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‘Art Shaped’ by Darrell Wakelam should be in every art teachers collection, no matter what age group they teach.  And it should be recommended by tutors who run teacher training courses, that’s how good it is. Wakelam is a freelance teaching artist who spends his time creating card constructed projects with children in schools. You can […]

It’s easy to see why our students are drawn to the work of photorealist artist Ileana Hunter. Not only does the realism impress them, (it would impress anyone) but its powerful use of negative space evokes an emotional response,  tells a story, and makes her work instantly recognisable.  For students, she is definitely an ‘I […]

Many schools invite artists to talk about their work and working life and deliver workshops to their students.  It can be a large chunk of an art department budget, so it’s important to get the most out of the experience, both for your department’s professional development as well as the experience the students have. With […]

Formative assessment and summative assessment are two different types of evaluation that are used to assess student learning. Formative Assessment in Art Formative assessment is a form of ongoing evaluation that is used to monitor student progress and provide feedback on their learning. The goal of formative assessment is to help students improve their learning […]

Art board games can be a fantastic addition to the art classroom because they offer a unique and engaging way for students to learn and practice various art concepts and techniques. In an age where students spend far too long staring at screens, it’s a delight to see them engaging with their classmates, building relationships […]

These brightly coloured chairs, have been painted by middle school students under the skilful guidance of art teacher Kirsten Durbin who teaches at Porter Ridge Middle School. What makes them even more impressive is that they are a project that has raised money for charity. Kirsten told me that it all started with a very […]