Connecting with children through art is an essential ingredient in the success and longevity of artist, Jill Hatcher. Jill teaches children ages 4-12 in a public school, does after school art classes and hosts private classes in her home. And she doesn’t hold a teaching degree! It’s hard to imagine where she finds the energy until you meet her. Jill is enthusiastic, warm and loves connecting with both her students and fellow teachers.
We spotlight Jill in our Sparkle magazine and asked her to share her story on Art Made Easy.
This episode is for anyone who is not a credentialed teacher and wants to learn how others went from artist to art teacher.
Patty answers a few of Jill’s questions including an explanation of how Team Sparkle creates, designs and structures The Sparklers Club library of art lessons and what big things are in the pipeline for Deep Space Sparkle.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
– How Jill made her way into teaching art organically
– The ways her experience has differed from teaching in the school system to teaching at home
– What she says were the biggest struggles she’s faced in her career teaching art
– How Jill handles her classroom management
– Where Jill’s own creativity and inspiration comes from
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My best advice for teaching art to kids.
Connecting with children through art is an essential ingredient in the success and longevity of artist, Jill Hatcher. Jill teaches children ages 4-12 in a public school, does after school art classes and hosts private classes in her home. And she doesn’t hold a teaching degree! It’s hard to imagine where she finds the energy until you meet her. Jill is enthusiastic, warm and loves connecting with both her students and fellow teachers.
We spotlight Jill in our Sparkle magazine and asked her to share her story on Art Made Easy.
This episode is for anyone who is not a credentialed teacher and wants to learn how others went from artist to art teacher.
Patty answers a few of Jill’s questions including an explanation of how Team Sparkle creates, designs and structures The Sparklers Club library of art lessons and what big things are in the pipeline for Deep Space Sparkle.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
– How Jill made her way into teaching art organically
– The ways her experience has differed from teaching in the school system to teaching at home
– What she says were the biggest struggles she’s faced in her career teaching art
– How Jill handles her classroom management
– Where Jill’s own creativity and inspiration comes from
LISTEN TO THE SHOW
LINKS & RESOURCES:
The Sparkler’s Club Waitlist
Art Stories from Around the World – China: AME 057
Art Stories from Around the World – Bahrain: AME 058
Teaching Art in a Remote Village in Northern India: AME 059
Manifesting Your Ultimate Goal: AME 085
You can visit Patty through Deep Space Sparkle on Facebook and Instagram
support@deepspacesparkle.com
LINKS & RESOURCES:
Art Stories from Around the World – China: AME 057
Art Stories from Around the World – Bahrain: AME 058
Teaching Art in a Remote Village in Northern India: AME 059
Manifesting Your Ultimate Goal: AME 085
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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Fun podcast to listen to !! I look forward to this every week… fun to put a “voice” with a Sparkler!
Thank you Jill and Patty! It makes me happy to think of all of the children Jill is teaching to see the world in a beautiful light! Creating art together builds kids and community.
Thanks so much for this inspiring talk. I am starting my first year teaching art at a private school. I have years of volunteer experience but no real credentials either. Would you recommend that I not mention my lack schooling to the the staff and parents? Or should I just be up-front about that?
Be 100% honest. The lack of a teaching credential isn’t a direct reflection of your experiences or capabilities. Remember, this was Jill’s experience but it doesn’t necessarily mean it will be yours. Go in with confidence and go for it!
Hi, I met you at Vons yesterday. I wanted to keep in contact so I can take a class from you. It’s been so long since I’ve done anything, and I like to do portraits also.