Art studio classroom design

Photo collection by April Mae Creative

I’m excited to introduce you to The Children’s Art Factory, an inspiriting creativity play space in Guelph, Ontario (Canada), founded by Melissa Mazar, aka Missy Pepperpot. When families walk inside Missy’s space, they’re greeted with process-focussed hands-on activities that engage their minds and bodies. Inside you might find things like open-ended art making, an enormous […]

6 Reasons Why Being an Art Teacher Post-Pandemic Is Still the Best Job Ever Advocacy % %

I've been chatting alot with y'all lately about routines for the art room...and it seems kinda crazy to address that before talking about rules, doesn't it?! For the longest time...like, I'm talking YEARS, I did not understand the difference between rules and routines. There were times when I would list my rules and they'd be a mile long because they were actually procedures I wanted my kids to follow, not rules. It can all be a little confusing so let me share an analogy with you... Your…

HANDMAKERY » Art Workshops + Studio Peek + First Friday

10 Reasons the Art Room Is the Most Important in the School Advocacy % %

Well, all this week I've been experiencing my first day of art over and over and over. All y'all know what I'm talking about...with 20 classes, you have the joy of hearing yourself say the same things on loop. Most of my classes, kindergarten through 2nd, are 30 minutes in length. I thought I'd share today what I do in that very first 30 minute art class...and stay tuned. I'll be sharing my second day of art (and what I do with my hour long classes) later on this week. For now, here you go…

An interview with Erin Boniferro, creative force behind the children's art studio and shop Collage Collage in Vancouver, BC

Art Studio for Kids