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Perfectly Imperfect Stained-Glass Jewelry
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 | Jessica ProvowThe focus of stained-glass artworks is typically on the flawlessness and beauty in the perfectly organized and constructed design. Perfectionism is a trait that can be overwhelming at times, and for v ...
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How Personal Art-Making Transforms Teaching
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 | Chrissy BlockAs art educators, we understand that feedback is essential for student growth. But how often do we consider how our own creative practices shape the way we provide feedback? Recently, I explored how e ...
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Editor's Letter: Innovation
Friday, May 16, 2025 | Frank JuárezIntroducing new ways to see art through a different lens is important for the continued development of aspiring artists. Designing fresh and relevant curricula introduces new processes, creates exciti ...
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When Bookshelves Come Alive
Friday, May 16, 2025 | Leigh DrakeWhen we had to start out the school year in a virtual setting, I was inspired to come up with a project that I wouldn’t typically be able to implement in the classroom. Several projects I assign ...
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Portraits in Three Dimensions
Friday, May 16, 2025 | Annemarie BaldaufImagine printing a photograph and having your subject appear in three dimensions instead of two. Like a camera, a 3D scanner can be used creatively to capture a subject’s essence through persona ...
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Eco Art: Fostering Environmental Advocacy
Friday, May 16, 2025 | Gregg StevensWe are tasked with providing students with the knowledge they need for a successful future, but we are often limited to lessons that are too cursory or dated to be relevant. Art educators need to meet ...
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Creative Dreams and Community Connections
Friday, May 16, 2025 | Zoey GrafArt educators are teachers, learners, community connectors, and creative dreamers. Bringing novel experiences to students is part of our daily work, and we encourage them to take risks, try new things ...
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Editor's Letter: Process
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 | Frank JuárezIn this issue, art teachers interpret, define, and apply what process looks like within their art curriculum, from designing sketchbooks to applying new clay techniques, learning to be present to enjo ...
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Mixing Magic
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 | Rama HughesIf you want to see learning, watch young artists mix paint. “I made pink!” “I made GOLD!” “How? Show me how!” Without constraint or guidance, paint-mixing turns int ...
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The Art of Quilling
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 | Leigh DrakeThis assignment allowed students to experiment with an art technique that most of them had never tried before. I’ve never heard my classroom so quiet as everyone focused on creating their delica ...
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Pushing Our Practice with Fused Glass
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 | Christine ColbyIn an effort to push my kiln-firing abilities and challenge students with a new material and process, I added fused glass to my current level 3 class. I enjoyed watching students experiment, problem-s ...
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Intuitive Painting: Bridging Spirituality and Creativity
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 | Raine ValentineArt and spirituality are deeply interconnected, serving as pathways for individuals to explore and express their inner selves. In the realm of art education, integrating spirituality with the creative ...
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Editor's Letter: Contemporary Art
Tuesday, March 11, 2025 | Frank JuárezIn 2022, I began to reassess how I present curricula to all my students. I wondered if the artists I was introducing reflected who they are in their identities and why it is important to bring diverse ...
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Masterpiece Mash-ups
Tuesday, March 11, 2025 | Leigh DrakeOne of my goals each year is to incorporate as many artists, art movements, and famous artworks into the curriculum as possible to expose my students to the world of art through both historical and co ...
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Sculpting the Everyday
Tuesday, March 11, 2025 | Brigid HorganAt the beginning of the semester, I have my eighth-graders each select a theme to pursue for the entire course to help eliminate artist’s block along the way and encourage them to think creative ...
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The September 2025 issue is out now!
Our new issue is out, and it's all about CONNECTIONS. Our first issue of the volume year focuses on many aspects of connection. While teaching students about new artists, processes, and techniques, art teachers also prioritize building relationships and strong foundations.
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