'I’m not artistic.' 'I can’t draw.' 'I wouldn’t know what to do with that.'

For many educators, beliefs about their artistic ability were formed long before they entered the profession. And those beliefs can quietly shape the experiences, materials and possibilities we offer children.

But supporting children’s visual arts doesn’t require you to be an artist. It requires curiosity, confidence and a willingness to explore.

In this webinar, you’ll strengthen your own understanding of visual arts by experimenting with line, colour, texture, form and composition. You’ll explore how artists look, notice, play and make meaning, and how developing these skills can change the way you respond to children’s ideas, material exploration and creative expression.

We’ll also challenge some of the assumptions about what counts as “real art” and who gets to call themselves creative.

Because when educators give themselves permission to make, play and experiment without worrying about getting it “right”, something shifts. Your own creative confidence grows, and so does your capacity to create richer artistic possibilities with children.

You’ll walk away with:

• Greater confidence in your own creative and visual arts capabilities
• A stronger understanding of key visual arts elements and how they support meaning-making
• New ways to notice, interpret and respond to children’s artistic exploration
• Practical ideas for using materials with greater curiosity and intention
• Permission to enjoy the process of creating, without needing the end result to be “good art”