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Defining Craft Craft can be defined as the creation of objects by hand, often with a focus on skill, tradition, and functionality. Unlike fine art, which is typically conceptual or expressive, craft emphasises technique, materials, and practical use. For me, it’s the ‘practical use’ that helps me look at something and decide if it’s art […]

Japanese artist Yukihiro Akama makes beautiful hand-carved wooden houses. In his workshop in rural Yorkshire, he had lined up a row of small houses for me to look at. All in different stages of completion. Tall or squat, curved or geometric, textured or sometimes charred, they create a neat, calm and decidedly magical street. Although […]

As an art teacher, keeping up with professional development can be a challenge. Between lesson planning, teaching, and administrative tasks, finding time for CPD often falls to the bottom of the to-do list. That’s why The Arty Teacher offers on-demand CPD for art teachers—a flexible, high-quality learning experience designed to fit around your busy schedule. […]

My Easter-themed art lessons are a great way to keep students engaged while still building essential skills. These activities go beyond just seasonal fun—they encourage careful observation, creative thinking, and experimentation with different materials. Whether it’s intricate pattern work, sculpting paper, or exploring collage, students get to develop their techniques in an exciting and meaningful […]

There was so much to learn from professor, art historian, and best-selling author Noah Charney. Speaking to an audience of 50 art teachers, we explored his book The 12-Hour Art Expert before he brought two artworks to life through in-depth analysis. We then discussed how these approaches could be applied in the classroom, making for […]

All students should feel safe and comfortable at school so they can learn. This is a simple statement that hides a multitude of complexities because human beings are diverse and complex. Accommodating Muslim students is one small part of this complexity, and the issue that seems to raise its head periodically in the art room […]