Using Showbie for art lessons is a solution for online learning. I have found Showbie is the perfect platform for art teachers as for each child you can see a progression of their work within the assignments that you create. It is intuitive to use and I’ve started to use it in more and more […]
Artist Michael Screen, has recently developed a deep interest in nautical art, and is currently working on a portfolio based on studies of decaying and abandoned ships and boats. Originally from Wales, he has been based in Portsmouth for the last 20 years. Portsmouth’s coastal location is clearly an advantage to his work. Screen commented […]
Zoom Art Lessons present a whole new challenge for teachers. I can’t think of a subject more difficult to teach using Zoom than art. Additionally, I can’t think of another subject where more one-to-one teaching usually goes on. Seeing student work as it progresses is essential for us to be able to help. If we don’t, […]
I really enjoy delivering Autumn art lessons. It’s a good idea to get students to respond to the world around them and a great excuse for observational drawing and colour mixing. The resources below encourage both of these skills. Wonderful Winter Squash The winter squash images below are so Autumnal and beautiful. They could inspire […]
The subject of comfortable shoes seems to come up on my Facebook home page every few months. It seems we want something super-comfy that allows us to be on our feet all day. This is one thing where us visual people put comfort before style. However, I have to say, some of these recommendations have […]
What is cultural capital? In educational terms, it refers to the bank of cultural experiences students can gain from different cultural opportunities that go on to give them social mobility. E.g. Gallery visits, historic visits, music lessons, IT skills, dance lesson etc) Families have historically passed down these advantages to their children by providing them […]
