Author: The Arty Teacher
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Blackout Poetry
The story of blackout poetry, also known as “found poetry” or “erasure poetry,” is a fascinating journey that involves the creative minds of writers like Austin Kleon and artist Tom Phillips. This unique form of expression gained traction in the 21st century, but its roots trace back to earlier literary traditions. The concept of blackout…
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Artists who Paint or Draw Hair
Below is a list of artists who paint or draw hair. From Leonardo da Vinci to artists who are alive and working today. If you haven’t yet had a student ask you how to paint or draw hair, it is just a matter of time. This challenging skill can be approached in a variety of…
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What Does a Good Art Interview Lesson Look Like?
What does a good interview lesson look like? I frequently see art teachers on social media, asking each other what to deliver when they have an interview art lesson. Here in the UK, part of the interview process to secure an art teaching position is to teach a lesson whilst observed by your potential employers.…
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Questioning in the Art Classroom
Some of my most rewarding lessons have been when students have really engaged with the discussion. Art teachers are exposed to many different methods of using questioning in the art classroom but what is right for you? You will have learnt about it in your training, read about it in books and stumbled across it…
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Recycled Animal Art
Art teachers continue to find exciting and innovative ways to make contextual links to artists. The recycled animal art below, created by the students of art teacher Rachael Hughes and teaching assistant Lowri Hoddinott, was inspired by the artist J. Vincent Scarpace. If you’re looking for a new recycled art project, this just might be it.…
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6 Questions to Ask Before You Accept that Art Teacher Job
It’s good to have a list of questions to ask before you accept that Art Teacher job. When you are interviewing for a job, you are interviewing the school as much as they are interviewing you. How do you know if you should accept the art teaching position? How do you know if the school…