Closing out my Art Soundoff series with some reflections on why being a teaching artist is so meaningful for me. Links mentioned: Art Soundoff #artsoundoff on Twitter Music for this show is by Eliott Drozd.Audio hosting provided by Ka-Blam Digital Printing and IndyPlanet DigitalVoiceover by Tara PlattSubscribe through iTunesListen on Stitcher

Today I share some thoughts on a certain kind of adaptability that will aid you when leading workshops. Links mentioned: Art Soundoff #artsoundoff on Twitter Music for this show is by Eliott Drozd.Audio hosting provided by Ka-Blam Digital Printing and IndyPlanet DigitalVoiceover by Tara PlattSubscribe through iTunesListen on Stitcher

Today I share a principle I observe when thinking about my the performance I put on with every workshop or class. Links mentioned: Art Soundoff #artsoundoff on Twitter Music for this show is by Eliott Drozd.Audio hosting provided by Ka-Blam Digital Printing and IndyPlanet DigitalVoiceover by Tara PlattSubscribe through iTunesListen on Stitcher

Paying attention to how artists share their work and asking why can lead to some fun activities for your workshop. Links mentioned: Art Soundoff #artsoundoff on Twitter Music for this show is by Eliott Drozd.Audio hosting provided by Ka-Blam Digital Printing and IndyPlanet DigitalVoiceover by Tara PlattSubscribe through iTunesListen on Stitcher

If you get practice presenting in a classroom or at an assembly, you’ll get better at hand-selling your work. Links mentioned: Art Soundoff #artsoundoff on Twitter Music for this show is by Eliott Drozd.Audio hosting provided by Ka-Blam Digital Printing and IndyPlanet DigitalVoiceover by Tara PlattSubscribe through iTunesListen on Stitcher

Working with beginners and helping them find their path reveals the many paths available to you as an artist. Links mentioned: Art Soundoff #artsoundoff on Twitter Music for this show is by Eliott Drozd.Audio hosting provided by Ka-Blam Digital Printing and IndyPlanet DigitalVoiceover by Tara PlattSubscribe through iTunesListen on Stitcher

Today I share some thoughts on how you could be the first person to present an alternate approach to different kinds of learners, then close with some thoughts on how imporant it is to help beginners who are gripped by your medium. Links mentioned: Art Soundoff #artsoundoff on Twitter Music for this show is by … TPD 282 – Reaching Different Learners Read More »

Sometimes we need to address the notion of “doing things right,” in order to free our students to be creative. Today I share how I model a sense of playful transgression to help the students feel safe to explore and connect with art. Links mentioned: Art Soundoff #artsoundoff on Twitter Why Everyone Who Loves Comics … TPD 281 – Creating a Safe Place for Exploration Read More »

Building on yesterday’s entry, I share some thoughts on respecting the gap of experience and expertise between you and your students. Links mentioned: Art Soundoff #artsoundoff on Twitter Music for this show is by Eliott Drozd.Audio hosting provided by Ka-Blam Digital Printing and IndyPlanet DigitalVoiceover by Tara PlattSubscribe through iTunesListen on Stitcher

Teaching your art is more explicitly a service-driven endeavor, which means it’s not entirely about you. Links mentioned: Art Soundoff #artsoundoff on Twitter Music for this show is by Eliott Drozd.Audio hosting provided by Ka-Blam Digital Printing and IndyPlanet DigitalVoiceover by Tara PlattSubscribe through iTunesListen on Stitcher