Tim talks today about the joy of trying something new, and the importance of continued exploration of unique mediums and materials for us as art teachers. He also gives suggestions for several ideas for new art-making processes to explore, including alcohol inks, gel printing, cyanotypes, encaustic painting, and needle felting, and the show notes connect with resources that can help teachers dive into each of those processes. He closes the show with the idea that trying new things, even in small ways, can transform your artmaking environment and help with student engagement and problem-solving.

Resources and Links

• • Join the Art of Ed Community
  • Caitlyn Thompson on Experimenting with Alcohol Inks
  • 5 Remarkable Gel Printing Techniques
  • Teaching with Cyanotypes
  • Getting Started with Encaustics PRO Pack
  • Discovering Felting FLEX Collection
  • Everyday Art Room Podcasts about Needle Felting (Part 1 and Part 2)