Working with beginners and helping them find their path reveals the many paths available to you as an artist.
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TPD 283 – Teaching Improves Your Work, pt 3 Read More »
Today I share some thoughts on how you could be the first person to present an alternate approach to different kinds of learners, then close with some thoughts on how imporant it is to help beginners who are gripped by your medium.
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TPD 282 – Reaching Different Learners Read More »
Sometimes we need to address the notion of “doing things right,” in order to free our students to be creative. Today I share how I model a sense of playful transgression to help the students feel safe to explore and connect with art.
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TPD 281 – Creating a Safe Place for Exploration Read More »
Building on yesterday’s entry, I share some thoughts on respecting the gap of experience and expertise between you and your students.
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TPD 280 – Power and Responsibility Read More »
Teaching your art is more explicitly a service-driven endeavor, which means it’s not entirely about you.
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TPD 279 – An Antidote to Flop Sweats Read More »
What are outcomes and why are they important?
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TPD 278 – How do You Know if Learning has Happened? Read More »
Helping students navigate their challenges will help you develop your own inner guide for when you face challenges.
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TPD 277 – Teaching Improves Your Work, pt 2 Read More »
Your art can be profoundly affected by your students, if you’re open to it.
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TPD 276 – Teaching Improves Your Work, pt 1 Read More »
Today I compare being a teaching artist with being a stand-up comedian.
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TPD 275 – Improvising with Pre-designed Bits Read More »
Workshop activities can feel more immersive when set up as a game.
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TPD 274 – Gameful Events Read More »