One of the drawbacks of compulsory education is its rigid structure. Our educational systems are generally too reliant on metrics … More
Category: Materials
Finding Inspiration and Information in Found Objects (with Lesson Plan)
Jane Housham is drawn to the scale, colors, textures and all around forms of miniature toys, as well as other … More
Pedagogy in Paint: Chardin’s Depictions of Early Childhood Learning
French painter Jean Siméon Chardin devoted his entire career to documenting the quotidian, domestic and laborious nature of life in … More
Visualization of a Much Needed Change
The high price of tertiary learning, and the toll that it has on student’s lives, is one of the most … More
A performance in which play and danger are a short distance apart
Longtime readers of this blog know that I am a major proponent of play-based learning and artfully serious play (for … More
Artfully Learning Audio Series Episode 18: The Artful Audacity of Hope
As a writer focusing on a cross-examination of the visual art world and educational environment, in order to show the … More
Futurist Dreams and Artful Realities
A common foundation behind many great works of architecture is that they combine aesthetically compelling forms to create functioning structures … More
In Which I Try AI: Musings and Criticisms From an Artist, Educator and Writer
In an effort to follow up my recent post “Living and Learning with AI?” and gain a greater understanding of artificial … More
Artfully Learning Audio Series, Episode 13: Trash Talk
We have made it to lucky number thirteen of the Artfully Learning Audio Series! In this episode, I speak with … More
Form, Function and Fun: Playgrounds as Art Education
Engagement is the most crucial element of the artistic experience. Sometimes we are drawn to a work of art because … More
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