Sparks

As the owner of an art school, an art teacher trainer and an all round advocate of arts education...

Inside out cities.... This is a project that I love, and it leans itself to so many amazing...

I recently had a discussion with a couple friends. They were slagging off teachers. Complaining...

First - My rant I was happily scannin instagram the other day, when I saw a post by a fellow...

Clearly I must get more consistent at blogging The last year has been a whirlwind of...

My first teaching job was in a little school in Devonport on Auckland's North shore. It's a...

Does it really matter??? I recently spoke to a student that was feeling 'frustration' with her...

"Show us something we haven't done before" During Holidays and celebrations, my instagram feed...

To begin with... Three short stories. Back in 2008 the first iPads started to come out. I...

"I feel like an art unit has succeeded if all the student work is unique" Before I start......

To begin with... (A Disclaimer) My journey to being an Art Educator, was slightly different...

Workshops All of the workshops can be presented as 2 hour, half day, or full day sessions. 2...

In some cultures red means love, in others it means hate, in some national pride, and in some...

What works for you So, obviously I'm not the first person to write about this. There are books...

I always shudder when I hear that question Every lesson students ask me those three words. Even...

Teaching Jewellery making without making bracelets and necklaces Last year I attended a...

As close as you'll get to a lesson plan around here One of the first units I created, when...

Warm ups Being more aware of ourselves and our environment is always an area of priority and...

I am a big believer in letting the environment envelop you. I think if you set up the room right;...