INTRODUCTION When you introduce any activity into a guided tour, museum programme or class that involves drawing you almost certainly get a few… Read More »3 THINKING ROUTINES FOR SLOW LOOKING AND DRAWING
INTRODUCTION Today I’m really excited to be chatting to Louise Thompson – a museums and wellbeing consultant as well as the health and wellbeing manager… Read More »Using art and objects to learn wellbeing skills and improve mental health with Louise Thompson
HOW TO GET OVER A ‘TUMBLEWEED MOMENT’ (AND AVOID ONE IN THE FUTURE) WHAT IS A ‘TUMBLEWEED MOMENT’? Have you ever asked a question that… Read More »How to get over a ‘tumbleweed moment’ (and avoid one in the future)
INTRODUCTION In the past week I’ve just started teaching one of online courses to a group of international educators excited to start confidently leading discussions… Read More »13 Tips for Getting Started with Thinking Routines
INTRODUCTION Today I’m really excited to be introducing our first guest chat on the podcast. Today I’m talking to voice actor Samantha Boffin – we… Read More »How to use your voice to engage your audience
INTRODUCTION [The Art of Engagement Challenge ran in September 2021. This free challenge is no longer available. See my Work with Me page]. Would… Read More »What to Expect from The Art of Engagement Challenge
INTRODUCTION Today I’m sharing some thoughts about how you can successfully lead engaging discussion-based programmes around art. I’ll be talking briefly about the… Read More »Success-Factors for Leading Discussion-Based Programmes Around Art
INTRODUCTION Leading tours and educational programmes that are based on discussion, inquiry and interaction can be a scary business. Both for… Read More »Common Fears Around Leading Discussion-Based Programmes ( and How to Deal with Them)
SUMMARY Although I’d love to have a crystal ball and see into the future, I can’t predict what is going to happen in… Read More »13 Ways to Make your Online Experiences More Engaging and Interactive
SUMMARY Today I’m doing a deep dive on the most famous and well-known thinking routine of them all – See Think Wonder. I’m going… Read More »How to Use See Think Wonder in your Art Discussions