Category Archives: Education

Charlotte Mason & 7 Ways to Give Children First Hand Sources of Art Information

Previously I published a post asking readers to tell me which artist was their favorite for doing picture study. I got the term “picture study” from reading the book A Charlotte Mason Companion: Personal Reflections on the Gentle Art of … Continue reading

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August Art For Homeschool Art Show – “Summer”

It is time to start thinking about what you are going to do for an entry in the second Art For Homeschool Art Show.  I am giving you a little less than two months to prepare some outstanding art work. … Continue reading

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Art and Homeschool Conversation

Hi Everyone! I hope you had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend. I did. Are you ready for summer? I imagine that most homeschool families are taking a break from school right about now. Am I right? So what are you … Continue reading

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Reading the Charlotte Mason Companion by Karen Andreola

I just started reading A Charlotte Mason Companion: Personal Reflections on the Gentle Art of Learning written by Karen Andreola. Being the art teacher and artist that I am, I skipped immediately from the end of Chapter One to Chapter … Continue reading

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Keeping Art Supplies on Hand

I feel it is important to keep art supplies on hand. When you or your child feel the creativity bug come along it is nice to just go to the supply bin, drawer, or closet to find what you need. … Continue reading

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