Art Education is Not…
Art Education is not about Learning to Draw Art can help those who learn differently, learn. Art can…
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Individual Voice
When students are allowed and encouraged to bring their interests and passions, their curiosity into creative spaces it automatically…
Exploration, Comprehension, and Creation/Communication
Engaging with the continuous interplay between exploration, comprehension and creation/communication is the foundation of nearly all, if not every…
Learning to Draw
In art education and beyond, the idea of learning to draw is associated with, and in many cases defined…
Exploring Light Bulbs
When Thomas Edison attempted to create a functional light bulb he had no idea if it would work or…
Can’t Make a Choice
I run a nearly 100% choice art room. Kids get to choose things like what they work on, where…
The Different and Unfamiliar
As an art educator, I try not to impose my sensibilities, my taste, my preferences on my students work….
Moods
#4OCF is taking a Summer Vacation for two weeks! But don’t worry, we’ll be sharing some of our favorite…
Creating versus Creativity
Just because a student creates a product doesn’t mean they are exhibiting or developing or practicing creativity. For instance,…