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Top 10 Art & Design Summer Programs for High Schoolers

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By Tom Gurin

Fulbright Scholar; music composer, historian, and educator

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If you’re a high schooler who’d rather be in the painting studio than the biology lab, you might find yourself thinking about how to keep up your artistic practice when summer rolls around. You might even be considering applying to art schools , for college, but want to make sure you’ll get the most out of your experience there, personally and creatively.

Attending a summer program that is focused on art and design could be a great option if you want to continue your fine arts projects, or explore new techniques over the summer. There are also pre-college programs designed to give you a taste of what your first year could be like if you decide to enroll at a fine arts college or university.

As an artist working across North America and Europe, I’ve put together a list of the top 10 art and design summer programs for high school students to consider in 2024.

10 Best Art & Design Summer Programs for High Schoolers

1. paris college of art summer program.

Location: Paris (France) or online

Length of program: 2 weeks

Eligibility: ages 16 and up

When to apply: starting from mid-November

Tuition: € 2250 - € 2650

Language of instruction: English

More information: https://www.paris.edu/programs/summer-3/

PCA’s summer program is the only one on this list that is outside of the United States. Although it is in Paris, PCA is actually a U.S. institution, and all of the courses are taught in English : no French language experience is required.

Although I have never been affiliated with them, I have actually spent a lot of time at the Paris College of Art (PCA). I moved to Paris a couple of years ago for an artist residency, and at that time, some of PCA’s MFA students were also residing at the same foundation. Over the course of that year, I ended up collaborating extensively with an artist in their Transdisciplinary New Media program who now teaches some of their pre-college and undergraduate courses. Having access to their studio space was a fantastic resource for developing my artistic practice in the field of sound art. I highly recommend you check PCA out!

For their summer pre-college program, the available classes include:

Fashion Illustration

Sensorial Perception of Space

Botanics, Drawing, and Printmaking

Creative Flow

Paris in Black & White

Paris Fashion Week: Street Style Fashion Photography

Writing the Short Film

Intro to Screenwriting

Contemporary Illustration: Create your Paris Portfolio

Drawing from Architecture and Interior Design

Students are housed in dormitory-style rooms in the center of Paris, in between Place de la République and Père-Lachaise cemetery.

2. Interlochen Summer Arts Camp

Location: Interlochen, MI

Length of program: 1 - 6 weeks

Eligibility: grades 3 - 12

When to apply: varies

Tuition: $1,830 to $10,080 (financial aid available)

More information: https://www.interlochen.org/summer-arts-camp

Interlochen is one of the most well-known names in American arts education. Their summer arts program doubles as a school environment and an outdoor/nature camp. With programs in visual arts, creative writing, dance, film & new media, music, and theatre, students learn and practice alongside peers in other disciplines. Personally, I think this is a huge point in favor of Interlochen. Working within an interdisciplinary environment generates exciting possibilities for creation and collaboration. In fact, most of my own work is interdisciplinary (combining sound art, music, sculpture, and video).

3. Cleveland Institute of Art Pre-College Program

Location: Cleveland, OH

Length of program: 2 - 4 weeks

Eligibility: grades 9 - 11

When to apply: by mid-February

Tuition: $3,050 - $5,850

More information: https://www.cia.edu/continuing-education/pre-college  

Through the Cleveland Institute of Art’s pre-college program, high school students have the opportunity to experience a taste of art school for either two or four weeks. Participants have the option to stay for session 1, session 2, or both. 

Classes offered last year included:

 2D Design: Color + Form

Animation; Digital Painting; Illustration

Life Sciences Illustration

Sculpture + 3D Design

Video + Digital Cinema

3D Modeling for Inventive Design

Craft + Design: Ceramics + Glass, Jewelry + Metals

Foundation in Observational Drawing

Game Design

Illustration

Photography

Printmaking

4. School of the Art Institute of Chicago: Early College Program Summer Institute

Location: Chicago, IL, or online

Length of program: 1 - 4 weeks

Eligibility: ages 15 - 18

When to apply: starting from November 

Tuition: $1,785 - $7,140 (need-based and merit-based financial aid available)

More information: https://www.saic.edu/high-school-programs/early-college-program-summer-institute

SAIC is one of the most prestigious schools for art and design in the country. Their rigorous pre-college program includes several options for session dates in 2024:

Session 1: June 17–28 (2 weeks)

Session 2: July 1–12 (2 weeks)

Session 3: July 15–26 (2 weeks) 

Session 4: July 1–26 (4 weeks)

Session 5: July 29–August 2 (1 week)

5. Cornell Precollege: Art as Experience Summer Programs

Location: Ithaca, NY

Length of program: 3 - 6 weeks

Eligibility: ages 15 and up

When to apply: May deadlines (vary depending on the session)

Tuition: $5,040

More information: https://aap.cornell.edu/academics/art/art-experience-summer-program/high-school-students  

“Art as Experience” is the summer art program at Cornell Precollege, hosted at the Cornell College of Architecture, Art, and Planning. The program has not yet published its course offerings for 2024, but the options in 2023 included the following classes:

Drawing, Photography, and Digital

Transmedia: Image, Sound, Motion

Sculpture Art in Three Dimensions

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6. MIAD Pre-College Program

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Length of program: 2 -3 weeks

Eligibility: grades 9 - 12

When to apply: May 1 (April 1 deadline for scholarship eligibility)

Tuition: $1,730 (core) - $2,065 (advanced)

More information: https://ycp.miad.edu/pre-college/  

The Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design is an undergraduate fine arts school with a robust pre-college program (weekends or summer) for high school students. Their summer program is broken down into two tracks:

Core Studio Concepts, July 8 - 19, 2024

Advanced Studio Concepts, July 8 - 26, 2024

The Core Studio Concepts session serves as a broad introduction to the fundamentals of art and design. Participants explore various topics, including issues of composition in two and three dimensions, form, design, and color.

On the other hand, the selective Advanced Studio Concepts program is designed to give participants an introduction to the student experience within an art school. They work on questions relating to contemporary art and design, media, materials, influences, and processes.

7. Savannah College of Art and Design: Rising Star Program

Location: Savannah, GA, or Atlanta, GA

Length of program: 5 weeks

Eligibility: rising high school seniors

When to apply: at least 30 days before program start date (i.e. by May 16)

Tuition: $6,165 (payment plans available)

More information: https://www.scad.edu/academics/pre-college-programs/scad-rising-star  

The 2024 edition of the Savannah College of Art and Design’s Rising Star Program will run from June 16 to July 19. Rising high school seniors who are admitted to the program have the opportunity to experience college-level coursework at either the Savannah or the Atlanta campus. The many course offerings for 2024 include:

Sewing Technology for Accessory Design 

Introduction to Architecture

Fashion Aesthetics and Style

8. UCLA Art Summer Institute

Location: Los Angeles, CA, or online

Eligibility: grades 8 - 12 and ages 14 to 18

When to apply: early June deadlines depending on the session, mid-March for scholarship eligibility

Tuition: varies

More information: https://summer.ucla.edu/program/art-summer-institute/

The UCLA Art Summer Institute invites high school students to participate in person or online through one of their two, two-week summer sessions. The schedule focuses on daily studio sessions guided by the principal faculty members and world-renowned guest artists.

9. NYU-Steinhardt High School Summer Art Intensive

Location: New York, NY

Length of program: 3 weeks

Eligibility: high school students entering grades 10-12

When to apply: mid-February deadline for scholarship eligibility; early March final deadline

Tuition: $7,683

More information: https://steinhardt.nyu.edu/programs/art-education/high-school-programs/high-school-summer-art-intensive

The High School Summer Art Intensive at NYU Steinhardt is a pre-college program that prepares students for enrolling in a fine arts program at the university level. Each participant creates a new body of work during the session while learning about the NYU art department and what it’s like to work as an artist in New York City. All students live on-campus in the East Village throughout the session.

10. NYC Summer Arts Institute

Length of program: 4 weeks

Eligibility: NYC public school students entering grades 8 - 12

When to apply: by January

Tuition: free

More information: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/learning/subjects/arts

The NYC Summer Arts Institute is completely free for students entering grades 8-12 in New York City public schools. Participants can study dance, theater, vocal music, instrumental music, visual art, or film with educators from across the school system and through master classes from guest artists.

Other Art & Design Opportunities for High School Students

Enrolling in any of the programs listed above would give you a rewarding experience that will help you develop your artistic practice during summer break. However, if you are thinking more in terms of an independent project (including artistic creation and/or research), Polygence can match you with an expert mentor to guide you through that project from anywhere in the world! Want to paint from a rocky beach? Or take photos while hiking through the mountains? Want to conduct artistic research within your home community? With Polygence, you can design and complete a project on your terms. All you need is occasional internet access to meet with your mentor via Zoom on your schedule.

Ready to get started? Click here to apply now!

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Have some fun and breathe a fresh breath of air into your patio decor with 21 of the best diy summer crafts art design ideas! This list features some awesome ideas for bringing bold colors and fun lighting fixtures into your decor.

As the sunsets push back and extend the daylight hours, take advantage of this extra enjoyment by creating some lavish and lush summertime crafts. To create the best DIY summer crafts , you don’t have to break the bank. In fact, you probably have most of the supplies lying around your shed or garage. Scan the shed for those unused planters and breathe some new life into them by repurposing them. From a hanging bell on a hook to an interesting water feature, you can de-clutter and decorate all in one clean sweep!

21 DIY Summer Crafts to Breathe a Fresh Breath of Air Into your Decor

Maybe your favorite part of summer is transitioning into your favorite footwear- flip flops! These summertime staples are not only easy to slip on and slip outside in, but they are super affordable as summertime crafting supplies. You can buy several pairs at your local dollar store , and along with some hot glue, you can design an awesome welcome sign. If you prefer to stick with simple paint and stencil, you can work your creative magic on a piece of white washed boards to design a friendly sign outside your back door.

From cheap supplies to simple directions, these fun and festive summer arts and crafts are the way to go for a fun project that doubles as a great outdoor decor piece. Grab the girls and get your groove on as the temperature rises and create some memories and magic like these 21 amazing and awesome summer DIY craft ideas!

1. Passionate and Pink Flamingo Ring Toss DIY Game

Passionate and Pink Flamingo Ring Toss DIY Game

Get the last laugh with all of those plastic, pink lawn ornaments by creating a fun DIY summer game kids of all ages will enjoy! Check the garage or shed and you’ll likely find an old pot that is the perfect base for this flamingo ring toss game. The filled sand adds to the beachy summer vibe of this easy to make game. Use this for a quick game, while the burgers are cooking on the grill, to keep the younger ones happy. Or as a drinking game for those 21 and over. This DIY flamingo ring toss is sure to be one of the go-to games for your backyard barbecue during the summer holidays or for a weeknight dinner on the grill.

2. DIY Summer is My Favorite Color Outdoor Wall Art

DIY Summer is My Favorite Color Outdoor Wall Art

Bright and bushy-tailed is the way to welcome summer with this bold “Summer is My Favorite Color” DIY wall art sign. The background color scheme sets the tone for the overall piece with its ombre effect from warm, deep yellow to punchy, preppy pink! And what an awesome idea to select light teal/turquoise as the color choice for the lettering! Perhaps allowing the background paint to dry is the longest part of the project. If you can hold a paint brush, you can easily complete this cute and happy summer sign. It’s a great addition to an outdoor tablescape for a cookout or small get-together with family and/or friends.

3. Super Cute and Tart Summertime Lemonade Cart

Super Cute and Tart Summertime Lemonade Cart

When you think of summer, who doesn’t picture a cool and refreshing lemonade stand? Give this summertime staple an update by creating a unique and modern grown-up version. With all the great attention to detail, this cart is complete with an umbrella, over-sized lemon decorations and festive, yarn pom-poms. Set out your guests’ drinks on this sweet and tart lemonade cart to make your backyard the go-to hangout during the warmer months.

4. DIY Outdoor Wooden Sphere Twinkle Lights Display

DIY Outdoor Wooden Sphere Twinkle Lights Display

Keep the party going well past sunset with these ornamental wooden spheres filled with twinkle lights. Hanging them on the back patio or around the pool, these wooden vine balls get the job done by lighting the way to the fun! These spheres can be handmade or simply purchased at a local craft/hobby store and are easy to stuff with a strand of warm, white lights. Another way to utilize the benefits of these unique lighting features is to arrange them on the food table so going back for seconds or dessert isn’t hard to do. While they would work well at a backyard party, they would also be a cool way to set the mood for a romantic alfresco dinner.

5. Whimsical Repurposed Eclectic Wind Chime DIY Project

Whimsical Repurposed Eclectic Wind Chime DIY Project

Before you throw out the trash, take a moment to scan for some useful items that could be repurposed into this whimsical and eclectic wind chime! From old cords to wooden spoons, this DIY wind chime project produces a one-of-a-kind design that is as unique as the artist him/herself. An old and unused plastic ring is the foundation for holding all of these interesting chime pieces. Incorporate some soft texture to the piece by adding a few feathers to the design and upgrade the interest to your front porch design.

6. DIY Pastel Popsicle Summer Sign

DIY Pastel Popsicle Summer Sign

Housed inside a rustic wooden frame, this cute and lively summer pastel popsicle sign is the perfect addition to anyone’s summer decor! This is an easy craft idea for summer that will be re-used for many warm seasons to come. It would also make a fun gift for the hostess of this year’s firework spectacular! Pretty pastel popsicles are a wonderful way to spell out the letters of summer to make this sign such a perfect home decoration.

7. Summer Swirled Succulent Mini Planter DIY Project

Summer Swirled Succulent Mini Planter DIY Project

The best DIY summer crafts combine fun and function and that’s why this super swirled succulent mini planter is a sure winner! Choose your favorite color and white to create this sweet little plant holder. The paint swirls add a cool and refreshing contemporary look to the cutest succulent display around. Resting on a natural and rustic wood slice, this summer craft transitions into all seasons as the life of a succulent is long-lasting. The best part is that you don’t need a green thumb since succulents are the easiest plants to thrive in most any environment because they’re low maintenance. Perch one on your kitchen windowsill or add them to your patio decor.

8. Modern Fuchsia and Natural Wood DIY Birdhouse

Modern Fuchsia and Natural Wood DIY Birdhouse

Clean lines and easy design describe this modern and contemporary DIY birdhouse. Summer DIY arts and crafts makes an update to the old-fashioned and boring birdhouses of the past. The sophisticated, clean lines of this bird haven include the cool color of deep fuchsia on the roof and one side to highlight its modern appeal. Hang this eye-catching bird box in your yard to give your feathered friends a cool pad to call home.

9. DIY Summertime Tropical Themed No-Snow Globe

DIY Summertime Tropical Themed No-Snow Globe

Take a cold weather classic and give it a new, warm weather twist by creating one of the best DIY summer crafts with this no-snow globe. Perch your pink flamingo front and center as summer’s ambassador along with tropical palm trees and a little glitter, of course. These cute globes add some water to the scene without making a splash! They would look super cool scattered throughout the food table or at each place setting for your summer kick-off party.

10. Fair Weather Friends DIY Picture Holder

Fair Weather Friends DIY Picture Holder

Grab some thin metal fair weather friend shapes like a pineapple, flamingo or palm tree along with some twine and you’re on your way to one of the spectacular craft ideas for summer. Arrange this picture holder alongside a bright welcome sign above a writing desk or next to the back door. It’s a super cool way to display some of your favorite pictures from vacation or postcards from a friend. Such practical and pretty holders would look great on the wall of a beach-themed bedroom too!

11. DIY Tropical Green Leaves Garland

DIY Tropical Green Leaves Garland

Leave the hard work to someone else and jump into creating one of the best DIY summer crafts with this super simple leaf garland. The shades of green along with the soft tan color bring the tropics right into your indoor living space. A nice way to add some lavish rainforest vibes around your book case or along the fireplace mantle. This would also be a fun way to decorate for a Moana kid’s party or an adult luau. The simplicity of this easy green garland is a win-win DIY since it’s easy to make and easy to store for next year!

12. Stencil and Twine Repurposed Patio Side Table

Stencil and Twine Repurposed Patio Side Table

Give a new life to an old, square plant pot by adding some cheap embellishments as you turn it into a fun and quirky side table for your back patio. A square wooden top can be finished in your choice of stains. Then, you can add your favorite stencil design to embellish the top to add some contrast and dramatic flair! Finishing it off with some twine wrapped around the wooden table top and at the bottom really ties the look together quite nicely. This practical patio table is one of the craft ideas for summer that will be used over and over again!

13. Cute and Creative Ribbon and Flowered Windsock

Cute and Creative Ribbon and Flowered Windsock

Host a fun girly gathering and get a great gift as you supply all of the lovely ladies with the frugal supplies for crafting this easy and cute ribbon and flowered windsock. The base of this windsock is a plastic container that has taken a detour from the recycling bin. Around the outside of it, you can add as many or few flowers as you like and choose your choice of colors to create whatever look you desire. Holes are placed about an inch apart around the bottom for pretty ribbons to effortlessly hang so they can blow in the breeze. Girls of all ages will enjoy this easy and quick DIY windsock. It will add some charm and character to your front porch as you enjoy those relaxing summer evenings.

14. Inspirational Lighted Mason Jar Unique DIY Patio Light

Inspirational Lighted Mason Jar Unique DIY Patio Light

Spray a mason jar to achieve an opaque look, and then adhere an inspirational sticker to the side. Once you’re finished, throw in a strand of lights and tie a colorful ribbon around the top and voila! You can make this backyard buddy for when you need a small gift for a friend, teacher or neighbor. Anyone would enjoy placing this cute jar in their conversation space to light up a good chat on a warm summer night.

15. Pretty Painted Woven Catchall Bin

Pretty Painted Woven Catchall Bin

Add a little or a lot of color to a dull and boring catchall bin with some pretty paints and a brush! Your blank canvas comes to life as you stroke some life into the weaves of this bin. No matter if you use it to hold blankets, magazines, or toys, this pretty and practical catchall brings some color to the room. Add your favorite pair of colors or have a combination of 3 or 4 to make this woven bin as unique as your own personal style.

16. Colorful and Creative Flip Flop Welcome Sign

Colorful and Creative Flip Flop Welcome Sign

Kick off your shoes and get your toes dirty as you create a bright and cheery flip flop welcome sign for your front porch. Just some flip flops, a ribbon, some stick-on letters and a glue gun will get the job done. You can add some buttons or flowers for extra embellishing if your heart so desires. In less than a half hour, you can have this colorful and creative greeting completed and stay under budget as most of these supplies are readily available at your local dollar store.

17. Upside Down Pots Turned Colorful and Unique Bell

Upside Down Pots Turned Colorful and Unique Bell

Show off your mad DIY skills by finding a new career path for traditional flower pots. Arrange four of them, in large to small sizes, to create a useful backyard bell. Paint each one a different, but complimentary color, and brighten up any plain space to add some curb appeal to your yard. A traditional shepherd’s hook is a wonderful way to hold this colorful bell instead of an ordinary hanging flower basket. You may call the family to dinner or just use it for a fun decoration. Either way, these stair step flower pots show their potential as much more than a place to hold your dirt.

18. White Washed Beachy and Better Flip Flop Life Sign

White Washed Beachy and Better Flip Flop Life Sign

This white washed sign looks amazing in most home decoration schemes and encourages guests to keep it casual and cozy. “Life is better in flip flops” is the thing to say for a relaxed and lazy day at the pool. Hang this stenciled sign near the pool deck to add some charm to your outdoor living space. If you’re lucky enough to have your very own she-shed, this would be a lovely addition to it as well.

19. Color Outside the Box Light Up Summer Craft

Color Outside the Box Light Up Summer Craft

Summer DIY arts and crafts projects are a fun way to spend a warm afternoon and this bright box light is one of the best! The four symmetrical sides are opaque and allow the warm glow to illuminate from within the box. On the outside, you can design any motif your heart desires which gives this box light a unique and pretty look even during the day time hours. A few markers and some wasabi tape are a wonderful combo for adding the pop of color your box light beauty so rightly deserves. Add this squared superstar to your front porch or back patio to light up the night as you enjoy a peaceful evening as the sun goes down.

20. Sweet Showstoppers on a String Sink Vase Garland

Sweet Showstoppers on a String Sink Vase Garland

String up some of your favorite summertime flowers in this creative and unique glass jar flower vase garland. From one end to the other, this strand of clear glass jars house the petal pleasers of your choice and provide a superb warm weather accent to the window above your kitchen sink! This delicate flower display would also work well strung across the mantle to give it a summertime update. Secure with some sturdy wire string and you’re sure to enjoy this eye-pleasing petal powered flower vase garland in your home.

21. DIY Backyard Planter Rock and Water Feature

DIY Backyard Planter Rock and Water Feature

Put a new spin on some classic garden staples by turning a few planters and some leftover decorative rocks into a gorgeous water feature. The bi-level design allows the water to spill and wash over the smooth and beautiful rocks below. Listening to the gentle flow of this water feature is a sure fire way to unwind and relax after your evening meal. Place it near your porch swing or next to your lounger for added comfort as you enjoy the breeze, chirping birds or a good book.

21 DIY Summer Craft Ideas to Create some Lavish and Lush Summertime Crafts

Since it’s that time of year when we host grilling gatherings, from parties to picnics of all shapes and sizes, why not make your guests feel a warm welcome that rivals the rising temperatures with a fun and creative DIY creation? You’re going to be spending most of your time outside now, so make yourself feel right at home by decorating the outside space just like you would the inside.

As the sun sets, maybe a unique lighting fixture is more your speed. Consider the wooden wrapped spheres filled with twinkle lights to add a warm glow to your outdoor space. These strands of spheres can be hung above head on the porch or pavilion to extend the gathering for a few more hours. Of course, you may want a more colorful addition to your space that not only lights up the night, but stands out during the day. Here’s where you can have the best of both worlds with the box light that you personalize on the outside. Your unique design on the exterior shows the true beauty and boldness of your choice of motif and color to create a backyard paradise any time of the day.

You may seek something as simple as a beachy sign or you may need an idea for your leftover planters. No matter the goal, these 21 summer craft ideas are an amazing way to give your space the attention it deserves. As you head into these warmer months and bring your entertaining outside, be sure to bring some bold and beautiful summertime colors and designs along for the ride.

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27 Art Activities and Lessons to Try at Home

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Art Education and the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

In the current situation of the widespread transmission of COVID-19 , the hands of educators are tied. Knowing schools could be the first places to shut down, we’re waiting to see what’s expected of us. Will schools close? What happens if my school closes? Do I need to prepare for virtual learning? What if my students don’t have access to the internet or technology? How do I teach when students have limited access to art materials at home?

These are all questions that have probably been on the top of your mind in recent weeks. We don’t have the answers to all of these things, but we do know that trying to keep some normalcy in the routines of the art room at home is going to be a challenge.

The approach to this situation is not going to be one-size-fits-all. Every single art teacher has a unique situation and different student body they are trying to reach. Keeping that in mind, you, as the educator, will have to develop ways to plan and facilitate learning in a way that meets your specific situation. To help ease the pain of trying to figure out what to teach to your students at home, we’ve created a list of ideas to help inspire your planning. As you look at these ideas, keep in mind the circumstances of your students, and make adaptations to serve your students best.

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Alternate Paint Ideas

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Unfortunately, many students will not have access to paint at home. Consider using this as a time for exploration to introduce students to new types of paint. Challenge students to think about what natural materials they might have, much like the people creating cave art might have used.  Try some of these homemade paint options:

  • Painting with Coffee
  • Fruit and Vegetable Paint
  • Paint Made with Spices
  • Food Coloring Watercolors

Found Object Ideas

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Found object artmaking is a medium that has been explored by artists throughout the ages. Let your students’ creativity flow by creating with the objects they have around them.

Here is a list of found objects that might help inspire your students. Try one of these found object ideas:

  • Found Object Color Wheel: Using the objects found throughout one’s home, have students collect as many colored objects as they can to create a color wheel. It will become a fun challenge to see how many different objects in different hues one can find at their home.
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3-D Lesson Ideas

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Planning activities and lessons for 3-D classes like ceramics and sculpture might present an extra challenge. It won’t be very easy to truly emulate the happenings of a ceramics class without clay at home. Maybe, you’ll get lucky, and you can send each student home with a pound of clay, but this won’t be the case for everyone. Instead, get creative and keep it simple. Here are some ideas to consider.

  • Create temporary sculptures with household items. Have your students photograph them, and use them as a drawing inspiration. When you eventually get back to the classroom, students can recreate their sculptures with other materials.
  • Have your students create stop-motion videos using clay-like material. This can be done with clay, play-doh, or even cookie dough.
  • Paper Pottery
  • Cardboard Sculptures

Here are some additional clay recipes your students can try to make their own homemade clay:

  • Baking Soda Clay

Lessons with Limited Supplies

When it comes to limited supplies, drawing is going to be the best way to have our students find success. They can simply draw with the materials they have, any type of mark-making and paper will do the trick.

Use these drawing prompts to continue your students’ drawing skills.

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Observational Drawing

Now is the perfect time to refine observational drawing skills. To encourage your students to take note of the world around them, encourage them to participate in the “ View From My Day ” drawing challenge.

Other Drawing Activities:

  • Turn Your Markers into Paint
  • Stuffed Animal Drawings
  • Drawing the Human Form
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  • Line Drawing Lessons

Additional Art Challenges to Engage Your Students

Use and adapt these art challenges to fit the needs of your students.

  • Summer Art Challenge
  • Supply Challenge
  • Snow Day Challenge

These lists are just a few ideas to help you create lessons or art from home. Just as in times of uncertainty, there are no silver bullets or definitive answers, but there are often options. As art educators, you do have options at your fingertips; at AOEU, we are here to help you find them. 

What are your go-to options when schools close? 

How do your students respond with a variety or lack of options? 

Magazine articles and podcasts are opinions of professional education contributors and do not necessarily represent the position of the Art of Education University (AOEU) or its academic offerings. Contributors use terms in the way they are most often talked about in the scope of their educational experiences.

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Abby Schukei, a middle school art educator and AOEU’s Social Media Manager, is a former AOEU Writer. She focuses on creating meaningful experiences for her students through technology integration, innovation, and creativity.

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19 Art and Design Books to Read This Summer

By Lila Allen , Madeleine Luckel , Shax Riegler , Mel Studach , and Allie Weiss

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With Salone del Mobile, Three Days of Design, and other industry events soon over for the spring, much of the design world is ready for a summer of quiet reflection. To help provide you with some inspiration over the summer months, we have sorted through the art and design books released this spring. What follows is a small survey of some of the most exciting ones we found: Covering subjects ranging from the thriving modernist scene of the Rocky Mountains to the Yves Saint Laurent Museum that Studio KO created in Marrakech, these volumes will take you across the globe and into the most stylish homes, buildings, and artworks of our time—and the minds behind them. Happy reading.

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Billy Cotton: Interior and Design Work (Rizzoli)

If interiors are meant to have a dialogue, as designers often claim, then Billy Cotton ’s spaces have never encountered a lull. A just-right amount of intriguing elements assure there’s never a dull moment, from employing textural wallpaper, richly hued paint, or fabric to an enveloping extent to using popcorn walls and ceilings to create tactile surroundings. In Billy Cotton: Interior and Design Work , the designer’s debut monograph, Mayer Rus, author and AD west coast editor, summarizes the notion perfectly: “To craft a compelling narrative, walls and wall treatments become as important as the objects they contain.” It’s a level of consideration that translates throughout Cotton’s work, as he masterfully pairs design periods and aesthetics—a lesson first observed through his parents’ differing tastes, which he fondly recounts in the tome. Cataloging 15 residential projects and a look book of Cotton’s product designs, the volume presents enduring spaces that epitomize today’s genre of sophisticated casual living. —Mel Studach

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Rocky Mountain Modern: Contemporary Alpine Homes (Monacelli)

“Having been born and raised in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies before spending many years in Colorado, when I set out to better understand modern architecture, I did what the curious tend to do: I went elsewhere,” writes author John Gendall in the introduction to this richly illustrated volume. Consider Rocky Mountain Modern his homecoming. In its pages, Gendall—who studied at the Harvard Graduate School of Design—makes the case that the 3,000-mile tract comprising the Rockies is, in fact, a bastion of modernism. Though the homes he surveys were mostly (if not entirely) built in the 21st century, their roots lie in the work of architects from the capital-M Modernist pantheon, like Frank Lloyd Wright (who designed a visitors’ center in Banff) and Richard Neutra (who, veering from his glass-box routine, once devised a log-construction home in Montana). The houses Gendall highlights range from a New Mexican live/work retreat on a Wagyu ranch by Rick Joy to an Aspen “art barn” by Rowland+Broughton that contains its own tea ceremony room. Readers should prepare to be surprised, delighted, and fully ready to pack up for a move out west. —Lila Allen

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Yves Saint Laurent Museum Marrakech: Studio KO (Phaidon)

“1,423 days to go…” begins the first chapter of Yves Saint Laurent Museum Marrakech , a chronicle of the creative process and construction of the French fashion designer’s museum in Morocco. The 40,000-square-foot structure, set on the six-acre compound owned by Saint Laurent and longtime partner Pierre Bergé, not far from the Villa Oasis and Majorelle Garden, was designed in collaboration with French Moroccan architecture firm, Studio KO. In the tome, which is dedicated to Bergé, who died a month before the museum’s commencement, readers get a detailed account of the four-year project. There’s no minute decision left unshared, as architectural sketches and process photography help to illustrate the accounts down to selecting the right brick to planning the museum logo in collaboration with Philippe Apeloig. Because as any couture connoisseur can understand (and appreciate in the new release), every little detail is significant. —M.S.

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Beatrix Farrand: Garden Artist, Landscape Architect (Monacelli)

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Garden aficionados revere the work of trailblazing landscape designer Beatrix Farrand (1872–1959). So Monacelli’s reissue of  landscape historian and preservation consultant Judith B. Tankard’s definitive 2009 study Beatrix Farrand: Garden Artist, Landscape Architect (Monacelli) in commemoration of the 150th anniversary of Farrand’s birth is something to celebrate. Born into New York’s prominent—and fashionable—Jones family (Edith Wharton was an aunt), Farrand went on to design lavish gardens for the leaders of American society up and down the East Coast and west, and across the continent. In addition to these private commissions, she also worked on the campuses of Princeton, Yale, and the University of Chicago, as well as public gardens including Santa Barbara’s Botanic Garden and the New York Botanical Garden’s Rose Garden. Illustrated with a trove of archival images and contemporary photography, the book chronicles Farrand’s tenacity in pursuing an education at a time when women of any social class were not encouraged to do so, and going on—at age 27—to be the only female founder of the American Society of Landscape Architects. This updated edition also features a comprehensive list of Farrand gardens open to the public, as well as a fresh preface and bibliography highlighting new research in the years since it was first published, making it essential reading for everyone seeking inspiration from Farrand’s masterly creations. —Shax Riegler

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At Home in the World: A Memoir

To trace the life of the Sudanese artist Ibrahim El-Salahi, the first African artist to receive a solo exhibition at London’s Tate Modern, is to witness a world in rapid transition towards globalization and modern living. Born in 1930, in Omdurman, one of three towns making up the Sudanese capital of Khartoum, El-Salahi—who is still alive today—made enormous contributions to African and Arab modernism, as well as in the art world at large, through his expressive, gestural works. This new memoir, edited by Salah M. Hassan, of The Africa Institute, in Sharjah, offers the artist’s firsthand account of his remarkable meetings, travels, and observations. Beginning with his upbringing in colonial Sudan, the account takes readers along for his journey through art education in Khartoum and London, his homecoming to Sudan, travels in the Americas—where he encountered figures including Jacob Lawrence, members of the Spiral art movement, Mohammed Ali, and others—his wrongful imprisonment in Sudan, and his art making experiences in Oxford and beyond. Through these tales, which he recalls in delicious detail, one appreciates the greater context in which this master worked, thought, and shifted artistic discourse. —L.A.

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Chatsworth, Arcadia Now: Seven Scenes from the Life of an English Country House (Rizzoli)

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Fresh off of a major restoration, the Grade I–listed English estate known as Chatsworth continues to shine after nearly five centuries in existence. (Its origins harken back to 1549, when the house’s original footprint was established.) This new book opens with a foreword by Stoker and Amanda Cavendish, the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, who are the current custodians of the estate and the 16th generation to inhabit the residence. The narrative begins in the present day, where it documents the duke and duchess’ efforts to install contemporary art and design alongside the historical antiquities, and slowly works its way backward in seven parts that detail different chapters in the home’s history. Lovers of English architecture and interiors will want to spend time immersing themselves in the rich story behind this unique property. —Allie Weiss

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Design Emergency (Phaidon)

In the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic—when protective gear was in short supply and home testing was nonexistent—design curators Paola Antonelli and Alice Rawsthorn were already thinking about how design can mitigate crisis. Tapping into a fascinating network of industrial designers, medical illustrators, architects, and more, they began collecting stories on an Instagram account, @designemergency, to help make this pioneering work more visible. Two years later, that work has crystallized into a fully fledged book and curatorial project (which, just this week, much of the design cognoscenti will be seeing firsthand during the authors’ talk during Salone del Mobile.) Published by Phaidon and full of insight, the volume explores four themes—technology, society, communication, and ecology—investigating how visionaries in each field are using design to solve the most important issues of our time. Filled with infographics, photographs, and attractive typography from Studio Frith, the book includes 25 interviews with figures ranging from interior designer Ilse Crawford to the studio Formafantasma to Eyal Weizman, whose work with forensic architecture has shed light on political and humanitarian conflicts worldwide. As Rawsthorn and Antonelli have teased for their talk in Milan, there will always be design emergencies; reading this book may give you hope that we can get through them. —L.A.

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Embracing Natural Design: Inspired Living (Rizzoli)

In Embracing Natural Design: Inspired Living (Rizzoli), Stephanie Kienle Gonzalez invites readers into her gorgeous world. The Manila-based designer helms Philux, the furnishings company founded by her parents in 1979 to champion Filipino craftsmanship and design. (A recent project is the design of Louis Vuitton’s Manila flagship store.) Chapters devoted to her own urbane apartment and South African retreat—keep an eye out for the family’s Yorkshire terrier, Clooney—highlight her chic and environmentally conscious lifestyle. She also generously shares the spotlight in a chapter featuring profiles of artists and designers in the Philippines and beyond who have inspired her. And another devoted to entertaining features inspiringly sumptuous, well-laid tables indoors and out. In the foreword, India Hicks notes that Kienle Gonzalez takes “the ideas of organic forms and natural materials to insane levels of dreaminess, inspiring us all to create the most exquisite, perfect spaces that no one ever wants to leave…Thank goodness for this exquisite woman living a life of style with a conscience.” —S.R.

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Estée Lauder: A Beautiful Life (Assouline)

The world of Estée Lauder was a beautiful one—defined by sharply tailored clothes, memorable black-tie parties, impeccable interiors, and always a perfectly made-up face. Here, Aerin and Jane Lauder compile an ode to their grandmother that covers her business acumen, as a remarkably successful self-made entrepreneur, and her personal life, as an influential matriarch and dedicated mother who stressed the importance of quality and generosity in everything she did. Featuring intimate family photographs, old advertisements, and quippy quotes, this Assouline book pays tribute to a woman who made waves in the beauty industry and beyond. —A.W.

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Young Projects: Figure—Cast—Frame (Monacelli)

Glitch House, the Dominican Republic home that adorns the cover of this book, appears at first like the tumbled innards of a kaleidoscope wheel. Then camouflage. Then like an alien rendering. The term this book—the first monograph for Young Projects, the Brooklyn-based studio Bryan Young founded in 2010—uses to describe it is “uncanny.” But none of this, to be sure, was an accident. Flip through the chapter that details its development and you’ll see how this innovative studio carefully mapped patterns in a parakeet-like array of colors onto the staggered bricks that make up its facade, like a Roberto Burle Marx promenade in three dimensions. Flip further and you’ll discover the firm’s otherworldly innovations in plaster, which decorate the walls of a meditation retreat and a ceiling in a Tribeca penthouse. Taking readers through five of the studio’s residential designs completed between 2015 and 2020 and a number of other relevant projects—a fireplace folly in the Rockies, a wellness retreat (still on the boards, but fun to imagine), and more—this book offers a look inside one of the most fascinating emerging practices in the U.S. —L.A.

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The Gardener’s Garden: Inspiration Across Continents and Centuries (Phaidon)

Tiptoeing the tightrope between leisurely reading and detailed compendium, The Gardener’s Garden is one of Phaidon’s international best-selling series compiling the world’s most spectacular gardens. The 2022 edition dons a new magenta-pink cover but its informative entries remain, each detailing the planting design and features such as garden type, style, size, climate, and more. Best yet, the featured gardens–a stunning assortment of styles and types, from the famed Renaissance garden Villa d’Este, in Italy, to the modernist Pool Garden at El Novillero, in California, were selected by an all-star panel of international garden and landscape designers, including Madison Cox, Dan Pearson, and Ravindra Bhan. —M.S. 

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Inventing the California Look (Rizzoli)

Mention the California look today, and you’re likely to conjure up visions of indoor-outdoor living in the mind’s eye of any interiors enthusiast. But a new book, which focuses on the work of Frances Elkins, Michael Taylor, John Dickinson, and others, doesn’t contain much in the way of easy breezy spaces. Instead, this tome—which hinges on the photography of Fred Lyon—unfurls a story that brims with as many skirted sofas and references to European decor as one might expect in a portfolio of stately East Coast homes. Expect the unexpected (and the educational) in this ode to the mid-20th century design of northern California. —Madeleine Luckel

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Jens Risom: A Seat at the Table (Phaidon)

It seems difficult to believe that a monograph dedicated to the life and work of designer Jens Risom has never been published. And yet, that was indeed the case until Vicky Lowry penned Jens Risom: A Seat at the Table, now out from Phaidon. The book follows Risom from Copenhagen to New York to his years at Knoll, where the wunderkind made a great deal of his considerable mark. But for contemporary readers, the story of a 23-year-old Jens meeting a young Hans Knoll may be rivaled only by a consideration of his legacy in the 21st century—something that this work also delivers in spades. After all, even to the previously uninitiated, his woven seating options and way with wood are bound to ring familiar. —M.L.

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Wild: The Naturalistic Garden

If you’ve ever walked along the High Line in New York City, particularly during the warmer months, you’ve likely reveled in its romantic, wild plantings. Based on the natural landscape that grew there for a quarter of a century after the closure of the city’s elevated train, this native-looking design was no accident, but rather the brainchild of landscape designer Piet Oudolf, who has said, “My biggest inspiration is nature. I do not wish to copy it, but to recreate the emotion.” This project, along with more than three dozen other naturalistic gardens—which also happen to support biodiversity and sustainability—make up this pleasing new book from planting design expert Noel Kingsbury, with photography by Claire Takacs. You’ll also find Oudolf’s meadow at Hauser & Wirth, private gardens in the south of France, a seaside landscape in Devon, and the dramatic panoramas of Cambo Estate in Fife, Scotland. —L.A.

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Lotusland (Rizzoli)

The Southern California botanical garden known as Lotusland is just as lush and grand as its name suggests. Stretching out over 37 acres, in Montecito, it was cultivated by Polish socialite Madame Ganna Walska for more than 40 years, eventually opening to the public in the early ’90s, after her death. Its sheer beauty and breadth of plant varieties (counting more than 3,400) make it a remarkable subject of this photo-heavy tome, which dedicates chapters to the smaller environments championing a single plant type or theme that make up the larger landscape. The book also explains the ongoing efforts that have made Lotusland a leader in sustainable horticulture, such as its organic rose-growing program that eschews chemical pesticides. —A.W.

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Louis Vuitton Manufactures (Assouline)

It is easy to imagine that the workshops where Louis Vuitton’s esteemed luggage, handbags, watches, and other wares are handmade by artisans who have been honing their craft for decades. But Louis Vuitton Manufactures makes clear that the faces behind the products are a much more diverse and youthful bunch than you’d expect. And yet their commitment to quality remains unparalleled, fueling the company’s new innovations while honoring its timeworn traditions. This tome travels to the company’s ateliers around the world—from Place Vendôme, in Paris, where fine jewelry is made, to the heart of Texas, a leatherworking capital—documenting the new and old world of craft behind Louis Vuitton. —A.W.

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Russel and Mary Wright: Dragon Rock at Manitoga (Princeton Architectural Press)

Flip open Russel and Mary Wright: Dragon Rock at Manitoga on any random page, and you may very well be confronted by charming designs for tableware. That is, after all, what the Wrights are perhaps still best known for in the annals of design history: accessible, modern plates, bowls, pitchers, and more. But this expertly crafted book by Jennifer Golub is really the story of their remarkable home. Set on a forested plot of land in Garrison, New York, it has long enchanted upstate visitors in search of aesthetic adventure. Luckily for those based farther afield, the splendorous subtly of the abode is now, thanks to this publication, much easier to reach. —M.L.

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Rose Tarlow: Three Houses – Signature Edition (Vendome)

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Is there anything more interesting to an interiors enthusiast than seeing a decorator’s own home? Perhaps not. And in the case of this book, designer Rose Tarlow shares not one but three of her abodes. Those interested should prepare for a journey that spans approximately 6,000 miles—from Santa Barbara to Stone Canyon to Provence, in the South of France. More poignant still is what this “decorator’s decorator” shares of her beloved childhood home, Windrift, which was destroyed in a fire decades ago. And yet, Windrift appears to live on, as a uniting source of inspiration in Tarlow’s work, and in these three houses. —M.L.

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YSL Lexicon: An ABC of the Fashion, Life, and Inspirations of Yves Saint Laurent (Rizzoli)

Who’s best to share a peek behind the curtain–or insights from the square-frame glasses perspective, if you will–of Yves Saint Laurent than those in his inner circle? In new tome YSL Lexicon: An ABC of the Fashion, Life, and Inspirations of Yves Saint Laurent , editors Martina Montadori (founder of Cabana magazine) and Stephan Janson (fashion designer) assemble a number of contributors who may be familiar to readers, but were like family to the late designer–Caroline Loeb, Marian McEvoy, and Diane von Furstenberg among the confidants. In doing so, the book, which catalogs a selection of the designer’s leitmotifs and amusements in alphabetical order, reads like the musings of a dear friend. More concisely, it’s a definitive, yet warmly honest account–enriched with archival sketches and photography–of an aesthete whose legacy extends beyond the realm of fashion. —M.S.

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Summer homework may start as early as elementary school, but you don’t have to do it the way it’s always been done! Veteran educators like third-grade teacher Alycia Zimmerman have spent time thinking about how to make summer homework meaningful and interesting enough that students buy in—and even want to do it.  

Read on for Zimmerman’s summer homework game plan and ideas for how to make summer assignments more fun for everyone.

1. Try a New Student Meet and Greet

If possible, meet your incoming students before summer break (even if it’s virtual!) to instill the importance of summer learning.

At the end of the school year, coordinate with the teachers of your incoming students to swap classes for a period. Introduce yourselves to your future students and build excitement for the fun and challenging learning ahead and the very “grown-up” summer homework you will assign.

“We’ve been far more successful in instilling the importance of our summer assignments when presenting about it face-to-face rather than just sending a packet of directions home cold,” says Zimmernan. “The students sit on the edges of their seats as we talk about the importance of summer reading and our certainty that they will do everything they can to 'keep their brains healthy, pink, and strong’ over the summer.”

2. Emphasize the Importance of Summer Reading

Talk about the best summer assignment of all: diving into books!

Reading should be a treat, not a menial assignment, so Zimmerman doesn’t feel guilty about making reading the bulk of her summer homework. Here are some of her most effective strategies for promoting summer reading:

Have students fill out a log  to keep track of the books and other texts they read over the summer. It isn’t necessary to require a certain number of books or specific titles. Simply ask that they find books they love and spend lots of time reading them.

Have your current students write book reviews of their favorite titles to send home with your rising students. Invite your current students to serve as reading ambassadors and speak to the younger students about the importance and joys of reading. When coming from slightly older peers, the message is very well received.

And of course: Sign your students up for the Scholastic Summer Reading Program ! From May 9 to August 19, your students can visit Scholastic Home Base to participate in the free, fun, and safe  summer reading program . As part of the program, kids can read e-books, attend author events, and keep Reading Streaks™ to help unlock a donation of 100K books from Scholastic – distributed to kids with limited or no access to books by Save the Children. 

3. Share Fun and Educational Activities

Direct your students to fun (and educational) activities.

When considering other homework, the best options are activities that students will be motivated to do because they’re entertaining. 

Give your incoming students the “everything is better in moderation” speech so they understand that they shouldn’t play hours of computer games every day this summer. If possible, send them home with printable and book-based packs to polish their skills for the year ahead (you can even pair these with your own assignments): 

4. Connect Through the Mail 

Stay connected with your students over the summer through cards.

Giving incoming students the opportunity to connect with you and with each other can motivate them to complete summer assignments. Here’s one plan for connecting via letters:

Have your incoming students mail you a letter of introduction. Explain that you want to hear about their summer activities, their hobbies, their families, and anything special they want you to know before the school year begins.

When you receive letters from your students, send a postcard back with a brief response. Tell them a bit about your summer plan, and let them know you can’t wait to see them in the fall. 

Encourage them to write again!

You can also pair up students and have them write to each other over the summer. In September, they can bring their pen pal letters to class to display on the bulletin board.

Take advantage of everyone’s increasing familiarity with virtual resources by connecting online, too! Post a short video, article, or question once a week on your classroom's online platform, and invite both incoming students and rising former students to write their thoughts in the comments section. Be sure to moderate their comments and enjoy their back-and-forth dialogues as they engage with each other.

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Here are 41 Fun Summer Art Journaling Prompts to inspire your creativity and help you capture those summertime memories.

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With summer in full swing, I thought I’d share a few summertime art journaling prompts that can be used to inspire your creativity or to help you capture all those summer memories.

This can be a busy time of the year for many people – especially as there are kids who are off from school, vacation and travel plans being made, and of course the warm summer weather!

Hopefully these summer creative journaling prompts will help you unwind and enjoy a relaxing summer full of inspiration!

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Summer Time Creative Prompts for Art Journaling, Writing & More!

1. Favorite summer foods: What foods are special to you in the summer time? 

2. What does summer mean to you? Journal the word “summer” across a page and draw/paint/doodle/collage all your favorite things you associate with the summertime season!

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3. Favorite summer scents & smells: What scents make you think of summer?

4. Summer Bucket List: What are the top 5 things you want to do this summer?

5. Love & Romance: While there’s no Valentine’s Day, summer is full of romantic moments and memories – also weddings are popular during the summer months!

6. Sunshine : For many of us, summer is the only time we ever get to see the sun! Create a page about soaking up the rays or staying in the shade.

7. Ice Cream: What’s your favorite flavor of ice cream?

8. The Beach : The sand, the waves, the lake/ocean…what do you love/hate about the beach?

9. Your summer garden : What are you growing? What flowers are in bloom this time of year? (Don’t have a real garden? Paint/Draw one anyways!)

10. Ephemera from summer activities:  Receipts, ticket stubs, event programs…all of these things make for great ephemera to use in your summer pages.

11. Summer Colors: What colors do you think of when you think “summertime”? Browse summer themed color palettes online to inspire you or choose your own!

12. Summer Quotes: There’s a plethora of quotes about summertime that can be used in your art journals. Good Reads is a good place to start if you need some quotes for your journal.

13. Favorite Summer Memory from Childhood: I know when I was a kid summer was my favorite time of year – no school! Think about what you enjoyed about the summers as a kid and create a page (or two!) about it.

14. Summer Reading List: What books are you reading this summer? You can either create a page that lists the different books or create a page inspired by one of the characters or the story plot.

15. Your Perfect Summer Day: What would you do on your perfect summertime day?

16. Travel Plans : Are you planning to travel anywhere this summer? Make a page about the things you hope to see and do and the places you want to go.

17. Dreams: What did you dream about last night? Not only is this a fun way to express your creativity, it can be a great way to interpret your dreams as well.

18. Favorite Summer Sports : Do you like summertime sports like baseball or picnic games?

19. Create a How-To Guide : What are some of your favorite things to do this time of year? Create a how-to guide in your journal on how to do one of your favorite summer activities. You can use words and/or pictures.

20. Invent a New Summertime Game or Activity: Think of something completely original, or put a different twist on an old favorite. For example, Who’s up for a game of glow-in-the-dark badminton!?

21. Summer Road Trip : Did you go on any road trips this summer (or planning on any?) Create a page about what makes a road trip a good one.

22. Favorite Ways to Cool Down: What do you do when the weather is too hot to do anything?

23. Farmer’s Markets : Do you go to any farmers markets? Make a page of your favorite things about them or use packaging/labels from a Farmer’s Market into a page.

24. Stars & Moon: The summer is a great time to go stargazing- make a page about something related to the stars or moon.

25. Design a Tree House : Who said tree houses are just for kids? Draw/Paint one and journal about it’s special features.

26. Summer Gratitude List: What things are you most thankful for in the summertime?

27. Summer Playlist : Is there a certain type of music you like more in the summer compared to other seasons? Any special songs you like to listen to in the summertime? Use a quote from the lyrics in your page, or make a list of songs.

28. Write a Summer Haiku: Haikus are very simple poems to write (5 syllables the first line, 7 syllables the second, then 5 syllables the third) – write one about summertime and illustrate it.

29. Fireworks: Draw/Paint a picture of fireworks

30. Summer in the City/Country: Do you prefer summertime in the city or the country? Make a page about the signs of summer where you live.

31. Lights Out: What do you do when the power goes out in the summertime? Another fun idea: try art journaling by candlelight.

32. Summer is Not Always Great ! What do you dislike about summer?

33. Mid-Year Review: Summer is about halfway through the year – so why not do a mid-year in review of the highlights of the year so far?

34. Observe a Wacky Holiday : Every month is an observance month for something, and there’s a wacky holiday for almost any day of the year. Check out Bizzare Holidays for some inspiration!

35. Boredom Busters : My kids tell me they are bored constantly during the summer months – make a to-do list of boredom busters or things you like to do when you’re bored.

36. Go People Watching : Take an afternoon and sit on a park bench or at a coffee shop and people watch. Sketch the people in your journal or take notes or imagine their story.

37. Favorite Summer Hangouts: Where do you like to visit during the summer? Make a page about your favorite summer hot spots.

38. Create a timeline of the summer so far. Be sure to include who, what, where, and when.

39. Now & Then Page: Create a “summer then” and a “summer now” page. Use photographs or pictures from old & new magazines to show the differences in styles, activities, etc.

40. Family Reunions & Picnics: Create a page about your family members or the last time you all got together. What made it memorable?

41. Staycation: No travel plans this summer? Why not journal about your ideal “staycation” – what you’d like to do around the house or taking a vacation right at home.

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can you give me any artist references for artists who draw summer pictures???xx

This is so lovely! Thanks for sharing your inspirations!

Thanks..nice ideas…I like working with artist masking and watercolor too…any more prompts???

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How To Finish Summer Homework Assignments: 14 Tips To Save Your Child’s Summer

  • July 19, 2018

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Many schools assign homework for students to complete before they return to class in September. This results in both parents and students having to learn how to finish summer reading and homework while balancing fun summer activities.

This summer, school is out and homework is in.

If your child has been putting off a pile of summer homework and reading assignments—he or she is not alone.

Reading books and writing assignments during the summer may not sound appealing to many students—or parents. Students can also get UK homework help if they need the some help with completing their assignment! But summer assignments are a great way to combat the effects of Summer Learning Loss and keep your child’s brain active over the break.

The Facts On Summer Learning Loss

Six weeks in the fall are spent re-learning old material Two months of reading skills are lost over the summer One month of overall learning is lost after summer vacation

With the right mindset, goals, and structure, you’ll have no problem finishing summer reading and homework between BBQ’s, ball games, and beach trips.

Follow these 14 steps to learn how to complete summer homework—without sacrificing summer fun.

14 Tips For Finishing Your Summer Homework Assignments

Make a game plan, tip 1: take a (quick) break.

It’s hard to go from a full year of schoolwork to tackling summer homework right off the bat. Let your child take a week off of homework at the start of the summer. This will give his or her brain a chance to relax and reset, and enjoy taking part in fun summer activities like sports.

Tip 2: Review Project Requirements

Don’t have your child dive head-first into his or her homework assignments. Review the expectations of each project with your child and discuss how much time he or she will need to complete them.

It would be a shame to waste time redoing a project because your child didn’t understand it initially. Reviewing all requirements is an important first step to starting off on the right foot.

Tip 3: Break Down Each Project Into A Series of Goals

Think about which assignments will take the longest and what your child will need to complete them during the summer. Break these larger assignments into a series of goals that need to be met to complete the project.

Examples of goals include “read 2 chapters per week” or “write essay introduction by July 15th”.

Set Aside The Right Amount Of Time

Tip 4: plan a weekly summer homework schedule.

This should be similar to a school year homework schedule, but altered for the summer. T he ideal amount of time to spend doing summer homework per week is 2-3 hours , so figure out where that time fits into your child’s average summer week.

Tip 5: Make A List Of Supplies & Resources

Your summer adventures could take you and your child to a wide variety of places. Make sure you both know what to bring with you so your child can tackle homework when not at home.

Examples of supplies include:

  • Textbooks or Assigned Novels

Tip 6: Choose Assignment Topics Based On Interest, Not Length

Sometimes students are given options when it comes to topics to research or books to read over the summer. Encourage your child to make these decisions based on the topics that interests him or her most—not which is “easiest”. This will result in your child enjoying his or her work, and allow him to benefit more from it.

Help Your Child Do Work On-The-Go

Tip 7: adjust your homework schedule for trips & vacations.

Exploring new places is an amazing learning experience, so don’t feel like you should sacrifice them for more homework time. Instead, plan your child’s homework schedule around these day trips and vacations.

If you know your child won’t have time to complete work while you’re away on a longer trip, make up those hours in the weeks before and after your trip.

Tip 8: Tackle The Work Your Child Can Do On-The-Go

While writing an essay is a project to save for when you return home, there are assignments that your child can tackle from just about anywhere. Options for homework to do on vacation include projects that are doable in small chunks—like reading a book or completing a math worksheet.

Tip 9: Bring Your Child’s Supplies With You

Remember that supplies list you created? Make sure you pack that backpack and bring it with you on your trip! It’d be a waste to find a spare hour to finish that math assignment, only to realize your child left his or her calculator at home.

Tip 10: Capitalize On The Quiet Times

Even the busiest trips include some quiet time. If you’re early for a dinner reservation, have your child complete a chapter of reading while you wait. Or, encourage your child to wake up 20 minutes early to answer some math questions without disruption.

Build A Support Team For Your Child

Tip 11: schedule a weekly workdate for your child & a friend.

There’s no reason your child has to work through summer homework alone. Make a weekly work date with a friend where they can tackle summer assignments together. If that friend is in the same class as your child, they can even discuss questions and challenges together. Build A Support Team For Your Child

Tip 12: Review Your Child’s Progress Every Week

Each week, speak with your child about the work he or she accomplished, and what is planned for the week ahead. If you know your child will be busy soon, work together to reorganize his or her homework schedule.

Tip 13: Touch Base With a Tutor (Or Enrol In Summer Learning Program)

A new set of eyes can make all the difference in making sure your child gets his or her summer assignments done efficiently and effectively. Your child’s tutor will be able to give constructive feedback and turn this feedback into goals for the upcoming school year.

If you want an extra head start for your child this school year, enroll him or her in a Summer Learning tutoring program to get started on the right track.

And Most Importantly…

Tip 14: reward your child with summer fun.

While schoolwork is important during the summer, it doesn’t have to come at the sacrifice of having fun. Whenever your child completes a new project or achieves a goal, reward him or her with a treat or fun summer activity.

Work Hard—And Play Hard—This Summer

Summer might seem like it will last forever, but the school year will be here before you know it. Don’t let your child fall into the habit of procrastination—instead, make a plan together and stick to it.

If you follow these tips, your child will finish summer homework and summer reading in no time…and develop great learning and study habits that will already be in place for next year!

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Attention, fellow summer enthusiasts! It’s time to dust off those flip-flops, slather on some sunscreen, and get ready for the much-awaited summer vacation. And what better way to celebrate this sunny season than by giving your home a vibrant and easy peasy makeover? In this blog post, we’re diving into the wonderful world of free summer printables that will infuse your humble abode with the carefree vibes and summer colors you’ve been craving.

From tropical-inspired wall art to lively party banners, these printables are the perfect addition to your summer decor. Get ready for a fun-packed adventure as we explore a delightful printable pack and share some exciting ideas to make your summer home truly shine.

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The Power of Printables in Home Decor 

Have you heard about the latest trend in home decor? It’s all about printables! These digital designs that you can easily print at home have become all the rage and for good reason. They’re convenient, affordable, and can instantly transform any space. Whether you’re looking to spruce up your living room, bedroom, or even your kitchen, printables offer endless possibilities.

What makes printables so versatile is their ability to adapt to different styles and themes. Want to create a tropical oasis? There’s a printable for that. Looking for something more beachy? You guessed it, there’s a printable for that too! The options are truly endless, and with a few simple clicks, you can download and print the perfect piece of artwork to reflect your summer style.

The Essence of Summer

Before we dive into the world of free summer printables, let’s explore the essence of summer and the themes and elements that define this delightful season. Summer is all about warmth, relaxation, and fun in the sun. When it comes to decorating your home for summer, think of vibrant colors, tropical foliage, and playful patterns.

One popular theme for summer decor is the beach. Bring the calming vibes of the shore into your home with seashells, starfish, and sandy hues. Another favorite is the tropical theme, where you can embrace the lush greenery, exotic flowers, and fruity motifs. Lastly, the botanical theme is perfect for those who adore the beauty of nature, with prints featuring colorful flowers, leaves, and garden-inspired elements.

Now that we have a grasp on the essence of summer, let’s dive into the world of free summer printables and discover where you can find them.

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Free Summer Printables: Where to Find 

Luckily, there are numerous websites and online platforms that offer free summer printables for you to explore. But, it’s important to download these printables from reputable sources to ensure quality and avoid any potential issues.

Here are some reliable websites where you can find a treasure trove of free summer printables:

  • 15 Summer Decor Ideas That Will Help You Savor the Season
  • Vintage Beach Wall Art
  • Beautiful Wall Art Free Printable | 3 Colorful Designs For Summer
  • So Much Sunshine Printable Wall Art

Remember, it’s always a good idea to support independent artists and designers whenever possible. Many talented creatives offer free printables on their websites or through their social media accounts, so keep an eye out for these generous individuals.

DIY Summer Wall Art 

Now that you know where to find these fabulous free summer printables, let’s focus on one of the most impactful ways to incorporate them into your home decor: DIY summer wall art. It’s amazing how a simple printout can brighten up a blank wall and bring the essence of summer indoors.

First, choose a summer-themed printable that speaks to you. It could be a beautiful watercolor painting of a palm tree, a playful flamingo, or a quote that inspires you to embrace the carefree spirit of summer. Once you’ve found the perfect design, it’s time to print it out.

Make sure you have high-quality printer paper or cardstock on hand for the best results. Adjust your printer settings to ensure the printout is the correct size and fits your frame of choice. If you don’t have a printer at home, you can also visit a local print shop or utilize online printing services for a small fee.

Once you have your printout, it’s time to frame it. Choose a frame that complements the style and colors of the printable. A simple white or natural wood frame can provide a clean and timeless look, while a bold and colorful frame can add a fun and playful touch.

Now comes the exciting part—hanging your DIY summer wall art.

Consider the placement of your printable and how it will interact with the surrounding space. It could become the focal point of a gallery wall or add a pop of color to an empty hallway. Experiment with different arrangements and don’t be afraid to get creative.

If you want to take it a step further, consider adding other summer-inspired elements to your wall. Hang a string of fairy lights around your printable to create a whimsical atmosphere, or pair it with a decorative shelf displaying seashells, driftwood, or other beach-themed trinkets. Let your imagination run wild and create a personalized summer oasis right on your walls.

Here are some free resources:

  • 6 Summer Wall Art Printables: Mermaids to Pineapples
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  • Simple Summer Sunset Pallet Sign
  • Free Watercolor Printables For Summer (Farmhouse Wall Art)
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Summer Party Printables

With summer comes the opportunity to host joyful gatherings and celebrate with family and friends. And what better way to make your summer party extra special than by incorporating free printables into the decor?

Start by selecting printable banners, invitations, and signage that match your party theme. Whether you’re hosting a backyard luau, a pool party, or a picnic in the park, there are countless free printables available to suit your needs. Simply download, print, and assemble these party decorations to add a festive touch to your celebration.

Hang a colorful “Welcome to the Party” banner at the entrance, displaying vibrant summer hues and playful imagery. Set up a printable lemonade stand sign to entice guests with refreshing beverages. Customize printable food labels and place cards to add a personalized touch to your summer feast.

Don’t forget about the little details that can make your party truly memorable. Print out summer-themed cupcake toppers or straw flags to adorn your sweet treats and beverages. You can even create printable photo booth props to capture fun and lighthearted moments with your guests.

Printable party decorations are not only budget-friendly but also provide an opportunity to showcase your creativity. Feel free to mix and match different printables, colors, and textures to create a cohesive and festive atmosphere. Your guests will be impressed by your attention to detail and the joyful ambiance you’ve created.

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Printable organization and planning tools.

Summer is a time for relaxation and enjoying the sun, but it’s also important to stay organized and make the most of the season. Free summer-themed printables can help you do just that.

Printable calendars are a great way to stay on top of summer events, vacations, and activities. Choose a colorful design that reflects the spirit of the season, with plenty of space to jot down your plans. Hang it in a prominent place, such as the kitchen or home office, so you can easily refer to it.

To-do lists and meal planners are also fantastic tools to keep you organized during the summer months. Create a printable to-do list with checkboxes for allthe tasks you want to accomplish, whether it’s exploring new hiking trails, planning a beach day, or organizing a summer BBQ. Print it out and keep it handy on your desk or refrigerator, crossing off tasks as you complete them.

When it comes to meal planning, printable templates can be a lifesaver. Plan your weekly meals, jot down grocery lists, and even note special recipes you want to try during the summer. By having a clear plan in place, you’ll save time, reduce stress, and ensure you’re making the most of the season’s fresh produce and outdoor dining opportunities.

Additionally, printable chore charts can come in handy if you have kids at home during the summer break. Assign age-appropriate tasks and responsibilities, and let your little ones check them off as they complete each task. It’s a fun way to teach responsibility and keep the household running smoothly.

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Printable summer schedule.

Stay organized and make the most of your summer adventures with a printable summer schedule. With a variety of free printables available, you can easily create a personalized schedule to ensure you don’t miss out on any of the fun. From beach trips to outdoor movie nights, use a printable calendar template to plan and track your summer activities. By having a visual schedule at your fingertips, you can stay organized, stay on top of your plans, and make this summer one for the books.

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Summer bucket list .

Make the most of the sunny season by creating a printable summer bucket list. Capture the essence of summer by jotting down all the exciting activities and experiences you want to enjoy during the season. From building sandcastles at the beach to stargazing under the night sky, let your imagination run wild. Use a printable template to create your bucket list and check off each item as you embark on unforgettable summer adventures. Embrace the joy of the season and make this summer your most memorable one yet.

Engaging Kids with Summer Printables

Summer is a time of endless fun and adventure for kids, and free summer printables can provide hours of entertainment and creativity. Whether you’re looking to keep them engaged on a rainy day or need a break from the scorching sun, these printables will be a hit with your little ones.

Printable coloring pages featuring summer scenes, such as sunny beaches, ice cream cones, and sandcastles, will ignite their imaginations and keep them busy with their favorite crayons or markers. Encourage them to explore different color combinations and bring the illustrations to life.

Puzzles and activity sheets are other great options to keep kids entertained and mentally stimulated. Look for printable word searches, mazes, and crossword puzzles with summer-themed clues and words. These activities promote problem-solving skills and vocabulary development while offering a delightful way to beat boredom.

For crafty kids, printable DIY projects can be a fantastic opportunity to unleash their creativity. From making paper fans to creating their own summer-themed bookmarks, these printables provide step-by-step instructions and templates for hours of crafty fun.

Remember to get involved and join in on the fun. Spend quality time with your kids as you work on these printables together, sharing stories and creating lasting memories.

Summer Coloring Pages

Unleash your creativity and relax with printable summer coloring pages. Let the vibrant colors of the season come to life as you bring a summer-themed illustration to fruition. Whether it’s a sunny beach scene, a whimsical ice cream cone, or a picturesque natural landscape, coloring pages provide a soothing and enjoyable activity for all ages. Download a free printable coloring page, grab your favorite coloring tools, and let your artistic skills shine as you create your own summertime masterpiece.

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Outdoor scavenger hunt .

Get ready for an exciting adventure with a printable outdoor scavenger hunt. Engage your family and friends in a thrilling quest as you explore the great outdoors. From finding hidden treasures to spotting wildlife and discovering natural wonders, an outdoor scavenger hunt adds an element of excitement to your summer outings. Download a printable scavenger hunt template, gather your team, and embark on a memorable journey filled with laughter, exploration, and the thrill of the hunt. Unleash your inner adventurer and create unforgettable summer memories with this interactive and entertaining activity.

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Summer reading .

In addition to sprucing up your home with free summer printables, why not also indulge in some summer reading? As the sun shines brightly and the days stretch longer, there’s no better time to dive into a captivating book. Whether you prefer thrilling mysteries, heartwarming romances, or adventurous tales, summer reading can transport you to different worlds and ignite your imagination. So grab a cozy blanket, find a shady spot in your backyard, and let your summer reading adventures begin!

Summer reading challenge pages:

There you have it—your guide to the wonderful world of free summer printables for your home. .

Whether you’re looking to add a touch of summer to your walls with DIY wall art, create a festive atmosphere for summer parties, stay organized with printable planning tools, use worksheets, or keep your kids engaged with summer fun activities, these printables have got you covered.

Explore the recommended websites, choose your favorite designs, and let your creativity soar. Embrace the vibrant colors, tropical vibes, and whimsical elements of summer as you transform your home into a haven of sunny delight. So go ahead, dive into the world of free summer printables, and let your imagination run wild. Happy summer decorating!

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I have also curated some fun summer and beachy decor to go along with your free printables for summer. 

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Let me know what you think of the printables and the decor in the comments below!

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In the predawn hours of Sept. 5, 2021, engineers achieved a major milestone in the labs of MIT’s Plasma Science and Fusion Center (PSFC), when a new type of magnet, made from high-temperature superconducting material, achieved a world-record magnetic field strength of 20 tesla for a large-scale magnet. That’s the intensity needed to build a fusion power plant that is expected to produce a net output of power and potentially usher in an era of virtually limitless power production.

The test was immediately declared a success, having met all the criteria established for the design of the new fusion device, dubbed SPARC, for which the magnets are the key enabling technology. Champagne corks popped as the weary team of experimenters, who had labored long and hard to make the achievement possible, celebrated their accomplishment.

But that was far from the end of the process. Over the ensuing months, the team tore apart and inspected the components of the magnet, pored over and analyzed the data from hundreds of instruments that recorded details of the tests, and performed two additional test runs on the same magnet, ultimately pushing it to its breaking point in order to learn the details of any possible failure modes.

All of this work has now culminated in a detailed report by researchers at PSFC and MIT spinout company Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS), published in a collection of six peer-reviewed papers in a special edition of the March issue of IEEE Transactions on Applied Superconductivity . Together, the papers describe the design and fabrication of the magnet and the diagnostic equipment needed to evaluate its performance, as well as the lessons learned from the process. Overall, the team found, the predictions and computer modeling were spot-on, verifying that the magnet’s unique design elements could serve as the foundation for a fusion power plant.

Enabling practical fusion power

The successful test of the magnet, says Hitachi America Professor of Engineering Dennis Whyte, who recently stepped down as director of the PSFC, was “the most important thing, in my opinion, in the last 30 years of fusion research.”

Before the Sept. 5 demonstration, the best-available superconducting magnets were powerful enough to potentially achieve fusion energy — but only at sizes and costs that could never be practical or economically viable. Then, when the tests showed the practicality of such a strong magnet at a greatly reduced size, “overnight, it basically changed the cost per watt of a fusion reactor by a factor of almost 40 in one day,” Whyte says.

“Now fusion has a chance,” Whyte adds. Tokamaks, the most widely used design for experimental fusion devices, “have a chance, in my opinion, of being economical because you’ve got a quantum change in your ability, with the known confinement physics rules, about being able to greatly reduce the size and the cost of objects that would make fusion possible.”

The comprehensive data and analysis from the PSFC’s magnet test, as detailed in the six new papers, has demonstrated that plans for a new generation of fusion devices — the one designed by MIT and CFS, as well as similar designs by other commercial fusion companies — are built on a solid foundation in science.

The superconducting breakthrough

Fusion, the process of combining light atoms to form heavier ones, powers the sun and stars, but harnessing that process on Earth has proved to be a daunting challenge, with decades of hard work and many billions of dollars spent on experimental devices. The long-sought, but never yet achieved, goal is to build a fusion power plant that produces more energy than it consumes. Such a power plant could produce electricity without emitting greenhouse gases during operation, and generating very little radioactive waste. Fusion’s fuel, a form of hydrogen that can be derived from seawater, is virtually limitless.

But to make it work requires compressing the fuel at extraordinarily high temperatures and pressures, and since no known material could withstand such temperatures, the fuel must be held in place by extremely powerful magnetic fields. Producing such strong fields requires superconducting magnets, but all previous fusion magnets have been made with a superconducting material that requires frigid temperatures of about 4 degrees above absolute zero (4 kelvins, or -270 degrees Celsius). In the last few years, a newer material nicknamed REBCO, for rare-earth barium copper oxide, was added to fusion magnets, and allows them to operate at 20 kelvins, a temperature that despite being only 16 kelvins warmer, brings significant advantages in terms of material properties and practical engineering.

Taking advantage of this new higher-temperature superconducting material was not just a matter of substituting it in existing magnet designs. Instead, “it was a rework from the ground up of almost all the principles that you use to build superconducting magnets,” Whyte says. The new REBCO material is “extraordinarily different than the previous generation of superconductors. You’re not just going to adapt and replace, you’re actually going to innovate from the ground up.” The new papers in Transactions on Applied Superconductivity describe the details of that redesign process, now that patent protection is in place.

A key innovation: no insulation

One of the dramatic innovations, which had many others in the field skeptical of its chances of success, was the elimination of insulation around the thin, flat ribbons of superconducting tape that formed the magnet. Like virtually all electrical wires, conventional superconducting magnets are fully protected by insulating material to prevent short-circuits between the wires. But in the new magnet, the tape was left completely bare; the engineers relied on REBCO’s much greater conductivity to keep the current flowing through the material.

“When we started this project, in let’s say 2018, the technology of using high-temperature superconductors to build large-scale high-field magnets was in its infancy,” says Zach Hartwig, the Robert N. Noyce Career Development Professor in the Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering. Hartwig has a co-appointment at the PSFC and is the head of its engineering group, which led the magnet development project. “The state of the art was small benchtop experiments, not really representative of what it takes to build a full-size thing. Our magnet development project started at benchtop scale and ended up at full scale in a short amount of time,” he adds, noting that the team built a 20,000-pound magnet that produced a steady, even magnetic field of just over 20 tesla — far beyond any such field ever produced at large scale.

“The standard way to build these magnets is you would wind the conductor and you have insulation between the windings, and you need insulation to deal with the high voltages that are generated during off-normal events such as a shutdown.” Eliminating the layers of insulation, he says, “has the advantage of being a low-voltage system. It greatly simplifies the fabrication processes and schedule.” It also leaves more room for other elements, such as more cooling or more structure for strength.

The magnet assembly is a slightly smaller-scale version of the ones that will form the donut-shaped chamber of the SPARC fusion device now being built by CFS in Devens, Massachusetts. It consists of 16 plates, called pancakes, each bearing a spiral winding of the superconducting tape on one side and cooling channels for helium gas on the other.

But the no-insulation design was considered risky, and a lot was riding on the test program. “This was the first magnet at any sufficient scale that really probed what is involved in designing and building and testing a magnet with this so-called no-insulation no-twist technology,” Hartwig says. “It was very much a surprise to the community when we announced that it was a no-insulation coil.”

Pushing to the limit … and beyond

The initial test, described in previous papers, proved that the design and manufacturing process not only worked but was highly stable — something that some researchers had doubted. The next two test runs, also performed in late 2021, then pushed the device to the limit by deliberately creating unstable conditions, including a complete shutoff of incoming power that can lead to a catastrophic overheating. Known as quenching, this is considered a worst-case scenario for the operation of such magnets, with the potential to destroy the equipment.

Part of the mission of the test program, Hartwig says, was “to actually go off and intentionally quench a full-scale magnet, so that we can get the critical data at the right scale and the right conditions to advance the science, to validate the design codes, and then to take the magnet apart and see what went wrong, why did it go wrong, and how do we take the next iteration toward fixing that. … It was a very successful test.”

That final test, which ended with the melting of one corner of one of the 16 pancakes, produced a wealth of new information, Hartwig says. For one thing, they had been using several different computational models to design and predict the performance of various aspects of the magnet’s performance, and for the most part, the models agreed in their overall predictions and were well-validated by the series of tests and real-world measurements. But in predicting the effect of the quench, the model predictions diverged, so it was necessary to get the experimental data to evaluate the models’ validity.

“The highest-fidelity models that we had predicted almost exactly how the magnet would warm up, to what degree it would warm up as it started to quench, and where would the resulting damage to the magnet would be,” he says. As described in detail in one of the new reports, “That test actually told us exactly the physics that was going on, and it told us which models were useful going forward and which to leave by the wayside because they’re not right.”

Whyte says, “Basically we did the worst thing possible to a coil, on purpose, after we had tested all other aspects of the coil performance. And we found that most of the coil survived with no damage,” while one isolated area sustained some melting. “It’s like a few percent of the volume of the coil that got damaged.” And that led to revisions in the design that are expected to prevent such damage in the actual fusion device magnets, even under the most extreme conditions.

Hartwig emphasizes that a major reason the team was able to accomplish such a radical new record-setting magnet design, and get it right the very first time and on a breakneck schedule, was thanks to the deep level of knowledge, expertise, and equipment accumulated over decades of operation of the Alcator C-Mod tokamak, the Francis Bitter Magnet Laboratory, and other work carried out at PSFC. “This goes to the heart of the institutional capabilities of a place like this,” he says. “We had the capability, the infrastructure, and the space and the people to do these things under one roof.”

The collaboration with CFS was also key, he says, with MIT and CFS combining the most powerful aspects of an academic institution and private company to do things together that neither could have done on their own. “For example, one of the major contributions from CFS was leveraging the power of a private company to establish and scale up a supply chain at an unprecedented level and timeline for the most critical material in the project: 300 kilometers (186 miles) of high-temperature superconductor, which was procured with rigorous quality control in under a year, and integrated on schedule into the magnet.”

The integration of the two teams, those from MIT and those from CFS, also was crucial to the success, he says. “We thought of ourselves as one team, and that made it possible to do what we did.”

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World-renowned street artist claims mural in Finsbury Park area as his own in an Instagram post on Monday

A mural that appeared overnight on a residential building in north London is the work of Banksy , the anonymous street artist has confirmed.

The artist claimed the work as his own in an Instagram post on Monday, following a morning of speculation after it was spotted on Hornsey Road in Finsbury Park.

The mural is painted on a wall that sits behind a tree as the viewer looks south-east down Hornsey Road.

It features a lifesize depiction of a woman holding a pressure washer, having apparently sprayed green paint up the side of a block of flats. Viewed with the tree in the foreground and centred on the wall, the green paint mimics the foliage of the plant, which has been cut back in a process known as pollarding.

Crowds of people turned out to see the artwork on Monday morning. Wanja Sellers, a Hornsey Road resident who lives a few doors down from the mural, told the PA Media news agency: “We’re so proud and delighted that Banksy chose our road and chose Finsbury Park for his work.”

Lidia Guerra, another Hornsey Road resident, said: “The way it’s been done, with the paint spraying down, reminds me of a weeping willow, so there’s perhaps a message about the struggle of nature with the dead tree in front. It’s just great – when we read about it last night, we knew we had to come and see it as soon as possible. We feel so proud to think he chose our street.”

Chris Beskin welcomed the mural, saying it is a “great thing to have in our area”. He added: “I’m absolutely delighted to see this on our street – I think it’s great and sends a strong message, I’d like to see more of it, to be honest, the more the merrier. I think it’s probably one of his biggest pieces in a while - and the fact he’s done it on the wall means it can’t just be stolen or easily removed.”

And fellow resident Carolyn said: “It’s just lovely to see how this piece of art has brought everyone together. People have come out to chat in the streets and came out early this morning to speculate together. It’s brought the community together, which has been really nice to see.”

The cherry tree is believed to be around 40 to 50-years-old and in declining health. The council’s tree service had been maintaining it for some time to help prolong its lifespan and would continue to try to keep the decaying tree alive.

James Peak, who created the BBC Radio 4 series The Banksy Story, went to see the work on Sunday after receiving a tip-off. “The message is clear: Nature’s struggling and it is up to us to help it grow back,” he told the BBC.

He described the scene as a “very busy, urban, built-up environment”, with the tree sitting in the gardens of some social housing. The figure of the woman, he said, was a “classic Banksy-style stencil”. And he noted that the shade of green used to represent the foliage was “exactly the same sort of virulent shade of green that Islington use for its social housing signs”.

“So, when you step back, it looks like the tree has burst into life, but in a noticeably fake and synthetic way. And it’s pretty subtle for a massive tree, I’d say.” The broadcaster added: “It’s spring now, and this tree should be bursting forth with leaves, but Banksy must have cycled past and thought how miserable it looks,” he said.

Alex Georgiou, whose company owns the building with the mural on, said he found out about it late on Sunday night, and came down to see it for the first time on Monday morning.

“It’s quite mad to be honest, to come down here and just to see all the crowds of people looking at the building,” he said. Georgiou said there was not currently anyone living in the building, which was on the lettings market.

It is understood that Islington council’s graffiti removal team is aware of the artwork and will not remove it.

Before this piece, the artist’s last confirmed work was in December, when he painted military drones on to a stop sign in Peckham, south London. That work was removed less than an hour after it was confirmed to be genuine on the artist’s social media, with witnesses reporting it was taken down by a man with bolt-cutters. Two men were later arrested on suspicion of theft and criminal damage.

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