The blank canvas is not what inspires awe, rather it is the beauty of the colors and the manner in which they have been applied on it.... So, here I am "Passing the Paintbrush" let's see what awe we can inspire together!



ARTiFAQ about cleaning up and Classroom Wishlist


Did you bring the art 

room home on your 

clothes?

Check your classroom teacher's weekly newsletter 
for up to date schedules for special areas! This will 
help you know what would be appropriate dress for
 that school day. I am listing below a few of the
 items that we use in class and some tips on how 
to get them out of your child's clothes...
please, remember not all materials we use are 
completely washable from any or all fabrics, dress 
your child in less than their best on art day!
 
-Tempura and Poster paints, Watercolors, and
      water based block inks
-Finger paint and clay
-Ink
-Permanent Marker and INdia Ink
-Acrylic Paint


Soak the article of clothing in cold and then
hand scrub with soap. Work area till
material has become less evident then wash
as usual.
Allow material to dry completely. Brush away
dry product  from the fabric using a brush.
hand scrub area with soap and then wash as
usual.
Soap spot of ink with milk.Hand srub area
with soap and then wash as usual.
Turpentine or paint thinner may work, but
marks made by these products are not
guarenteed to be removed completely.
While used rarely and only for certain projects,
this is a paint that is plastic based and
can't not be removed once bonded with
fabrics.


One Parents trash is the

Art teachers TREASURE!


Please, see below that there are plenty of household items that we can use in the art room to make our art or assist in making our art...we would love to profit as you clean up and out your home. Please, send in after they have been washed and dried out...this helps to prevent any unwanted pests and smells!!! Also, I request that all donations be bagged for transport to keep our buses and our sidewalks free of debris.

Check back regularly as our list may change an/ or some items may have been removed due to plenty of donations. 

We are so excited that you are willing to help supply our world with more wonderful artwork that will inspire and awe it's viewers!


  • BUTTONS
  • WIRE
  • RIBBON, LOOSE OR SPOOLS
  • YARN
  • WINE CORKS
  • Dad's old button ups or t-shirts
  • VEGETABLE OR FRUIT BAG NETTING
  • CIRCULAR BOXES, SUCH A BRIE BOXES
  • FABRIC SCRAPS, FABRIC SAMPLE BOOKS
  • SMALL WOOD SCRAPS
  • Oat meal containers, yogurt cups, butter bowls, and etc. are great for water for painting.
  • SHINY/METALLIC SCRAPS
  • BEADS OR JEWELRY SCRAPS
  • CALENDARS
  • MAT BOARD
  • PAPER, PLAIN OR PATTERNED
  • Baby wipes are great for hand washing when in a hurry and for white board learning.
  • THREAD SPOOLS
  • CARDBOARD TUBES; wrapping paper, toilet tissue, paper towel)
  • TIN CYLINDERS
  • ART SUPPLIES, SCRAP BOOKING SUPPLIES,
  • NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC MAGAZINE, ZOO NEWS-in great demand!
  • INTERESTING ITEMS COLLECTED OR SAVED FROM NATURE; DRIFTWOOD, BEACH GLASS, SEED PODS, ETC.
  • 3-D LETTERS OR NUMBERS
  • SMALL CHAIRS OR TABLES MADE FROM WOOD
  • TILE, FORMICA, OR OTHER DESIGNER SAMPLES
  • Kleenex; not just empty boxes... I have lots of dirty noses that need wiping with the hole school visiting my room.
  • MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS-CALL TO CHECK IF NEEDED


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