Michelle Gifford, a second-grade teacher from Thousand Oaks California, confessed to failing miserably with her first attempt at teaching art. She had followed her school’s purchased art program but never felt confident that she was giving her students the best art experience.
After a miserable open house, where parents expressed disappointment with her art attempts, Michelle plucked up the determination to learn how to teach art. After learning all she could, Michelle went all in with her art education and is now known as the teacher who does “all the art”.
This episode is for anyone who doesn’t consider themselves an artist or fears they don’t have the skills or resources to teach art to their students.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN
– How Michelle was able to become a confident classroom art teacher
– Why supplies can make a difference in the pleasure and experience of a project
– How Michelle benefits from practicing art projects before teaching them to her class
– How support from parents can go a long way
– Ways she improves her classroom by tying in lessons from other subjects
– How to keep your creative cup full by staying educated and informed
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My best advice for teaching art to kids.
Michelle Gifford, a second-grade teacher from Thousand Oaks California, confessed to failing miserably with her first attempt at teaching art. She had followed her school’s purchased art program but never felt confident that she was giving her students the best art experience.
After a miserable open house, where parents expressed disappointment with her art attempts, Michelle plucked up the determination to learn how to teach art. After learning all she could, Michelle went all in with her art education and is now known as the teacher who does “all the art”.
This episode is for anyone who doesn’t consider themselves an artist or fears they don’t have the skills or resources to teach art to their students.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN
– How Michelle was able to become a confident classroom art teacher
– Why supplies can make a difference in the pleasure and experience of a project
– How Michelle benefits from practicing art projects before teaching them to her class
– How support from parents can go a long way
– Ways she improves her classroom by tying in lessons from other subjects
– How to keep your creative cup full by staying educated and informed
LISTEN TO THE SHOW:
Want to brush up on your art skills?
Summer is the perfect time to get in some PD hours especially if it involves creativity.
I invite you to join me and 7 artists and art teachers as we present inspiring ways to take your teaching to a new level.
This one-day online event focuses on learning the techniques that engage students on a richer, deeper level so that they can become more aware of craftsmanship and their own connection to their art.
For teachers, we want students to be engaged, to take pride in our work and often that starts with us…showing them what’s possible and what’s really exciting.
You’ll learn printmaking, watercolor, using tempera paint in unique ways, how to make colors pop, how to make dynamic projects with just crayons, using colored pencils and markers and so much more.
Make sure to enroll before April 13th to secure your early bird registration of only $119. Regular price $147.
If you’re a Sparkler, please make sure to use your special Sparkler link to grab your Sparklers-only price.
Check out the details in the show notes down below.
Regular fee: $147 Early Bird Fee: $119 until April 13th
Draw Paint Make Online Summer Workshop
LINKS & RESOURCES
Sparklers Club Waitlist
Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway by Susan Jeffers
Creative Bug
You can visit Patty through Deep Space Sparkle on Facebook and Instagram
support@deepspacesparkle.com
Want to brush up on your art skills?
Summer is the perfect time to get in some PD hours especially if it involves creativity.
I invite you to join me and 7 artists and art teachers as we present inspiring ways to take your teaching to a new level.
This one-day online event focuses on learning the techniques that engage students on a richer, deeper level so that they can become more aware of craftsmanship and their own connection to their art.
For teachers, we want students to be engaged, to take pride in our work and often that starts with us…showing them what’s possible and what’s really exciting.
You’ll learn printmaking, watercolor, using tempera paint in unique ways, how to make colors pop, how to make dynamic projects with just crayons, using colored pencils and markers and so much more.
Make sure to enroll before April 13th to secure your early bird registration of only $119. Regular price $147.
If you’re a Sparkler, please make sure to use your special Sparkler link to grab your Sparklers-only price.
Check out the details in the show notes down below.
Regular fee: $147 Early Bird Fee: $119 until April 13th
Draw Paint Make Online Summer Workshop
LINKS & RESOURCES
Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway by Susan Jeffers
You can visit Patty through Deep Space Sparkle on Facebook and Instagram
support@deepspacesparkle.com
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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What a delightful podcast! I have listened to every one, and learn so much from them. Thank you Patty and Michelle!
Thank you for your kind feedback Linda. I’m so glad you were able to gain something from my story!
You are welcome! Michelle is a great reminder that teaching art can be learned…she has done so well for her students.
Really enjoyed the interview with Michelle. I am planning a painting class to some seniors at the senior center I want them to enjoy art as much as I do and to encourage them to keep practicing .and join the my next more advanced class. Thanks to you both. I am inspired.
Thank you June!
Thank you for sharing this inspirational story of how we all can be lifelong learners. Way to go Michelle! You have modeled to your students and school (and to all of us) that curiousity builds skill confidence. I couldn’t agree with you more about DSS. Patty has created an invaluable resource for building art teachers!