SUMMER WORKSHOP WEEK SPECIAL
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THE COMPLETE ART TEACHER TRANSFORMATION
BUY NOWMaster Every Essential Medium in One Summer
Master 72 practical art techniques across 9 essential mediums so you can step into any art room feeling prepared and inspired -- and with less prep!
Join 1,500+ teachers getting the practical skills training that helps children build art skills, express themselves, and find joy in the creative process—while YOU feel completely prepared for every lesson.
Your sketchbook will record this transformational journey as you learn simple and effective ways to teach art mediums inspired by the world's environments.
✓ Summer Special: $129 (Save $50!) ✓ Payment plan available
Does this sound familiar? Your students struggle with art projects that should be "perfect" for their age and skill level but they end up frustrated instead.
Here's what we know: Making art becomes natural when you match the right technique with the right material for each child's developmental stage.
Ready to ease into the techniques that help?
Learn our art medium & grade level framework that helps artists feel confident, make creative choices, and develop their art skills—while you feel prepared with age-appropriate techniques for every skill and grade level.
I N T R O D U C I N G
EASE ART TECHNIQUE WORKSHOP
Exploring Art Supplies Through Environments
The EASE approach takes the guesswork out of teaching art. Instead of wondering "Will this work for my students?" you'll know exactly which techniques to teach, when to teach them, and how to set every child up for success.
Here's how it works: 9 essential art mediums organized by environmental themes, with 72 techniques that progress naturally from kindergarten through 7th grade.
No more scrambling for age-appropriate projects—just reach for your EASE toolkit and watch your students thrive.
I'M READY TO MASTER MEDIUMS!What you'll master in each environment-based module:
WELCOME + WARM-UP
You'll learn how to prepare for the workshop by gathering supplies, prepping your papers and getting ready to explore a variety of media and techniques in the course.
You’ll learn how to use a sketchbook to map your journey, take notes and play with art materials in a way that fills your creative well. We’ll walk you through sketchbook layouts, material choices and a few fun exercises that hone your art teacher instincts!
I want in!Module 1:
Crayon & Oil Pastel Techniques
The Grasslands Environment
What You’ll Learn:
Crayons and oil pastels are an art teacher’s secret weapon…easily pulled out when time is tight and always available for enhancing any work of art. But there is far more to crayons and oil pastel that meet the eye.
In this module, we’ll share how to determine whether to pull out crayons or oil pastels for your artists and how the different properties can contribute to wildly successful art activity.
Essential Techniques:
- Texture Rubbings
- Filling Areas with Lines & Patterns
- Coloring with the Ladder Technique
- Creating Value with Pressure with Crayon and Oil Pastels
- Blending to Create Form
- Layering to Add Details
- Sgraffito Technique
What’s Included:
- Art supply list
- 9 Crayon & Pastel Technique Videos for Grades K-7
- 7 Drawing Guides & Activity Sheets
Perfect for:
Teachers who want to use reliable, affordable materials with techniques that engage reluctant artists and build confidence.
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Kristen Almberg Plaisance
"After watching the technique videos, I encouraged my 3-6 grade students to create a sample and keep their swatches in a pocket at the back of their sketchbook for reference. Love it!"
Module 2:
Collage & Painted Paper
The Forest Environment
What You’ll Learn:
If you ever tackled painted paper in your art room, you know it can develop into chaos unless you approach the activity with the right prep strategies.
In this module, we’ll demonstrate how to make painted paper and build collages that build skills from cutting and assembling large shapes to using color schemes to create unity in more intricate compositions.
Essential Techniques:
- Single Layer Scraping
- Splatter Painting
- Double Layer Scraping
- Dry Brush Technique
- Limited Paint Palette
- Shared Painted Paper Stations
- Shared Stamping Stations
- Watercolor Painted Paper
- How to Prep for Your Painted Paper Day
What’s Included:
- Art Supply List with PREP Video Demonstration
- 13 Painted Paper & Collage Technique Videos for Grades K-7
- 4 Drawing Guides & Activity Sheets
Perfect for: If you are hesitant about creating painted paper with your artists because of the mess, prep and clean-up, this video will share how easy it can be.
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Jen E.
"The painted paper and collage training video that is part of the Forest section of EASE is excellent. I highly recommend watching it even if you have been doing painted paper for years. I picked up new tips and tricks."
Module 3:
Markers
The Rainforest Environment
What You’ll Learn:
Colored markers are one of the most affordable art mediums for your art room. But they are designed for more than just coloring in shapes. The versatility of this common art supply is highlighted in this module with eight unique techniques that go beyond the basics into the extraordinary!
Essential Techniques:
- Painting with Markers
- Making Prints with Markers
- Filling Areas with Patterns
- Coloring with the Ladder Technique
- Using the Whole Marker
- Layering Colors
- Making Advanced Details
- Hatching
What’s Included:
- Art Supply List
- 9 Marker Technique Videos for Grades K-7
- 4 Drawing Guides & Activity Sheets
Perfect for: You’ll value this unsung hero of the art room even more when you see how focused children can be when selecting colors, developing their coloring rhythm and using advanced artists techniques.
I want in!
Daniel F.
"Thank you Patty Palmer and the whole Sparkle creative team for another fantastic course!
And thank you to an amazingly talented, creative and supportive community of course participants, a community like no other. So much inspiration!"
Module 4:
Tempera Paint
The Polar Regions
What You’ll Learn:
If we could choose just one medium to master as an elementary art teacher, we would choose tempera paint. Picking up a paint-laden paintbrush is irresistible for children and that magic is illuminated with the use of the color-mixing properties of liquid tempera paint.
Essential Techniques:
- Smoothing Technique
- Painting with Thick & Thin Brushstrokes
- Color Mixing
- Mixing Tints & Shades
- Custom Colors and Neutral Tones
- Creating texture with Brushstrokes
- Ombre Technique
- Double Loading Technique
What’s Included:
- Art Supply List
- 9 Tempera Technique Videos for Grades K-7
- 4 Drawing Guides & Activity Sheets
- Mixing Skin Tones
- Skin Tones paint Formula
- Skin Tone Paint Activity
Perfect for: From smoothing to creating texture, tempera paint application techniques are essential (and fun!) skills to teach your students so they can develop a high sense of mastery over their art with color, mood, and texture.
I want in!
Mariana R.
"Loved this course so much!"
Module 5:
Watercolor Techniques
The Saltwater Regions
What You’ll Learn:
Watercolors help children slow down and enjoy the art-making process rather than focusing on the end result. And that’s why it’s one of our favorite mediums.
We’ll show you our favorite techniques that go beyond filling a shape with color. From the basics of wet-on-dry and wax resist to more advanced techniques of layering and masking, this module expands a simple set of watercolors into a dynamic art-creating tool.
Essential Techniques:
- Wet-on-Dry Technique
- Wax Resist Technique
- Creating Texture with Watercolor
- Wet-on-Wet Technique
- Layering Watercolor Washes
- Color Mixing Techniques
- Creating Value
- Masking Technique
What’s Included:
- Art Supply List
- 9 Watercolor Technique Videos for Grades K-7
- 2 Drawing Guides & Activity Sheets
- Sketchbook Activity Template
Perfect for: Watercolor is either your favorite or something to avoid. If you fall into the latter category, you’ll soon embrace this magical medium as your new fave art supply. And the reasons are clear: no paint is as forgiving and fun as watercolor.
I want in!
Jamie E.
"Thank you so much Patty & DSS Team. Y'all are the BEST!
I love the lessons, demonstrations and most of all the atmosphere y'all encourage!! I can't express what that has meant to me.I'll be using my sketchbook to present all the wonderful techniques and fun & new mediums."
Module 6:
Clay Techniques
Freshwater Environment
What You’ll Learn:
Few things are as irresistible to children as turning a lump of clay into a treasure. The tactile nature of clay - whether air dry, kiln-fired or even model magic-- is something all children love, especially if they don’t enjoy traditional media like pencils or watercolor.
Essential Techniques:
- Simple Clay Sculpture
- Clay Slabs
- Pinch Pots
- Sculptural Pinch Pots
- Advanced Pinch Pots
- Coil Pots
- Clay Relief
- Slab Forms
What’s Included:
- Art Supply List + Video walk Through of Various Clays
- Clay Prep and Process Video
- Preparing Clay Video
- 9 Clay Technique Videos for Grades K-7
- Pinch Pot Illustrated Guide
- Coil Pot Illustrated Guide
Perfect for: It can be intimidating teaching a medium you don't have experience in. We've all been there and will show you the differences between the different types of clay, what they are best used for and how to prep your art room to begin a clay project.
I want in!
Susan H.
"I've been inspired by all of the creativity shown in this private group, and I am glad that I signed up. This was by far one of the best workshops I've ever attended."
Module 7:
Printmaking
Rural Environments
What You’ll Learn:
Printmaking is a process in art where an image is transferred from one surface to another, which can be accomplished in a variety of ways. It’s also the technique that will elicit the most oohs and aahs from your students.
Essential Techniques:
- Experimental Stamping
- Intentional Stamping
- Stamping to Build a Work of Art
- Monoprinting
- Printing with Foam
- Radial Printmaking
- Foam & Ink Printmaking
- Collagraph Prints
What’s Included:
- Art Supply List
- 9 Printmaking Technique Videos for Grades K-7
- 6 Drawing Guides & Activity Sheets
Perfect for: And if you’re nervous about printmaking, we teach you how to prep and clean-up your printmaking station so that printmaking is a breeze!
I want in!
Liz R.
"I am enjoying all the teacher instruction videos included in the new EASE Curriculum! Great tips for each grade level."
Module 8:
Pencil & Colored Pencil
Urban Environments
What You’ll Learn:
Pencils are commonly associated with learning to draw but did you know they can be very challenging for students? Pencils tend to bring out the perfectionists in our little artists and thwart creative exploration unless they are used to their best advantage.
We’ll break down the mystery of when to intrigue pencils plus share the different pencil types with easy to understand charts and exercise sheets to use with your students.
Essential Techniques:
- Mark-Making with Colored Pencil
- Adding Details with Colored Pencils
- Drawing with Colored Pencil
- Creating Gradients
- Easy Grid Sketching
- Using Pencils to for 1-Point Perspective
- Hatching & Stippling Techniques
- Creating Value
What’s Included:
- Art Supply List
- 9 Pencil Technique Videos for Grades K-7
- 8 Drawing Guides & Activity Sheets
Perfect for: If you ever wondered how to effectively teach pencil and color pencil techniques, this module will share simple ideas that elevate any artists’ skill level.
I want in!
Merryl C.
"I want to thank all of the instructors, you were all fantastic! I have learned so much."
Module 9:
Chalk Pastels
Desert Environments
What You’ll Learn:
Though some find chalk pastels a bit messy, they offer a magical ability to allow students to lay down a lovely layer of color with just their fingertips. Learn how to prepare your chalk pastels so they are easy for your students to share, easy clean up tips to make working with chalk the easiest of all mediums and learn the best practices for preserving artwork.
Each technique will be accompanied by an easy art activity for each grade level.
Essential Techniques:
- MarkMaking with Chalk
- Coloring Basics with Chalk
- Using All Sides of the Pastel
- Color Blending
- Chalk & Glue
- Adding Decorative Details
- Creating Custom Colors
- Advanced Drawing & Rendering Skills
What’s Included:
- Art Supply List + Walk Thru Video
- How to Use Chalk in your Art Room Video
- 9 Chalk Pastel Technique Videos for Grades K-7
- 3 Drawing Guides & Activity Sheets
Perfect for: If you love vibrant colors, easy prep and adding realistic contrast to works of art, this might become your favorite and most versatile medium.
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Understanding the right materials and the best techniques for your grade levels is the most effective way to cultivate craftsmanship in young artists.
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The Challenge Every Art Teacher Knows Too Well...
Finding quality professional development for art teachers feels nearly impossible:
❌ General Teacher PD
- Focuses on math and reading strategies
- Zero relevance to your art room challenges
- Leaves you feeling more frustrated than inspired
❌ Conference Sessions
- Short overviews that barely scratch the surface
- No hands-on practice with actual techniques
- You leave with ideas but no real skills to implement
❌ "Figure It Out Yourself" Approach
- Scattered YouTube videos and Pinterest pins
- No systematic progression or grade-level guidance
- Endless hours searching for what you actually need
The Unfortunate Reality: Most art teachers are left to piece together their own training, hoping they're teaching techniques correctly and age-appropriately.
✅ Finally—PD Built for Art Teachers
- EASE Workshop: $129
- 72 techniques across 9 essential mediums
- Created by practicing art teachers, for art teachers
- Skill-building, grade-level appropriate progression
- Community of inspiring educators who understand your challenges and are ready to offer ideas
Instead, let’s try it the EASE-y way.
20 Relevant and Inspiring Professional Development Hours are a click away….
EASE Technique Course
(Value: $179)
- 75+ Professional Video Tutorials Bite-sized lessons you can watch this summer (and keep long after you pack up your bathing suit!)
- 90+ Page Comprehensive Workbook
Technique lists with illustrated swatches, art supply checklists, ready-to-use handouts, guides and activity sheets and teaching tips. - 20 Accredited PD Hours Meaningful professional development that actually improves your teaching
- Private Teacher Community Thriving community of art teachers, artists, homeschool parents and educators who are ready to support you!
- Sketchbook making component that shows you exactly how to record your ideas, sketchbook templates, sketchbook making tips and inspiration to go beyond just notes!
- Lifetime Access Revisit the EASE Course and technique videos whenever you need a refresher
EXCLUSIVE BONUSES (Value: $98)
🎁 Bonus 1
CRAFTMANSHIP POSTER
($29 value)
Student self-assessment tool (Sparklers' Club exclusive)
🎁 Bonus 2
ART SKILLS WORKSHOP
($69 value)
The Back-to-School Review | Art Skills Workshop is designed to bridge the gap between developing art skills and creating projects.
Learn how to get your students up and running with the essential developmental art skills of working with scissors, handling brushes and working with glue so you can start the year off with projects, not worksheets.
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7-Day Love-It Guarantee
We're so confident EASE will transform your teaching that we offer a full week to explore the content. If you don't feel completely confident in your art room, we'll refund every penny. No questions asked.
✅ Proven Results:1500+ teachers have transformed their art programs with EASE!
✅ Immediate Application: Start learning and creating your sketchbook tomorrow
✅ Expert Creation: Developed by art teachers who understand your challenges
✅ Continuous Support: Community that celebrates your success
Your investment is protected. Your transformation is guaranteed.
START MY TRANSFORMATION - $129Take a look at what’s possible when you follow along with us with your sketchbook….
YOU ALSO RECEIVE 20 PD HOURS FOR COMPLETING THIS COURSE
ABOUT PATTY & TEAM SPARKLE
Hi, I'm Patty Palmer, founder of Deep Space Sparkle and part of a team of practicing art teachers who believe teaching art to children is the best job in the world.
Here's what we know: The magic happens when you match the right art technique with the right developmental stage. Too often, we see teachers jump into projects without considering whether students are truly ready to master the skills involved.
That leads to frustration for everyone.
We've spent years developing the Deep Space Sparkle Framework based on one simple principle: student engagement through age-appropriate technique mastery.
Our promise: When you finish EASE, you'll never again wonder "Will my students be able to handle this?" You'll know exactly which techniques to teach, when to teach them, and how to set every child up for creative success.
We can't wait to see the amazing art your students create when you feel completely confident in your art room.
Our courses won’t disappoint.
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