The Vital Role of Art in Homeschool Education & How to Get Started

Here’s why I believe art deserves a place in your child’s education along with some suggestions and resources on how to easily integrate it into your homeschooling routine.

Classical Art Education, Classical Education, Products and Resources, Resources, Tips of the Trade, Top ideasHeather WombacherSeptember 10, 2024art classes for kids, art lessons, homeschool art lessons, kids art lessons

Embracing the Allure of Autumn: A Symphony of Senses

As the final days of summer retreat, a subtle shift occurs, gently coaxing us into a new chapter. The autumn season comes to life, and with it, the anticipation of a new school year looms in the crisp air, captivating all our senses.

Nature, Personal Artwork, Products and Resources, The Studio, Top ideas, Tips of the TradeHeather WombacherOctober 10, 2023fall art, fall creativityComment

5 Creative Activities Inspired by Fall

On the blog today: Fall, with its vibrant colors and crisp air, offers an abundance of inspiration for artists. At The Apprentice Art Studio, we love the fall and so many ideas spring forth during this season.

Nature, Personal Artwork, Resources, The Studio, Top ideas, Tips of the Trade, UncategorizedHeather WombacherSeptember 12, 2023autumn beauty, fall projects, Fall activity ideas, autumn creativityComment

7 Tips to Get Into An Artistic Mindset this Fall

As the leaves start to change and the air turns crisp, it's time to embrace the creative energy that fall brings. Whether you're an experienced artist or just starting out, here are seven tips to help you get into an artistic mindset this season

The Studio, Tips of the Trade, Resources, Personal Artwork, NatureHeather WombacherAugust 15, 2023fall art, fall art inspiration, back to schoolComment

Personal Process Journal And Summer Art Study

Just look at this amazing journal! This summer I will be continuing my study of oil painting one is for still life and another is working from master works.

Personal Artwork, Products and Resources, The Studio, Tips of the TradeHeather WombacherNovember 15, 2022personalComment

Host a Student Art Exhibit

Visual art should be looked at, right? One way to honor your art student is to host a Student Art exhibit.

Classical Art Education, Personal Artwork, Tips of the Trade, Museum VisitsHeather WombacherNovember 1, 2022art exhibit, art students, elementary students, art showComment

Three Exciting Things! You Don't Want to Miss this Opportunity

I am so excited about this! Probably this is the best thing that has happened to me all summer, seriously! As you are preparing for school whether you are a homeschooling mom, classical educator or co-op teacher you need to pay attention!

Top ideas, Tips of the Trade, Classical EducationHeather WombacherAugust 8, 2022homeschool, Christian classical education, classical education, classical education art, classical teachers

How to Display End of the Year Student Artwork

I thought I would share my “Top 5 ideas” for displaying your child’s artwork from the school year. I am a sentimental fool and I love to save things, especially children’s artwork so of course, it is important to have creative and beautiful ways to share this creativity.

Resources, Products and Resources, Tips of the Trade, Top ideasHeather WombacherJune 21, 2022elementary studentsComment

What I Am Learning About Color Wheels

Color Wheels, Color Swatches, Color Studies, what do they teach us? Besides being an introductory practice to art, what is its purpose, really? It is more than you think.

The Studio, The Apprentice Atelier, Resources, Personal Artwork, Tips of the TradeHeather WombacherMay 31, 2022Color study, color, Color wheelComment

Is It Okay to Trace?

Have I ruffled some art-feathers? Maybe so, I like to rogue every so often. Head over to the blog and see my logic! It might surprise you.

Tips of the Trade, The Studio, The Apprentice Atelier, Products and Resources, Resources, Personal Artwork, Museum VisitsHeather WombacherJanuary 15, 2022art classes, art classes for kids, art at home, art, art tips, apprentice atelierComment

How Will You Nurture Yourself This Year?

I am not a resolution kind of gal, never have been. However, I am a list maker, it’s the truth. This is one way I nurture my soul. Life is hard enough, I don’t need the pressure of not being successful too.