Art at Home
Sep 9, 2024
5 Ways to Embrace Cozy Season
Embrace cozy season with these 5 simple ways to stay warm and creative, perfect for art teachers looking to relax and find inspiration. From evening rituals to sketching cozy autumn scenes, discover how slowing down and enjoying life's small pleasures can enhance your creativity and well-being.
Sep 6, 2024
Pop Art Apples: A Warhol-Inspired Printmaking Project 🍎
Bring the vibrant world of pop art into your home or classroom with a fun and easy project that celebrates fall, creativity, and a local Pittsburgh legend—Andy Warhol!
Jul 3, 2024
5 Exciting Fireworks Art Projects for Kids: Fun and Easy Techniques
Discover five creative ways to make fireworks art with your students! This blog covers wax resist, DIY scratchboard, fluorescent paint on black paper, foil marker print, and raised salt painting techniques. Perfect for art educators looking to inspire creativity in the classroom.
Jul 2, 2024
Fireworks Salt Painting for the 4th of July
Learn how to create a raised salt fireworks painting in this fun and educational art project perfect for all ages. This step-by-step guide covers materials, instructions, and tips to help you create a dazzling fireworks display using simple art supplies. Enhance your classroom art activities with this engaging and creative project.
Apr 29, 2024
Easy Mother's Day Art Project for Kids: Printed Floral Bouquet
Ready for the perfect mix of fun and exciting processes that ALSO results in a gorgeous final art product? Well then let me introduce you to my “Printed Petals” lesson. Inspired by the legendary artist Pablo Picasso and his print titled “Bouquet of Peace”, this engaging lesson is designed for students in grades K-3 and will delve into the fascinating world of printmaking techniques.
Mar 9, 2024
Foil Marker Printing Rainbow Art Project Perfect for St. Patrick's Day
Are you ready to create a fun, easy and gorgeous art project for St. Patrick's Day? Well then look no further than foil marker printing! In this blog you will learn how to do this project with step by step photos and even a free St. Patrick's Day Drawing guide! The best part about this project? Most of the supplies you already have at home!
Feb 12, 2024
Dog Weaving Art Lesson for Elementary Children
Unlock your students' artistic potential with engaging art lessons inspired by renowned artists and their beloved pets. Discover how to teach weaving projects with students' that will incorporate their love for animals, inspired by artists like Picasso and Kahlo and their precious dogs.
Feb 5, 2024
How to Make Shaving Cream Marbled Paper Valentines
Let's make a fun and easy marbled paper valentine! Perfect for artists of all ages using only shaving cream and liquid watercolor- anyone can do it!
Feb 4, 2024
5 Creative Process-Based Valentine's Day Art Projects for All Ages
Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than by engaging in some fun and creative...
Dec 8, 2023
5 Amazing Pieces of Art to Explore with Your Children at Carnegie Museum of Art
Carnegie Museum of Art is a historic and captivating art museum with vibrant masterpieces that sparks creativity in everyone- even kids! In this blog I will be share 5 pieces of art that are perfect for seeing and discussing with young children for an enriching art experience for the whole family.
Oct 5, 2023
5 Reasons Why You Should Teach Monster Themed Art Lessons
Do you want to see your students beam with excitement, burst with creativity, and create things that you never dreamed were possible? Well then you need to read this blog all about one subject that every art teacher needs to use in their art lessons: MONSTERS.
Sep 12, 2023
How to Make DIY Sketchbooks in the Elementary Art Room
This is one of the number one questions I get: How do you make student sketchbooks??? Well my friends, it's beyond ea...