Drawing Instruction Methods
Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain
The work of Dr. Betty Edwards, author of Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain (we highly recommend this book for teachers), has enabled millions of people around the world to learn to draw. Her Web site contains info about her best-selling books and workshops.
>Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain
Monart
In 1979 Mona Brookes created the Monart instructional drawing program that has taught hundreds of thousands of school children and educators. Whether you're looking for her acclaimed book or looking to start your own art school, this Web site is a great place to start.
>Monart
School Assemblies and Workshops
Jon Pearson
Jon Pearson is an internationally known speaker, learning skills consultant and author. He offers school assemblies and drawing workshops that are very popular with teachers and students.
>Jon Pearson's Creative Learning
Mark Kistler
Mark's elementary school assemblies continue to inspire thousands of students, teachers, and parents.
>Mark Kistler's School Assemblies
Kid's Art
Founded by Ed Warren, Kid's Art studios are located throughout California. Offering both studio and school enrichment programs, Kid's Art is designed for children, teens, and adults.
>Kid's Art
Drawing and Visual Art Resources
Art Junction
Art Junction provides a safe and structured virtual environment for teachers and students to pursue artistic and educational goals.
>Art Junction
Red Studio (MoMA)
High school students explore issues in modern art as they interview working artists. The site also features various interactive activities.
>Red Studio
The Comic Book Project
This arts-based literacy and learning initiative is hosted by the Center for Educational Pathways with materials published by Dark Horse Comics.
>Red Studio
Picturing to Learn
College science students are asked to draw sketches that explain complex concepts to non-experts.
>Picturing to Learn
Online Drawing Activities
Artsonia
Check out the world's largest online kid's art museum. With over three million artworks, this site features exhibits from schools all over the U.S. Find out how to get your classroom involved.
>Artsonia
The Artist's Tool Kit
Arts Connected has put together this fun and informative interactive Web site.
>The Artist's Toolkit
Organizations
The Drawing Center
If you live in New York and you draw, the Drawing Center is the place to be. Even if you don't live in NY, their Web site has a lot of info and ideas about drawing and education.
>The Drawing Center
The Campaign for Drawing
The aim of the Campaign for Drawing is to get everyone drawing! This UK educational charity sees drawing as a life skill that is vital for thinking and communicating. It produces publications for teachers and organizes the Big Draw, an annual event.
>The Campaign for Drawing >The Big Draw
International Child Art Foundation
ICAF is a pioneering force in bringing awareness about children's creativity.
>International Child Art Foundation
Creativity and Technology
Edutopia
The George Lucas Educational Foundation was created to address issues with technology and education. Stimulating ideas for improving education abound on this Web site.
>Edutopia
Lifelong Kindergarten (MIT Media Lab)
Ideas for sowing the seeds for a more creative society.
>Lifelong Kindergarten
Marc Prensky
Marc is a writer, consultant, and designer in critical areas of education and technology. He has created numerous software games for learning.
>Marc Prensky
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