Art Ed Radio

It is an age-old question in the art room . . . do you let kids listen to music while they work, or do you make them put their earbuds away? Today, Tim talks with Elizabeth Peterson from The Inspired Classroom about soundtracking your art room and ways to bring more music to your students. Listen as they discuss types of music, art projects related to music, and the best ways to introduce new music to your students.

• Take a Look at Elizabeth's website, The Inspired Classroom
• Access the download mentioned on how to introduce new music
• Join Elizabeth on her Inspired Teachers Facebook Page
• Read about The Music List in the art room

After the introduction of FLEX Curriculum last week, the response from teachers and districts has been overwhelming. So this week, it's time to dive deeper. AOEU's Senior Editor, Megan Dehner, joins Tim to talk all about FLEX. Listen as they discuss how the platform meets and adapts to teachers' needs, how to get FLEX in your district, and answer some of the most pressing questions about the curriculum.

• Take a Look at FLEX Curriculum!
• Get FLEX in Your School

It is a big day at The Art of Education University today, as we announce our newest offering--FLEX Curriculum. AOEU's Director of K-12 Curriculum, Cassidy Reinken, joins Tim to talk all about FLEX. Listen as they discuss how the platform meets and adapts to teachers' needs, and how FLEX helps them plan and deliver the perfect curriculum for their students.

• Take a Look at FLEX Curriculum!
• Get FLEX in Your School

Today, Rachel Albert returns to the show to talk to Tim about her favorite art teacher hacks. Listen as they discuss some of her best ideas, favorite projects, and how to make your life easier in the art room. They also dive into the upcoming Art Ed Now conference, where Rachel will be presenting once again.

• Follow Rachel on Instagram
• Hacks to Make Your Teaching Life Easier
• Elementary Art Hacks (PRO Learning Pack)
• 7 Reasons to Go to a Professional Conference
• The Art Ed Now 2020 Winter Conference (use AEN2020 at checkout for a $20 discount!)

Today, Caitlyn Thompson (aka Coach T) returns to the show to talk to Tim about everything related to bookbinding. Listen as they discuss her favorite tools, favorite projects, and the best ways to bring bookbinding into your classroom. Caitlyn also gives a quick preview of her upcoming Art Ed Now presentation.

• Check out some of the artists mentioned by Caitlyn: Erin Fletcher, Dominic Riley, and Colin Urbina
• Supplies can be found here: Talas Online
• The North Bennet Street School
• The Art Ed Now 2020 Winter Conference (use AEN2020 at checkout for a $20 discount!)

The Art Room Glitter Fairy is back! Sarah Krajewski returns to the show to talk to Tim about everything she has been creating and teaching over the past few months, and together they preview the upcoming Art Ed Now Conference. Listen as they discuss mindfulness, painting murals, and how to make PD exciting and worthwhile.

• The Benefits of a Classroom Mantra
• 5 Mindful Activities for the Art Room
• Find Sarah on Instagram
• Check out the Art Ed Now Conference!

We are finally into the new year, and Tim is going to celebrate with a mailbag episode! Today, he answers questions from listeners on a wide range of topics, starting with New Year's resolutions. The discussion then moves into art history, deep cleaning the art room, and how to start the second semester right. Tim then closes out the show with a thank you for 200 episodes and sharing what inspires people to be better teachers.

• Goals for the New Year
• The Art Ed Now Conference
• The Art of Education University Master's Degree
• PD Goals for a New Year

In today's episode, Tim askes Amber Kane to come on the show to discuss Fiber Arts and how more teachers can incorporate fibers into their curriculum. Amber has a new PRO Learning Pack out this month, and in this conversation, she shares a few of her best ideas from that pack. Listen as she and Tim discuss why students enjoy learning fiber arts, where to find inspiration, and how simple ideas can transfer into bigger projects.

Resources and Links

• You can see Amber's Advanced Fibers PRO Pack here
• How to Easily Infuse Fiber Arts Into Your Curriculum
• 10 Inspiring Fiber Artists You Should Know
• The Art of Education University's Studio: Fibers course

In this very special episode of Art Ed Radio, Tim is in the Brooklyn studio of artist CJ Hendry. CJ is best known for her hyperrealistic drawings of Pantone color chips, Rorshach blots, luxury items, and her installations that showcase those drawings. During this discussion, she talks with Tim about inspiration and creativity, how we experience art, and the process behind creating her incredible drawings.

If you would like to hear even more from CJ, she will be the featured presenter on February 1st at the 2020 Art Ed Now Winter Online Conference. Details can be found at artednow.com.

• CJ's Instagram can be found here.
• CJ's website is here.
• Read her feature in the New York Times.
• You can see CJ's full-length drawing videos on her YouTube channel.
• Learn more about the Art Ed Now conference.
• Women do see color better than men.

The possibilities available with digital art are endless, but it is sometimes difficult to know where to start. Tim welcomes Don Masse back to the show to talk about his best lessons and ideas for digital art. Listen as they discuss the best experiments to try with your students, the benefits of working digitally with your students, and the best way to balance digital and traditional work in your curriculum.

• Episode 009: No More Dead White Guys
• 8 Ways to Use Digital Drawing in the Art Room
• 6 Fun Ways to Experiment with Digital Drawing
• 10 Digital Artists You Should Know