by Robin Brooks | Sep 27, 2017 | Teaching and Learning, Uncategorized
TEACHING VS. LEARNING: One of the scariest things about transitioning to a choice based approach to working with children is a teacher’s fear of losing control. Many of us are operating under the false assumption that if we control every possible variable, we...
by Robin Brooks | Aug 14, 2016 | News and Events, Uncategorized
When someone purchases a work of art, it can be like falling in love. Earlier this spring I received an email from a man who had purchased “Rocks, Sea, and Sky” where it was on display at a local Brunswick restaurant. He had been dining there with a...
by Robin Brooks | Jun 8, 2015 | Teaching and Learning
To become painters, children need many opportunities to explore imagery, color mixing, how paintbrushes make marks. Easel painting allows children to carve out their own space in the hub hub of the art room. The physicality of standing at the easel and wielding a...
by Robin Brooks | Nov 28, 2009 | News and Events
On view December 4-13, 2009. Opening 5-8 pm, Friday the 4th. 8 x 10 x 80 is a fundraiser to support arts programming at the Harlow– 8″ x 10″ works of art at just $80 each. I am offering two small monotype collage pieces. I am displaying Yellow...
by Robin Brooks | Oct 4, 2008 | Teaching and Learning
Drawing with Stones, Pebbles, and Rocks Who among us has not stopped, on occasion, to pick up a stone in our path? Drawn by the unusual color, shape, or delicate texture, we bend to touch this piece of mineral which has been altered by weather, wind, and water...
