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The original art teacher membership that offers standards aligned, successful art lessons, done-for-you curriculums and all the resources you need to create an inspired art program
The original art teacher membership that offers standards aligned, successful art lessons, done-for-you curriculums and all the resources you need to create an inspired art program
- Engage & inspire your students...
- Ignite creativity in the classroom...
- End art teacher overwhelm for good!
The Sparklers’ Club was made for you if…
- You spend hours searching for the perfect lesson that fits your curriculum and balances rigor and exciting techniques that kids can actually complete in one, two or three sessions
- You want to inspire your students to think critically about art so they can develop confidence through decision and choices
- You want to find tools to help your students learn about and appreciate different cultures and communities so that every child sees themselves in their art
- You wish you had a team of like-minded teachers as your art room side-kick (hey, we all need help!)
The Sparklers’ Club isn’t just about downloading a bunch of lesson plans….it’s about simplifying prep, process and planning so you can live a balanced, stress-free and creative life
WHO IS THE SPARKLERS’ CLUB FOR?
No matter how long you’ve been teaching, we’re here to help you handle the hard stuff that gets in the way.
New Art Teachers
You want support finding your groove, a clear path to which lessons to teach first, the media that’s right for each grade level and a sequential path to help nurture little artists.
Experienced Art Teachers
You know that crafting a curriculum that introduces diverse voices, teaches cultural appreciation, and explores a wide variety of media are just one part of a robust art program.
General Ed Teachers or
Art Room Volunteers
You may need extra guidance and support teaching kids in all classroom settings, even if you're not an artist.
We give you tools and instruction to teach like a pro and help your students create with confidence.
This is your special invitation…
Join over 20,000 Art Teachers from around the world who have said YES to The Sparkler's Club.
The Sparklers' Club is a one of a kind members-only website + community that curates a library of lessons and teaching resources that are stunning, standards-aligned and super successful for your K-7 students.
“I was getting burned out quickly and the Sparklers’ Club was the perfect solution. I can clearly see what I need to prep and the lessons are open enough that I can make adjustments and allow for differentiation. It really has made my workload so much easier and the students love the lessons.”
-Courtney Prugh, Pre-K through 5th Grade Art Teacher
Let’s take a peek inside the building blocks of our membership
Let’s take a peek inside the building blocks of our membership
Our Lesson Plans
When you’re a Sparkler, you have access to lesson plans so thoughtfully detailed and crafted that even the most inexperienced teacher can teach art like a pro….
Our Lesson Plans
When you’re a Sparkler, you have access to lesson plans so thoughtfully detailed and crafted that even the most inexperienced teacher can teach art like a pro….
Each lesson plan is designed with our Sparkly Standards of Excellence Framework….
- Techniques and materials paired for the right grade level
- Projects that match students’ natural stages of artistic development
- Lessons that accommodate a variety of session lengths
- Engaging and memorable subject matter that engages and delights your little artists
We know how important it is to deliver lessons that not only engage and delight children, but are designed to:
- Offer Adaptive Art suggestions so that all of your students can create art according to their skill level.
- Provide a wide range of artists and art movements rich with diversity of cultures and backgrounds.
- Connect with various subjects such as literature, STEAM, science, math, and geography.
- Help children increase their emotional awareness with SEL (Social Emotional Learning) connections.
And because we know how limited your time is, we create every part of the lesson delivery for you….all at the click of a mouse
Drawing guides and worksheets to help students with drawing options
Step-by-step tutorials so that anyone can follow along and teach like a pro
Questions to spark conversations so that you grow curious and empowered artists
Slide decks that displays the project research for you (subject facts, art questions and visuals) so you can show up and shine
Customized I Can Statements and assessments for each project
Key Vocabulary
"Sparklers' Club is having expert art lessons at my fingertips. I have the flexibility to change an art lesson within minutes and still hit national and Common Core Standards. It allows me to spend more quality time with my students and my own family."
-Breck Moorefield, PreK-4th Grade Art Teacher
Our Bundles
Teaching theme-based art units has never been easier…our library of over 1100 art lessons are curated into subject-based BUNDLES that contain all you need to teach a unit on anything from Earth Science to Contemporary Artists to the Elements of Art…
Our Bundles
Teaching theme-based art units has never been easier…our library of over 1100 art lessons are curated into subject-based BUNDLES that contain all you need to teach a unit on anything from Earth Science to Contemporary Artists to the Elements of Art…
Members receive our newest ART BUNDLE on the 1st day of every month PLUS credits to "unlock" two additional Art Bundles of your choice from our extensive library.
That's 30+ lessons each month.
Each bundle includes:
- 9+ lessons for Grades K-7 (ages 5-12)
- Art tutorial teaching videos in many bundles
- A checklist for art supplies (that won't break the bank)
- Descriptive, full color art instructions in each lesson
- Drawing guides and templates in most lessons
- Extra coloring sheets and worksheets for early finishers
- Artist biographies/slide decks and posters
- Student worksheets and answer keys
- Relevant literacy connections and book lists
"The Sparklers Club offers such a wide range of lessons and provides all the tools needed to be a successful art teacher. The projects are engaging and really build a solid foundation in not only art techniques, but art history as well. I love how dynamic and diverse all the bundles are.”
- Megan Aguilar, Texas Art Teacher
Our Curriculums
You don't have to choose between creativity & rigor, you can have both!
Our Set-Up for Success Art Curriculums offer a clear path of skill-building bundles, planning documents that allow you to plan your entire year in 30 minutes plus everything you need to teach art effortlessly and with unbounded creativity all year long.
Curriculums are a combination of Curriculum Resources and Lesson Bundles. All members have immediate access to the resources and documents and can use their monthly Bundle Credits to unlock the lesson bundles.
Our Curriculums
You don't have to choose between creativity & rigor, you can have both!
Our Set-Up for Success Art Curriculums offer a clear path of skill-building bundles, planning documents that allow you to plan your entire year in 30 minutes plus everything you need to teach art effortlessly and with unbounded creativity all year long.
Curriculums are a combination of Curriculum Resources and Lesson Bundles. All members have immediate access to the resources and documents and can use their monthly Bundle Credits to unlock the lesson bundles.
We have 4 Curriculums inside the membership…let’s take a peek
We have 4 Curriculums inside the membership…let’s take a peek
EPIC Curriculum
A skill-building, sequential path through the Elements of Art and Principles of Design
GAP Curriculum
A journey that celebrates the cultures, community, and art-making through 7 regions of our world.
Art Through The Ages Curriculum
A video-based curriculum that explores art through the lens of your favorite time periods and artists through history.
Art on a Cart Curriculum
Working from a cart has never been easier. This curriculum features projects that only use supplies and techniques designed for cart use.
All curriculums include student learning objectives, planning materials and guides, book lists, supply lists, and more.
"Having never formally taught before, the Sparklers’ Club has been a huge help. The standards, the instructions, and the tutorials make it so easy to teach and help keep my administration well informed when I’m planning.”
- Pritika Vaswani Dutt, Art Teacher
Teaching Resources
Experienced art teachers know that teaching art effectively means staying on top of all the technique trends and new materials available to you…our Teaching resources offer the training to improve your skills plus take the guesswork out of figuring everything out.
Members receive….
- Instant access to our library of exclusive Art Teacher Trainings
Expand your knowledge of art techniques, technical skills, management plans, material hacks and more, while collecting much needed PD Clock Hour Certificates.
- Checklists and Tools at the click of a button
We have a huge library filled with assessment checklists, Artist Worksheets, Drawing Handouts, Templates and Guides.
- Classroom Posters
Supplement your lessons with visual representation of core concepts and themes in art with our beautiful printable posters.
"My favorite resource is the digital planner. I use it EVERY WEEK. I also like that I can customize it to fit my needs. It makes planning so much easier so I can focus on getting other things ready.
All the teaching aids, posters, coloring pages, slide decks… These are the things that push DSS over the top. They are the reasons I’ll continue to be a member.”
- Mikey Brooks Stephenson, K-6th Grade Art Teacher
Our Community
The Sparklers' Club is your safe place to celebrate, get advice, find ideas, and discover solutions to your trickiest art teacher problems.
Our diverse group is made up of teachers from all over the world...each with different perspectives, teaching styles and talent.
If you love unbeatable encouragement and support for every stage of your art teacher journey, then this is your group!
"The Sparkler’s Club is my new found family. In most schools, there’s only one art teacher. Life can be lonely.
The Sparkler’s Club offers so much encouragement. I love the different lesson bundles from countries around the world. There’s a plethora of resources. I love everything about the Sparkler’s Club.”
- Frankie Mixon, Art Teacher of 20+ Years
What do I get as a Sparkler?
Join thousands of your art educator peers and get everything you need to create your dream art program!
Choose Your Subscription Plan….
PAY Yearly
- Our newest art bundle on the first day of every month
- Two bundle credits each month to select art bundles of your choice.
- Video Art Trainings with PD Certificates
- Library of Teaching Tools & Resources
- Drawing Guides & Posters
- Network with your peers in the exclusive Sparklers’ Club Community
- Discounts on Deep Space Sparkle Workshops
- All 14 EPIC Curriculum Lesson Bundles (112 art lessons + coordinating resources)
- Two months free
$379/Year
🔒 Secure checkout | VISA Mastercard Discover and American Express. $USD
PAY Monthly
- Our newest art bundle on the first day of every month
- Two bundle credits each month to select art bundles of your choice.
- Video Art Trainings with PD Certificates
- Library of Teaching Tools & Resources
- Drawing Guides & Posters
- Network with your peers in the exclusive Sparklers’ Club Community
- Discounts on Deep Space Sparkle Workshops
All 14 EPIC Curriculum Lesson Bundles (112 art lessons + coordinating resources)Two months free
$38/month
🔒 Secure checkout | VISA Mastercard Discover and American Express. $USD
Hear how our current Sparklers are saving time and enjoying teaching more …
We VALUE and recognize the impact your stories, expertise, and diverse backgrounds have on our membership, our community, and most importantly, your kiddos in the art room.
… and it just gets better and better!
Our Special Winter Bonuses!
For a limited time only, all new Sparklers get...
BONUS #1 The Art Show Guidebook
VALUE $29
Hosting an art show is undeniably the best way to celebrate your student’s year long efforts in art education. But the logistics of an art show can be overwhelming.
Whether you’re excited to put this together (or expected to) it’s always a good idea to plan ahead. This guidebook walks you through every step from picking a venue, attracting volunteers and creative ways to display your artwork.
BONUS #2 Customizable Digital Art Planner
VALUE $39
Organize your weekly, monthly and yearly schedules with our customized lesson “stickers” and fully editable planners plus format your curriculum, manage assessments, design seating charts, and more...
Plus, all NEW Sparklers are invited to a Planning Party with our Creative Team to walk you through each step of planning your month using the digital art planner...it'll be a sparkly 90-minutes with a few bonuses!
BONUS #3 Sub Plan Bundle
VALUE $65
Take the worry out of sick days with our comprehensive Sub Plan Bundle. Your sub can open up your organized binder, find your rules and expectations, class list plus easy art activities that don't require special materials or skills to teach.
This is the ultimate Easy Button!
BONUS #4 EPIC 2.0 Curriculum Lesson Bundles
VALUE $910
Yearly subscribers will receive INSTANT ACCESS to all 112 Art Lessons from our brand new EPIC Curriculum. From the moment you join, you’ll have the opportunity to explore a fully sequenced, standards-mapped curriculum for the entire year.
If you're ready to s t r e t c h your students' imagination while developing essential art skills, then you'll LOVE what our Elements and Principles Integrated Curriculum (EPIC) offers…
You're protected by The Sparklers' Club 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
Cancel your membership at any time.
72-hour money-back guarantee.
Not a fit? email us at [email protected].
The realities of the past couple of years have introduced disruptions that no amount of teaching experience prepared you for. Give yourself permission to peel away the stress and create new energy in your class.
Sparkle on,
~ Patty
Founder & CEO, Deep Space Sparkle
We are a woman owned and run business based in Santa Barbara, CA. Since 2016 we have served over 20,000 Art Teachers in The Sparkler's Club.
If you want to teach art, make art, and live a more creative, happy life... then you're already a Sparkler at heart.
All you need to do is join us.
If you want to teach art, make art, and live a more creative, happy life... then you're already a Sparkler at heart.
All you need to do is join us.
Need your school or district to reimburse you for your membership? CLICK HERE for more information.
What do I get as a Sparkler?
Join thousands of your art educator peers and get everything you need to create your dream art program!
Choose Your Subscription Plan….
PAY Yearly
- Our newest art bundle on the first day of every month
- Two bundle credits each month to select art bundles of your choice.
- Video Art Trainings with PD Certificates
- Library of Teaching Tools & Resources
- Drawing Guides & Posters
- Network with your peers in the exclusive Sparklers’ Club Community
- Discounts on Deep Space Sparkle Workshops
- All 14 EPIC Curriculum Lesson Bundles (112 art lessons + coordinating resources)
- Two months free
$379/Year
🔒 Secure checkout | VISA Mastercard Discover and American Express. $USD
PAY Monthly
- Our newest art bundle on the first day of every month
- Two bundle credits each month to select art bundles of your choice.
- Video Art Trainings with PD Certificates
- Library of Teaching Tools & Resources
- Drawing Guides & Posters
- Network with your peers in the exclusive Sparklers’ Club Community
- Discounts on Deep Space Sparkle Workshops
All 14 EPIC Curriculum Lesson Bundles (112 art lessons + coordinating resources)Two months free
$38/month
🔒 Secure checkout | VISA Mastercard Discover and American Express. $USD
Student Gallery of Projects:
This is your permission slip to say no to planning stress and yes to more time exploring art and creativity with your class.
Enroll today and become a Sparkler!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
We've got A's for your Q's
How does the membership work?
The Sparklers' Club is a subscription-based membership. This means that you pay monthly (or yearly) to access content via the exclusive Sparklers' Club website.
What do I receive each month as a member?
You receive the newest Art Bundle in your account on the 1st of every month PLUS credits to "unlock" two additional Art Bundles of your choice from our extensive library.
The K-7 lessons are offered as a PDF to download or access through the site.
You also receive immediate access to all of our Teacher Tools like worksheets, training videos and PD hours, guides, assessment sheets, etc.
How much does it cost?
Monthly membership is $38 per month. Yearly membership is $379/year.
Can I cancel at any time?
Yes, you can cancel your monthly membership at any time. Your membership will remain active for the current month, and you will NOT be billed for the next month, or any month thereafter.
Both the yearly and monthly plans are protected by our three-day satisfaction guarantee. We’ve got you covered!
How can I pay for my membership?
We accept major credit cards and paypal for your subscription.
Many teachers have been successful getting their school or district to pay.
We recommend purchasing a plan yourself while registration is open and we can refund you once your school submits the payment for your account. You can click here to download a letter of support to present to your admin.
We offer volume discounts for schools or districts looking to provide resources for multiple teachers. You can email us at [email protected] if you need an invoice or quote.
You can also use Artsonia Funds to purchase your Sparklers' Club membership. Go to the Artsonia website and request to transfer the funds to Deep Space Sparkle. Memberships are $38/month or K-7 $379/year-please send funds in these increments. Once your membership is set up, we will contact you with your login details within 72 hours.
Where can I use the lessons?
Our membership is designed for teachers in the Art Room, Classroom, or Homeschool.
If you have a fictitious business name and operate as a business with employees, you may not use any Deep Space Sparkle materials.
If you teach art in an after-school program, community center, private classes in your home or at a summer art camp, you may use the lessons inside The Sparklers' Club with a few considerations
- You can use our materials for your private art classes in any physical location where you are meeting with children in person. You may not use Deep Space Sparkle resources for online teaching as a business entity. We don't allow use of our copyrighted images, videos or branding graphics in any (paid or otherwise) promotional materials. This includes your website, social media, flyers, etc.
– You may not change or alter our copyrighted lesson plans, art resources or any downloaded PDF to reflect your business or personal name.
– You may not sell or redistribute our resources to your customers or any other individual or group.
– If you post your student’s results on your business website or social media, you must acknowledge Deep Space Sparkle and give credit to Deep Space Sparkle and/or the Sparklers' Club as the lesson creator.
More questions?
Reach out to our Sparkly Support Team at [email protected] and we will be happy to help you!