Dan Deslaurier Educator & Artist

Friends Select School

This is where I work as the Lower School Art Teacher, Kindergarten-Fifth Grade.

Links

HaringKids.com

The official Keith Haring website for children. This is a fun website with a variety of interactive things for kids to do, based on Keith Haring’s artwork. I have written lesson plans inspired by Haring’s art which appear on the site’s Lesson Plan Database.

The University of the Arts Art Education Department

The school and the program through which I earned my MAT degree. If you are interested in becoming an exceptional art teacher, clink on the link and investigate this site. Currently, I work with student teachers in this program as a cooperating, mentor teacher—who knows, one day I may be working with you!

 

The National & Pennsylvania Art Education Associations

This state organization, of which I am a member, advocates for art education and supports professional development for art teachers. You can also link up to the National Art Education Association here.

The Guild of American Papercutters

A great website to learn more about the craft of papercutting, with links to papercutters all over the world!

Susan Rodriguez

Art educator, artist, mentor, inspiration and, best of all, a good friend.

The Renaissance Man

Actor, author, performance artist, comedian and again, best of all, a good friend (wonderful with children of all ages!)

Isaiah Zagar

Website of Philadelphia folk/mosaic mural artist Isaiah Zagar.

Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens

Informative website all about this fascinating South Philadelphia art  environment created by Isaiah Zagar.

Main Line Art Center

This is where I teach weekday after-school classes. Come visit this site to learn more about all of the GREAT programs available to artists of all ages through this community art center located in Haverford!