How tissue paper recreates famous paintings
Tissue paper doesn’t seem like an art supply at first. It’s thin, delicate, tears easily. But those qualities are exactly…
Your kids need less screen time. Here’s why.
Screens are everywhere… in the classroom, at home, and in the pocket. And sure, technology has its place… but there’s…
What makes foil different from metallic paint?
Colored foil sheets aren’t something you see in most art classrooms. They’re bright, shiny, and completely different from standard supplies. …
Why oil pastels work better than crayons
Oil pastels don’t work like other supplies. With markers, one wrong line ruins the drawing. With paint, you have to…
The New Year’s resolution that benefits every student
New year, new plans. You’re probably thinking about what to add to your school in 2026: Better reading programs. More…
Here’s how clay works without the kiln
Clay projects stick with students longer than almost any other art lesson. There’s something about working with their hands, shaping…
The secret to mess-free watercolor magic
Watercolors produce beautiful results, but the setup takes forever… and the cleanup is worse. And somehow, paint water always ends…
The one thing we’re most grateful for
Thanksgiving is here. A time to pause. Reflect. Give thanks. And as we look back on this year, we keep…
A quiet painting that sparked a national debate (Wood)
Meet Grant Wood. The Iowa farm boy turned American icon. You’ve seen American Gothic, that serious man with the pitchfork?…
How did Warhol turn soup into art?
Meet the prince of Pop Art: Andy Warhol. He took everyday things like soup cans, soda bottles, and movie stars,…