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semester long junk journal course

Junk Journal Course: Semester of Activities

I just released my semester-long visual journal, junk journal course. With this lesson pack you get one lesson a week complete with handouts, demo videos, and more. Get visual journal ideas, sketchbook activities, and more. Check out details on what you get with this visual journal, junk journal course below. Junk Journals: This course is…

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Visual Journal Technique: Pansy Prints

Check out how I use fresh pansies to create beautiful pansy prints to collage with in my visual journal. Plus you release stress by hammering.

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Aesthetics: Philosophy of Art Discussion in Art Class

Helping middle & high school students develop an opinion about art is an important part of teaching art. Discuss aesthetics to facilitate this (I will tell you how).

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Visual journal page about 2023 goals.

Creative Ideas for Art Journal Pages for the New Year

A visual journal page that is focused on my 2023 goals. No resolutions here, just small goals to try to focus on to improve my day to day.

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Selecting a visual journal book

How to Select an Altered Book or Visual Journal

Read tips on selecting a visual journal book that can withstand collaging, painting, & more when creating a visual journal or altered book.

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Get your classroom set up for the first day.

7 Art Teacher Tips for Back to School

Never has back to school arrived so quickly. Thanks to the pandemic, after a summer that essentially lasted from April to August last year, May to August just doesn’t feel long enough. Even though it doesn’t seem fair, back to school is on the horizon, it’s time to gear up and get back to it…

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