Marla, Marla, Marla...

I would love to share one of my very favourite websites with you. I visit this site every week or so, and I am always inspired by the creative projects that Marla and her students come up with. Marla McLean is an atelierista at the Reggio-inspired Peabody School in Washington DC. Her skill as an art teacher shines through in her students' work, and she is a wonderful story teller and photographer. I have been feeling disheartened at the overall lack of quality visual arts programs that exist (or don't exist) in most public schools today. Visiting Marla's blog reminds me that there are exceptional art teachers out there, fighting the good fight. Thanks Marla!! xo

Green School

I am currently doing some research into various types of building structures in an attempt to get one step closer to designing the ultimate art school for kids. I came across this gorgeous school in Bali, Indonesia.

The school is absolutely beautiful and is built entirely from bamboo, the world's fastest growing woody plant.

The school's aim is to educate students to be environmentally responsible using creative and innovative approaches to teaching. The website includes a cool time lapse video of the school being built, which can also be found on youtube. Check it out: www.greenschool.org