Hosting a family art night can be the best way to build support for your art program, boost parent involvement and advocate for your program within your community. In this episode, I share my experiences with my own family art night both as a parent and as the organizer.
I walk you through what worked for me, how I set up the event, what projects were successful ( and which ones weren’t!) and ways to incorporate fundraising.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
- How to set your intentions for the event and why it’s important
- What a family art night can offer families in regard to a community building and bonding experience
- How a check-in table can get the parents involved (and informed)
- The benefits of a hostess
- How to choose the right art projects for your event
- How to create an Art Board for self-guided art exploration
- How to manage wet art projects
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My best advice for teaching art to kids.
Hosting a family art night can be the best way to build support for your art program, boost parent involvement and advocate for your program within your community. In this episode, I share my experiences with my own family art night both as a parent and as the organizer.
I walk you through what worked for me, how I set up the event, what projects were successful ( and which ones weren’t!) and ways to incorporate fundraising.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
How to set your intentions for the event and why it’s important
What a family art night can offer families in regard to a community building and bonding experience
How a check-in table can get the parents involved (and informed)
The benefits of a hostess
How to choose the right art projects for your event
How to create an Art Board for self-guided art exploration
How to manage wet art projects
LISTEN TO THE SHOW:
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SHOW NOTES:
Symmetrical Butterflies
Foam Printing
Antique Flower Still Life
Paint Brush Rocket Mural Project
Circle Painting Project
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SHOW NOTES:
Paint Brush Rocket Mural Project
My best advice for teaching art to kids.
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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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Patty where can we find the fish project you were talking about
I love this episode so many good ideas thank you
I don’t have a lesson plan for the fish project or pictures. I guess it was one of those projects that was all hands-on-deck!Sorry!
Hi Patty! I would love a copy of your Family Art Night Guide. Unfortunately, the download doesn’t seem to be working. Is there another way I can get a copy? Thanks in advance! P.S. Loved this episode!
I just tested the link. Make sure to enter your email carefully and then check your inbox (and your junk mail, too)
Love it! Tell me more!
I can’t seem to download the pdf resource guide
Can you please send me the link to the PDF? Itś not clickable on this page.
Hi Jen! We’re so happy you found us. Unfortunately this download is no longer available. We offer several resources inside The Sparklers’ Club for teachers to help plan and put together Art Shows. If you are a Sparkler you can find our full Art Show Guidebook under the RESOURCES tab on the website.