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How to draw and paint a water color easter egg art lesson for kids

Watercolor Easter Eggs

Looking for a classroom-friendly alternative to painting eggs this Easter? This lesson teaches students four different watercolor techniques to create colorful patterns and designs that they can use to decorate their...Learn More
60 Min
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4 sparkly ways to teach art with notebooks and pencils a free handout

5 Sparkly Ways to Teach Art with Notebooks + Pencils

I’m about to say something that may raise an eyebrow– or two. Pencils and notepaper can be the great beginnings of an enriching art program. It’s true. You may not...Learn More
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day of the dead art for the classroom catrina drawings

Day of the Dead Catrina Marker Drawings & Celebration Altar

Ready to create beautiful artwork for Day of the Dead? Grab your markers, sheets of white paper, a few crayons (and your kids) and let’s celebrate the Day of the...Learn More
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Creating a Papal Picado Collage with Painted Paper | Day of the Dead Celebration, dia de los muertos

Creating a Papel Picado Collage with Painted Paper | Day of the Dead Celebration

What do alters, sugar skulls, marigolds and sweet treats have in common? If you guessed that they’re important parts of celebrating Day of the Dead, you’re right! Día de Muertos...Learn More
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Getting creative with Crayons | Crayon Techniques for Art Teachers

Getting Creative with Crayons

“I don’t know what to do with my students because all they have is crayons!” Have you said that to yourself lately? It’s a sentiment that we’ve heard over and...Learn More
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How to draw and paint large scale leaves and flowers

Large Scale Tropical Flowers & Leaves

Last summer, I hosted a workshop in Santa Barbara. The event center was rather bland and barren, so my team of fantastic 16-year olds painted large scale flowers and leaves...Learn More
45 Min
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mexican folk art floral pattern designs art projects for kids

Mexican Folk Art: Symmetrical Floral Designs using Markers

Inspired by the beautiful symmetrical floral designs found in Mexican Folk Art, this lesson uses the simplest of materials, but the end result is anything but simple! The secret ingredient...Learn More
90 Min
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happy sun art from home draw along with patty for all ages

Happy Sun | Draw & Paint Along with Patty

This art project is part of the Art at Home series of Facebook Live video replays. This art project is based upon the Sun, the closest star to planet Earth...Learn More
45 Min
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jeff koons inspired paper balloon dog art project for kids with instructional video

Jeff Koon’s Inspired Paper Balloon Dog

This fun art project was inspired by artist Jeff Koons’ iconic Balloon Dog series. Students will create their own brightly colored balloon dog from a series of traced ovals and...Learn More
80 Min
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  • Deep Space Sparkle, 2024
  • Deep Space Sparkle, 2024