One of the drawbacks of compulsory education is its rigid structure. Our educational systems are generally too reliant on metrics … More
Tag: Lesson Ideas
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
Physical Distance Learning: Resources, Materials and Lesson Plans
To all the teachers, administrators, school staff, students and guardians who are embarking on another unprecedented school year; know that … More
Making a list, checking it twice, going to receive some artistic advice
The influential New York based art critic, Jerry Saltz, recently published a list of thirty-three ‘lessons for being an artist.’ … More
Remixing the Canon
A whole curriculum around inquiry-based projects aimed at ‘remixing the canon’ would reveal how contemporary artists improvise on the Western … More
Visualizing Our Complex Identities through Art
Less than 65 years ago there were separate schools for children based upon the color of their skin. When contemporary … More
Cityscape and the personalized experience
Artists have been depicting their natural and built environments and using their surroundings as inspiration for centuries. Observing and analyzing … More
Artfully Learning 