Schools

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  Cyanotype

  The post is guest-written by Arlene Westen. Foolproof Sun-Printing I have been an art instructor for many years, and one of the most common remarks that I have heard from beginner students is, “I want to make art but I’m just not that creative.” I know that it’s not true, but my job as an […]

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  Drawing Project Ideas for Schools

  A few years ago The Paint Spot hosted workshops called Teacher Tuesdays. From 8 to 12 junior high and senior high teachers attended. We shared product knowledge and tossed out a few art project ideas for the teachers to experience. Getting the feedback was important – the art therapy was greatly appreciated. Out of these sessions, […]

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  Watercolour Projects – 10 ideas for Beginners and School Teachers

  We have gathered videos and printable PDFs of some of our favourite watercolour projects. Basic supplies are also linked for sale. In the first video below the lesson plan is how to paint a fried egg with watercolours. Next up is a demonstration of how to paint a sleeping cat, followed by an exploration on […]

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  Acrylic Painting – 10 Step-by-Step Projects for the Classroom

  Get ready to explore some ideas for acrylic painting projects to use in classrooms or for beginners. Acrylic colours are quick-drying paints based on 100% acrylic resin (a synthetic dispersion). When applying acrylic paints thinly and/or thinned with water, a watercolour effect can be obtained. Usually, however, acrylics are applied thickly and the result appears […]