Drawing artefacts is a wonderful way to bring the museum into your classroom. Many students find artefacts particularly appealing — there’s something captivating about objects that have survived across time. They carry stories, textures and traces of the people who made or used them. Their aged, often weathered surfaces lend themselves beautifully to observational drawing […]
High-quality teaching changes lives. Yet for art teachers, finding time for professional development can be a challenge. Between preparing resources, organising displays, and supporting students, full-day courses or after-school sessions often feel out of reach. That’s why self-paced, online CPD for art teachers is such a powerful solution. It gives teachers flexibility while still ensuring […]
As art teachers, we’re always looking for ways to inspire our students, help them find their creative voice, and connect classroom learning to the wider world. For those teaching in the Manchester area, Samosa Media’s Young, Gifted and Manc film workshops are an exciting example of how this can be done. Samosa Media is a […]
When we talk about the elements of art, we’re really talking about the building blocks that every artwork is made from. Understanding them provides us with one way to analyse art. It’s not the only way, it’s not essential, but it is a good approach. In my view, planning exciting projects with inspiring artists that […]
It’s great when we can look at a project that really shows a sustained investigation. ‘Ordinary and Extraordinary’ by Michael, does just that. This was Michael’s Personal Investigation for A Level. This outstanding component (project) was taught by art teacher Lyanne Fellows, and I can highly recommend following her on LinkedIn to see the inspiring student […]
If you’re an art teacher like me, you’ve probably found yourself explaining the difference between observational drawing and direct observation more than once. While the terms sound similar—and they often overlap—they aren’t quite the same thing. Observational drawing is a broad term. It simply means drawing something by looking at it rather than relying on […]
