I recently spoke to someone from our Facebook group, Pop up Art School-How to Run a Mobile Art Business. She wanted to know how she should promote her classes to the libraries where she lives. The conversation brought me back to the early days of Pop up Art School. I had forgotten the questions I had at the start of our business and the points of discovery as we grew. Libraries offer our workshops to the public for free, so many people assume that we ...
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Simple 3D Anamorphic Drawing Tutorial
Simple 3D Anamorphic Drawing Tutorial Want to know how to make a 3D drawing that appears to float? Of course you do! Here's a drawing tutorial on anamorphic drawing. This is a great worksheet for tweens and teens. Anamorphic art is a fascinating artform which you can learn more about in our resources section below. You'll find links to anamorphic artwork from the Renaissance to contemporary art. ...
Successful Ways to Pack for Art Workshops on the Go
A mobile art school requires mobile art supplies. As the owners of Pop up Art School we don't have the cost and headaches of a brick and mortar location, but we've had to master the art of packing for art lessons on the go. If you've ever camped or traveled with children you know that a forgotten item can ruin your day. ...
Tame the Glitter Beast
Art teachers hate glitter; there’s even a blog called Art Teachers Hate Glitter. Glitter is easy to hate on, it sticks to everything and no matter how well you clean you’ll find flecks of glitter mocking you for months afterwards. ...
Palaces for the People
I love podcasts. A new one I’ve been listening to is 99% Invisible. The host Roman Mars has a sultry voice that’s easy on the ears. I recently listened to his interview of sociologist Eric Klinenberg the author of the book Palaces for the People: How Social Infrastructure Can Help Fight Inequality, Polarization, and the Decline of Civic Life. ...
What homeschools are looking for in an art class.
To learn more about what it’s like to teach art when homeschooling and what a homeschool parent looks for in an art program, we reached out to Krysten Lynch Callina. ...