Makematic
Colorful world of animals
Nature and art can inspire children to tell amazing stories. Creating animal stories helps children understand the difference between fact and fiction. In this activity, children aged 8-11 will create an imaginary animal and build a...
Curated Video
Vatican City: History, Attractions, and Dining Options
In this video, we explore the fascinating city-state of Vatican City, also known as the Holy See. We delve into its history, starting with its independence from Italy in 1929. With a population of less than 1000, Vatican City is a...
Bethany Thiele, Art Teacher
Polymer Clay Charm Lesson: Keychain Tutorial PART 1
Polymer Clay Charm Lesson: Keychain Tutorial PART 1
Oxford Comma
Chapter by Chapter (Never Let Me Go): Chapter Fourteen
Welcome to the fourteenth video in our chapter by chapter analysis of Kazuo Ishiguro's Never Let Me Go! In this video we'll discover the truth behind the women the group thinks might be Ruth's possible and we'll take a close look at one...
Bethany Thiele, Art Teacher
Kumihimo: How to Create and Braid on a Loom
In this video you will learn step by step how to create a simple cardboard loom and how to make an eight strand braid. Kumihimo is a Japanese word that means to braid on a loom, and this traditional technique is lots of fun!
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Did You Know? In 60 Seconds: Encaustic Painting
Learn about the uses of encaustic painting.
Bethany Thiele, Art Teacher
Cardboard Sculpture Techniques
Basic techniques for building sculptures with cardboard.
Bethany Thiele, Art Teacher
Linoleum Carving 101 (Basics)
This video tutorial will teach you how to safely and successfully carve linoleum for printmaking or for bas-relief painting. I will demonstrate carving Wondercut linoleum from Dick Blick using Speedball linoleum block cutters (gouges...
The Art Assignment
Behind the Banksy Stunt
When Banksy shredded his artwork the moment after it sold at auction, he left many questions unanswered. What are we to make of the stunt?
Bethany Thiele, Art Teacher
Making a Great Exhibition, Read Aloud
“Making a Great Exhibition” by Doro Globus and Rose Blake is a special book to inspire children to explore art galleries and museums as well as to MAKE ART! Thank you David Zwirner Books for the copy I read aloud in this video.
Bethany Thiele, Art Teacher
Abstract Ceramic Sculpture
7th grade classes are creating small, non-representational or abstract sculptures containing at least 10 forms. For CLAY, I always use Amaco White Art Low Fire Clay. For GLAZE, I like Amaco's F Series low fire glazes for SOLID colors Or...
Curated Video
Exploring French Optical Illusions
This video explores the fascinating world of French optical illusions, also known as Tromp L'oleil. From Renaissance paintings to stage theater set designs and even cartoons, these illusions create the appearance of three-dimensional...
TMW Media
A Day at School: Let's look at learning, Part 1
Let's take a closer look at learning by spelling words about school. A Day at School, Part 3
ZooMoo
Kooki's Crafty Show Makes: Note to self
Kooki makes a teeny tiny notebook. Hope you've got small writing.
Amor Sciendi
The Many Meanings of Manet's A Bar at the Folies-Bergère
A close reading of Manet's A Bar at the Folies-Bergère through many different critical lenses.
Bethany Thiele, Art Teacher
Smooth and Refine Your Ceramic Sculpture
Middle School Art Demo (Part 3 of the Abstract Ceramic Sculpture Series). For CLAY, I always use Amaco White Art Low Fire Clay. For GLAZE, I like Amaco's F Series low fire glazes for SOLID colors Or for FUN GLAZE colors, I use Amaco's...