Currently, I am dreaming of Green Gables Spring days, and romantic English hedgerows all a flutter with birds and ladybirds alike!
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The art of cozying in for the long winter with some wonderful projects to pass the time. I tend to stay indoors beckoned by the fire in our wood stove. I have stacks of books, warm drinks, and wonderful handmade projects to inspire me and keep my mind and hands busy.
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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.
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I have hunted and procured several sources to use as a jumping-off point for your holiday festivities this year for the full mini-lesson hit the button below!
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Visual art should be looked at, right? One way to honor your art student is to host a Student Art exhibit.
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I went on a mini art retreat with my mom. We rented a nearby island bungalow, took the ferry, and enjoyed time together.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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Do you feel like art is too messy and a hassel to clean up? Boy, do I know how you feel! It seems like you just got the house cleaned and now you want to do what? Art? Oh boy! What’s a busy mom to do? Well, I have a few ideas for you to try!
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I would pass along some tips for preparing your students for a wonderful and educational visit.
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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.
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When I began to research I found the wonderful world of natural dyes and pigments. I wondered if I could create some pigments to used in one of my art classes and set about in my kitchen ordering plant and root powders and mixing them.
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As the school year approaches, I know many homeschool moms are pouring over curriculum, going to co-op meetings, ordering materials, and getting your schooling space organized. For me, I loved this time of year. Dreaming and goal setting, I call this process setting yourself up for success!
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Why is art important to classical education?
Well simply put, classical education, is a liberal arts education. One of its central pillars is igniting a child’s wonder and curiosity to the good, the true, and the beautiful. Art definitely checks this box, but it is more than that.
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