Romero Britto and art class go together like Spring Lamb and fresh mint. Britto’s iconic pop art style, bright colors and inspiring patterns allow for endless possibilities when it comes...Learn More

60 Min

Related categories: 3rd Grade Art Lessons, 4th Grade Art Lessons, 5th Grade Art Lessons, Contemporary Artists, Famous Artists, Line Drawing, Markers, Quick Art Lessons, Spring Art, Video Tutorials

What to do in your art room in March

March is an exciting time to be an art teacher….the weather is warming (hopefully), children are in the groove and finished artwork is starting to accumulate. All the work you’ve...Learn More

Related categories: Blog Posts, Curriculum Planning, How to Teach Art

How Much Can I Earn Teaching Art Classes in My Home?

Teaching art to children is incredibly rewarding. The time spent designing your curriculum prepping your classes and managing the admin is all worthwhile when you witness the positive impact you...Learn More

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30 Essential Books for the Art Classroom

To help get you inspired for this upcoming school year, we’ve compiled a list of our 30 must-have children’s picture books for the art room and wanted to share them...Learn More

Related categories: Blog Posts, Book Reviews, How to Teach Art, Living the Artful Life, Teaching Philosophies

Beautiful Blackbird Art Project

This lesson is a wonderful addition to you Black History Month collection of lessons. Children learn about the world of artist Ashley Bryan and his book Beautiful Blackbird, while creating...Learn More

50 Min

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, Animals, Art at Home, Birds, Culture Based, EPIC Curriculum, Famous Artists, Paper Projects, Video Tutorials

How to Start Teaching Online Art Classes (without the complicated set-up or expensive tech)

If you are considering earning extra income teaching online art classes to kids, lean in… The set-up and tech gear is so much easier than you think. Back in 2010,...Learn More

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How to Fund Your Art Program: The Easy Way to Raise $1,000 with Artsonia

What would you buy if you had extra funds in your art budget next year? Would you get extra paper, some new paints, or replace your watercolor sets? Maybe you...Learn More

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Geometric Hearts | Valentine’s Day Project

Learning how to connect the dots to form lines looks easier than it really is. That is not to say that this project is difficult, but it is best for...Learn More

90 Min

Related categories: 5th Grade Art Lessons, 6th Grade Art Lessons, Art at Home, Valentine’s Day Art, Video Tutorials, Watercolors, Winter Art

Alma Thomas: Painting a Rainbow

Here’s an activity that’s not only a perfect way to demonstrate brush control and paint mixing but get to know an amazing artist, Alma Thomas. I’ve used this technique many...Learn More

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