Throughout The Mindful Studio, you will discover centering practices to begin creative endeavors, mindfulness-based visual arts lessons with reflection questions, and lesson extensions to explore mindfulness in a variety of art modalities. Visit DavisArt.com/MindfulStudio to learn more!

Layered clay slab artworks inspired by Louise Nevelson.

Mayco Colors has been helping art educators inspire creativity in the classroom since 1954. We provide high-quality ceramic products, along with ready-to-use lesson plans and educational resources designed specifically for the classroom.

Kiln calibration is crucial for educators to ensure consistent and reliable firings in the classroom. This guide focuses on the importance of calibration, highlighting benefits like improved glaze results and fewer ruined pieces. Learn how to use pyrometric witness cones and measure heat work accurately to optimize kiln performance.

Elementary students learn fundamental art concepts through experimental abstract designs inspired by Jackson Pollock.

A tuition-free mentorship supports high-school students with hands-on workshops and experiences that open doors to careers in theatrical design.

An art teacher inspires a second-grade student to turn perceived mistakes into something new, creating a ripple effect of joy in the art room.

Jane E. Dalton, professor and author, guides students through mindful walking and careful observation to create radial designs in nature.

Frank Juárez, SchoolArts editor-in-chief, discusses how moments of reflection remind us to slow down, be present, and rediscover joy in the process of making.

Elementary students examine patterns on handwoven textiles from India, then weave with paper strips, incorporating motifs for patterned designs.

Young students apply self- and social-awareness concepts by identifying, depicting, and responding to the emotions they see on their classmates’ faces.

High-school students practice patient observation, hand-eye coordination, empathy, and shared learning through blind contour drawing.