Bar Rucci grew up in a creative household. She was determined to go to art school despite her parent’s plea to become a computer programmer. As a true creative, she compromised on the selection of her major, attended Skidmore College and graduated with a degree in Art and a minor in Early Childhood Development.
What followed was a series of experiences: mural painting, clothing businesses, and finally, a long stint as a graphic designer. It was this last venture that became her calling, allowing her to stay home and raise her children.
Barbara’s journey has many elements that many Creative folks experience. This is what fascinated me throughout the interview: the constant yearning for a new experience, challenge or artistic pursuit. Can you relate?
Bar and I discuss the challenges and joys of teaching art at home and the magic of cardboard. Yes, cardboard…
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
• What Bar’s childhood was like and how she was introduced to art and creativity
• Why she decided to scale up her business and her life in general
• Why Bar never held a “real job”
• Her definition of what success
• What teaching art at home looks like for Bar, and her tips on keeping kids engaged until the very end of the day
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My best advice for teaching art to kids.
Bar Rucci grew up in a creative household. She was determined to go to art school despite her parent’s plea to become a computer programmer. As a true creative, she compromised on the selection of her major, attended Skidmore College and graduated with a degree in Art and a minor in Early Childhood Development.
What followed was a series of experiences: mural painting, clothing businesses, and finally, a long stint as a graphic designer. It was this last venture that became her calling, allowing her to stay home and raise her children.
Barbara’s journey has many elements that many Creative folks experience. This is what fascinated me throughout the interview: the constant yearning for a new experience, challenge or artistic pursuit. Can you relate?
Bar and I discuss the challenges and joys of teaching art at home and the magic of cardboard. Yes, cardboard…
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
• What Bar’s childhood was like and how she was introduced to art and creativity
• Why she decided to scale up her business and her life in general
• Why Bar never held a “real job”
• Her definition of what success
• What teaching art at home looks like for Bar, and her tips on keeping kids engaged until the very end of the day
LISTEN TO THE SHOW
DOWNLOAD THIS FREEBIE CLASSROOM POSTER FROM BAR RUCCI:
LINKS & RESOURCES
Bar’s Poster
Artsy Emoji app Tutorial
For more inspiration, visit Bar’s blog and follow her on social media:
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DOWNLOAD THIS FREEBIE CLASSROOM POSTER FROM BAR RUCCI:
LINKS & RESOURCES
For more inspiration, visit Bar’s blog and follow her on social media:
Website
Instagram
Facebook Page
Pinterest
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.
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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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