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Way to go Tri

2007-09-24T13:38:03-05:00

From article: How to Promote Your Shop - Portland

Way to go Trillium, and PDX Etsy! Further proof that Outer SE Portland actually *does* rock.

Great article

2007-09-24T13:42:39-05:00

From article: How to Promote Your Shop - Portland

Great article, Christine. I am so looking forward to this workshop (and NOT just because it means I get to escape from the kids for an evening)!

Yay Christine

2007-09-24T14:07:35-05:00

From article: How to Promote Your Shop - Portland

Yay Christine!!! Fantastic job on the article, pictures and all. So happy to be a part of such a wonderful team! See you all Wednesday!

I am really e

2007-09-24T14:58:39-05:00

From article: How to Promote Your Shop - Portland

I am really excited to attend this workshop! The crafty/artist community in this town is such an inspiration to me - everyone is simply fabulous!

Go Fo PO!

2007-09-24T15:07:13-05:00

From article: How to Promote Your Shop - Portland

Go Fo PO!

It's gonna be

2007-09-24T16:10:25-05:00

From article: How to Promote Your Shop - Portland

It's gonna be a packed house, folks!

This is a gre

2008-08-26T17:56:38-05:00

From article: Parents Teach Art: A DIY Approach to Elementary School Art Education

This is a great article! My daughter is two, and always asking to do "art" or to have a "penty" which means pen. I let her color with Sharpies. She loves the bright shades, and has her own mini flip book to draw in. She's already filled one flip book, and is working on a second! A major reason why we moved recently is our small town has a two room schoolhouse. I'm going to ask a teacher if anyone is at the school tomorrow about art. I can teach them some fiber arts. It would be alot of fun! Great, I mean FABULIOUS article w/ great links!!

Great article

2008-08-26T18:06:59-05:00

From article: Parents Teach Art: A DIY Approach to Elementary School Art Education

Great article. I am an elementary school art teacher (k-5) and constantly find ways to spark my students creativity, teach them how to make connections, and find ways to incorporate the community. This past spring, I published a book that featured 5 Etsy ACEO artists and over 80 elementary student Artist Trading cards. The Etsy community also donated over 300 of their ACEO cards to share and help spread knowledge about ACEO art (which is quickly catching on around the world). We are putting out a second edition (currently accepting artists) with new ACEO lessons, artists examples, and student/Etsy artists work. If you homeschool or are a parent/teacher interested in learning about ACEO art or want to set up a classroom trade of Artist Trading Cards, I have free information packets available. My students traded with over 30 artists here on etsy, 2 classes across the country, and would love to make more connections with you! Send me a convo or visit the Official Book Blog if you would like to become involved! http://createcollecttrade.blogspot.com/

Wow! That's s

2008-08-26T18:08:29-05:00

From article: Parents Teach Art: A DIY Approach to Elementary School Art Education

Wow! That's so awesome art2theextreme!

I adore child

2008-08-26T18:23:10-05:00

From article: Parents Teach Art: A DIY Approach to Elementary School Art Education

I adore children's art! Good thing; my kids were drawing as soon as they could hold a pen, pencil or marker. I definitely encouraged it because I think it's such an important form of expression. One of my dreams is to offer art/creativity classes in my hometown. Thanks for the report and the beautiful examples!

This is so ab

2008-08-26T18:39:52-05:00

From article: Parents Teach Art: A DIY Approach to Elementary School Art Education

This is so absolutely incredible! Thanks for sharing : )

this is such

2008-08-26T19:15:39-05:00

From article: Parents Teach Art: A DIY Approach to Elementary School Art Education

this is such an exciting Etsy article! great work, absolutely inspiring!

What a great

2008-08-26T19:31:09-05:00

From article: Parents Teach Art: A DIY Approach to Elementary School Art Education

What a great article! And some mighty impressive artwork to go along with it!

fantastic art

2008-08-26T19:52:41-05:00

From article: Parents Teach Art: A DIY Approach to Elementary School Art Education

fantastic article. i am a photographer teacher at the museum of photographic arts in san diego. we offer free photography classes for schools that have NO funding for art education. it is a constant struggle but one that can be overcome if you get involved. for art related lesson plans and downloadable images visit www.carearts.org

Excellent art

2008-08-26T20:00:10-05:00

From article: Parents Teach Art: A DIY Approach to Elementary School Art Education

Excellent article!

Thanks for th

2008-08-26T20:06:07-05:00

From article: Parents Teach Art: A DIY Approach to Elementary School Art Education

Thanks for the great tips! I am teaching art in the afternoon for a montessori preschool group (3 year olds)! I am always interested in new ideas and new ways to approach the students!

great article

2008-08-26T20:30:00-05:00

From article: Parents Teach Art: A DIY Approach to Elementary School Art Education

great article! as a fellow elementary art teacher (who's job has been in jeopardy due to possible cuts in the program), this is a great example of work by these parent volunteers who have taken the time to research a well thought out art program. art is not just a 'free time' in the school day, it has serious meaning.

Thanks for al

2008-08-26T20:38:07-05:00

From article: Parents Teach Art: A DIY Approach to Elementary School Art Education

Thanks for all the great comments, everybody!

superb articl

2008-08-26T20:53:28-05:00

From article: Parents Teach Art: A DIY Approach to Elementary School Art Education

superb article and extraordinary illumination from the youngsters!

Christine you

2008-08-26T20:59:43-05:00

From article: Parents Teach Art: A DIY Approach to Elementary School Art Education

Christine you are inspiration to us all! Your work is a vibrant delight! Your actions in the world are leading the way toword a future I'd be over joyed to live in! Great article! Wonderful eco-forward action!

I think this

2008-08-26T21:21:56-05:00

From article: Parents Teach Art: A DIY Approach to Elementary School Art Education

I think this is wonderful and an inspiration to all who miss art in schools. With all the cuts going on, art is usually the first to go. It's too bad that something so meaningful doesn't amount to anything in admin's eyes as far as dollars go. It would seem to me to be cheaper for society to continue art in the curriculum to give the students a life-long method and means of self expression to turn to. It is such a primal part of us to "show" our story. Perhaps, web sites like this one will be an inspiration and a promotion that art really is a serious endeavor that truly lasts a lifetime. Bravo!

Thanks for sh

2008-08-26T22:43:05-05:00

From article: Parents Teach Art: A DIY Approach to Elementary School Art Education

Thanks for sharing this inspiring program with us-- I truly believe that each one of us has the responsibility to make sure children have access to art and creative expression. What great ideas and a wonderful way for parents to participate! I do believe it can begin with one classroom, one teacher, one group of committed parents...

DIY will save

2008-08-26T23:28:09-05:00

From article: Parents Teach Art: A DIY Approach to Elementary School Art Education

DIY will save the world and the kiddos know this! I am always amazed by how timid parents are at story time for the craft projects. I love to show them that it doesn't have to be perfect to be art and they can learn a new way to teach patience, community and creativity.

this is reall

2008-08-26T23:33:59-05:00

From article: Parents Teach Art: A DIY Approach to Elementary School Art Education

this is really an inspiring article. I'm across town from you, Christine, and we're really lucky to have a phenomenal art teacher for our elementary school kids, but I still volunteer for the SUN after school program when I can because I want the kids to have more art. art is good for kids.

My children's

2008-08-26T23:44:45-05:00

From article: Parents Teach Art: A DIY Approach to Elementary School Art Education

My children's school uses a company called Art Masters. They come with a couple of dynamic teachers to give a big assembly once a month to the school on a particular artist - everyone from DaVinci to Kahlo, Monet to Calder. Then, they teach parent volunteers the follow up lesson for the classroom. We fortunate parents who can volunteer get to teach the lesson and see how the kids interpret the master.

Well done, Ch

2008-08-26T23:56:02-05:00

From article: Parents Teach Art: A DIY Approach to Elementary School Art Education

Well done, Christine.

This is one o

2008-08-26T23:56:42-05:00

From article: Parents Teach Art: A DIY Approach to Elementary School Art Education

This is one of the BEST storque articles I have read! An amazing story of what parents can do and great resources to guide us. Just think...where would we all be if we didn't have art in our lives!

What a wonder

2008-08-27T00:26:41-05:00

From article: Parents Teach Art: A DIY Approach to Elementary School Art Education

What a wonderful article, EyePopArt! There are some terrific sources and links here and I'm definitely checking them out. As an Etsian with two daughters who are working Etsy artists, I so appreciate the opportunities for creativity my girls were given by great art programs. Our schools here all have art teachers, but I have always thought art should also be woven into the daily curriculum. It's heartbreaking that some schools have no programs at all. Thanks for the links. I'll put them to use.

I love this a

2008-08-27T00:29:31-05:00

From article: Parents Teach Art: A DIY Approach to Elementary School Art Education

I love this article and all the comments. I still remember so many of the art projects that I grew up with and the ones my 21 year old brought home. It is so important to have those tactile, free thinking activities.

Spot on!

2008-08-27T01:16:46-05:00

From article: Parents Teach Art: A DIY Approach to Elementary School Art Education

Spot on!

very cool. I

2008-08-27T01:21:01-05:00

From article: Parents Teach Art: A DIY Approach to Elementary School Art Education

very cool. I taught art for three years but my school wouldn't get me the materials I needed to do half the projects. It's sad that people don't want to invest in creativity anymore.

Christine,

2008-08-27T03:23:37-05:00

From article: Parents Teach Art: A DIY Approach to Elementary School Art Education

Christine, Thanks for this article, I started out reading it thinking of financial and other disparities within the School District but ended up thinking this *could* become a reality in other schools -even those with less $ and parent volunteer hours available)! If one started small, as you indicate, then excitement could turn into support and the time and $ might be easier to raise...

Great article

2008-08-27T06:21:44-05:00

From article: Parents Teach Art: A DIY Approach to Elementary School Art Education

Great article!

This article

2008-08-27T08:46:41-05:00

From article: Parents Teach Art: A DIY Approach to Elementary School Art Education

This article was so inspiring! My 6 year old is phenomenally talented at drawing people, from self portraits, to full out freeform paperdolls with clothing. During an episode of Project Runway she made 2 ensembles from paper and a purse from tin foil. Lately she's been drawing nude paperdolls, front and back. :) My avatar is a drawing she did when she was four. I will incorporate some of these ideas with her....we certainly have the craft supplies!

This is absol

2008-08-27T09:01:49-05:00

From article: Parents Teach Art: A DIY Approach to Elementary School Art Education

This is absolutely amazing! Those finished pieces are outstanding-- better than some adult work I've seen! They're so inspired!

Chistine, th

2008-08-27T10:47:03-05:00

From article: Parents Teach Art: A DIY Approach to Elementary School Art Education

Chistine, this is so inspirational, and achievable. Can wait for more.

I live in Bea

2008-08-27T12:02:52-05:00

From article: Parents Teach Art: A DIY Approach to Elementary School Art Education

I live in Beaverton Oregon which is just west of Portland.Beaverton's K-8 schools all have a program called Art Lit which is taught to all classes and is kind of like an Art History lesson once a month.It is run by parent volunteers and fund raising is up to each school. My kids loved this program.It was a nice break to do something new,get messy and learn about a new artist each month. When my younger son was 5 we went to the Art Museum where there was some paintings by Renoir.My son had recently done an Art Lit project on Renoir. "Hey mom thats a Renoir,you can tell because the paint is kind of gloppy and you have to screw up your eyes to see clean lines" GASP! He was listening YEAH says art geek mom.These programs do work and are worth the extra time.

Great article

2008-08-27T13:27:21-05:00

From article: Parents Teach Art: A DIY Approach to Elementary School Art Education

Great article Christine!!!

This is so co

2008-08-27T16:28:30-05:00

From article: Parents Teach Art: A DIY Approach to Elementary School Art Education

This is so cool! As soon as I get some kids I am totally on this. :P Actually, some of these lessons would probably make great projects for Girl Scout Troops too.

Hey, this is

2008-08-27T16:36:46-05:00

From article: Parents Teach Art: A DIY Approach to Elementary School Art Education

Hey, this is awesome! Thank you so much for this!