Making your own UV light box allows you to create cyanotypes independently of sunlight or weather conditions, while ensuring reliable, consistent exposure times.This course guides you step by step through building a robust, classroom-ready UV light box designed for repeated use with students, giving you confidence and control when delivering cyanotype lessons. This on-demand online […]
This exciting and experimental course will introduce you to the wonderful world of cyanotypes. Through this course, you will This on-demand online course is designed specifically for art teachers and can be completed at your own pace. It’s ideal for anyone who wants to inject an exciting new process into their teaching that can be […]
Talking about art isn’t always easy — for teachers or for students. This online professional development course explores how we can build confidence when discussing and analysing artworks in the classroom. You’ll discover practical, classroom-ready ideas for helping students move from simply looking at art to analysing it with clarity and insight. Through this course, […]
Transfer Techniques are so appealing! If you are an art teacher looking for new, exciting techniques to engage all of the learners in your class, becoming expert in transfer techniques is a great addition to your art toolkit. The objective of this training is to equip you with a range of transfer techniques, using a […]
Modelling in teaching is a strategy where educators demonstrate a process, skill, or behaviour to guide students in their learning. (Modelling is the UK spelling. In the US the preferred spelling is ‘Modeling’.) Understanding how to model effectively in art lessons is an essential skill for teachers. This course was first designed for an in-person […]
Making sketchbooks is an exciting dimension to add to your curriculum. During this course you will learn exciting and adaptable ways to make sketchbooks. Objective: To learn a variety of ways to make sketchbooks. During this training, you will: Once you have watched the professional development, you will be able to download a certificate that […]
I set up The Arty Teacher because I have a passion for my subject that I want to share with other art teachers around the world.
I have been a high school art teacher for over 20 years, so I understand what it’s like to be in front of a class of students, often with very different abilities and attitudes.
I wanted to develop resources that would help teachers to bring out the best in every student in every class. I also wanted to free-up staff from time-consuming lesson preparation to let them focus instead on delivering exciting, motivating, dynamic lessons, supported by excellent resources.
