Making Art Together

Setting a Space for Inspiration

March 31st, 2017

In The Art Studio, we are fortunate to have a lot of different spaces. We have a display case, an entrance space, a Toddler Area, wall space, window space, shelf space, table space, and even ceiling space! When planning our Everyday Art Programs in The Art Studio, we have been thinking a lot about how to unite all these spaces to create a cohesive inspirational space for all ages. READ MORE

Why We Use Found Materials

July 22nd, 2015

The Art Studio at The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art has a long history of working with recycled materials and found objects. In addition to the challenges presented by a limited budget and lots of Museum guests interested in making art, both of which make using free materials very attractive, The Carle?s art educators, like many artists, also see the artistic potential in transforming something designed for one purpose into something else.

August 3rd, 2013

On Wednesday I had the pleasure of presenting my professional development workshop

In Our Resource Center - The Artful Parent

July 8th, 2013

Have you found your way to The Artful Parent Yet? Only a few months ago I found it via Tinkerlab.

Displaying Art Materials For All Ages

March 14th, 2013

As The Carle's Every Day Art Program Educator, I have the unique challenge designing the drop-in art activities for The Studio's ongoing Every Day Art Program that change every 4-6 weeks.