Your Invitation to The Sparklers Club

Trying to help hundreds of energetic students unleash their “inner Picasso” each week … but barely managing to stay afloat with back-to-back classes, ever increasing demands, shrinking budgets… and never enough time in the day to prepare.
Being unsure of which lessons are perfect for your students, and which ones are destined to fail (there’s a reason why some art teachers have sworn-off glitter for life).
The relentless pressure to create engaging and age-appropriate lessons that inspire students, while also meeting all of your curriculum and standards requirements.
Feeling isolated from your peers and that nobody really “gets” what you do each day (or just how hard you work).
Lacking confidence and feeling like an imposter — especially if you don’t have formal art training, tons of experience, or teaching credentials. (And even if you do, you still might wonder whether you’re truly doing “enough” for your students.)

After teaching for 13 years in a public elementary school to over 400 kids, I know the realities of teaching art.

When I first got started as a teacher, I was definitely thrown into the deep end.

It was up to me to know which projects to teach, which supplies to use, and which artists to study.

And, like many art teachers, I put a lot of pressure on myself to be the best possible teacher for my students:

I wanted to help my students learn about the world through art.
I wanted to marvel with them at the artists and movements that shaped our culture.
I wanted to help them experiment with a range of techniques, tools and approaches. And, most of all, I wanted my class to feel inspired and have fun!

I wanted to feel on top of my to-do list and stop taking work home with me every evening...

And that meant I needed a plan that made sense — not just for my lessons, but for my entire year.

It was time to stop feeling like a last-minute magician pulling rabbits out of a hat each week...

I was done with the Sunday night scramble. I wanted more fun and flow instead.

So I began to experiment:

I tested and tweaked my lessons to match up with how students process art and express their creativity at different ages.

And I put all this together into an art program that captivated my students and played off my personal strengths.

We explored with paint, got creative with pastels, found solutions through drawing and grew confidence in our artistic abilities together...

With these lessons, my students couldn’t wait to come to art…

And I couldn’t wait to teach them.

My art room began to hum with creativity… instead of the usual chaos and mess.
I was calmer than I’d ever felt… because I didn’t have to choose between eating lunch or prepping for the next batch of kids.
Instead of tossing their half-finished work into the nearest trash can, my students were creating funky, one-of-a-kind art… and proudly showing it off to their parents, week after week…

And because I finally had an engaging curriculum that hit all the required learning objectives, standards, assessments and more…

People began to take notice.

My colleagues started to see that art class was about so much more than “play time”...
Teacher observations needn't be so nerve-wracking, because I knew had a plan for teaching art that worked…
Parents even supported my art program by raising funds and setting up the art shows — all because they were passionate about keeping my art program at their school.

With just a few subtle shifts in how I approached teaching art, I went from feeling exhausted to energized.

I didn’t need to be a seasoned artist, or an experienced teacher (after all, I got my start as a volunteer) or feel creative around the clock...

Because, for the first time, I had a plan for teaching art that worked for me and my students.

And I was FINALLY free from the Pinterest black hole I seemed to get sucked into every Sunday night!

You can have this, too. I promise.

(That’s exactly why I created The Sparklers Club.)

On the 1st day of each month, we release a new Art Bundle that includes lesons for grades K-6.

Each Art Bundle contains a selection of standards-rich, fully illustrated step-by-step lesson plans, in keeping with the month’s theme.

For every month that you’re an active member, you’ll receive access to our newest Art Bundle, PLUS 2 Art Bundle “credits” that allow you to unlock 2 additional Bundles from our extensive library (over 80 Bundles and growing).

That means you’ll receive THREE Art Bundles in total every month (enough for a full month of lessons).

Every lesson plan is aligned with a variety of standards, including I Can Statements, Common Core and NCAS, along with matching assessment sheets & grade level rubrics for easy grading.

You can follow our done-for-you EPIC and Art Through The Ages curriculums each month (more on that below), or simply choose the lessons that catch your eye from our extensive Art Bundle library to build your own custom curriculum!

“As a second year art teacher, The Sparklers Club has helped me create higher quality lessons that appeal to a broader range of students. Having resources like the clay bundle or Mexican Art bundle gives me the confidence to venture outside of my comfort zone.

As a result, my students have discovered many different artists from around the world and many different ways to make art. I feel that this style of teaching better reflects the creativity and diversity of my kids.

It also allows me to spend more time and energy on building relationships with my class, and less time on lesson planning!"

~ Erin R.

Get unbeatable support for every stage of your art teacher journey with the private Sparklers Club Community

You’ve got gorgeous lessons, endless inspiration, and a pitch-perfect plan for the year…

The only thing missing?

A special place just for you.

No art teacher should be an island. We’re on a mission to give you everything you need to shine.

The Sparklers Club community is your safe place to celebrate, get advice, find ideas, and discover solutions to your trickiest art teacher problems.

Whenever you need it.

With anywhere-access, your next great idea is just a few clicks away.

If you’re short on time and in need of a crowd-pleasing lesson (or two) in a pinch, The Sparklers Club is here for you when you need it, wherever you need it.

Simply login from your internet connected computer, tablet or phone and find what you need with ease.

Or if you prefer a little more flexibility, plenty of our Sparklers use our resources as a starting point for their own creative planning process.

With hundreds of organized lessons, 2 curriculums, and countless exciting ideas at your fingertips, the Sparklers Club will give you structure, set your creative mojo on fire and shave hours off your planning time — every single week.

As a teacher, I know how important it is to invest ONLY in the resources and tools that will give us back more of the most valuable thing we have: TIME.

I created The Sparklers Club to give teachers the resources and step-by-step guidance they need to teach art with confidence (even if you’re not experienced or “artsy”)... without spending hours on prep and planning each week.

But if you’re STILL not sure that our Art Bundles and Sparklers-Only resources are going to give you the free time you’ve been missing, along with the support you’ve been searching for…

We want to give you a full 72 hours to explore the resources inside the Sparklers Club, take the Art Bundles and done-for-you curriculums for a spin, and make sure they’re right for you.

If you feel that we haven’t given you everything you need to win back your free time, help your students create frame-worthy art and put together the art program of your dreams…

Then just email us at support [at] deepspacesparkle.com within 72 hours of your purchase, and we’ll refund your payment in full.

No hassle, no strings attached.

Your K-6 YEARLY Membership includes:

SAVINGS of $6 per month ($28 per month pay in full)
1 Brand NEW Art Bundle each month (9-12 NEW art lessons, Video TRAININGS, Drawing Guides, Teacher Slide Decks, Student Worksheets)
2 Additonal Unlocks for any TWO bundles in our Bundle Library (each and every month!)
Access to a full LIBRARY of art teacher resources
Access to TEACHER TRAININGS with PD hours
Discounts on many Deep Space Sparkle online workshops
Access to private Sparklers-only Facebook
BIG EPIC BONUS! Yearly subscribers get immediate access to ALL 12 EPIC Curriuclum LESSON BUNDLES. Value: $780

“I’ve been teaching art for 15+ years. The projects from our district’s adopted curriculum are not aesthetically pleasant and take way more time than they give us. But with The Sparklers Club, I can choose from units on Artists, Countries, Media, Seasons, Holidays… they are so many different ways to present the content.

The artworks turn out great. The kids are engaged, even when they’re “done” (because of the coloring pages that come with the Bundles for early finishers). They have fun.

The Sparklers Club has simplified my Art Teacher Life.”

~ Tammera W.

The Sparklers Club is a subscription-based membership. This means that you pay monthly (or yearly) to access content via the exclusive Sparklers website.

Lessons are grouped by artist or theme and are released as a BUNDLE. A new art Bundle, trainings and art resources are added each month to our extensive Art Bundle library (over 90 Bundles and counting, which also now includes our EPIC & Art Through The Ages Curriculum!)

Your membership allows you to unlock up to TWO new art bundles each month, in addition to the NEW Art Bundle we release to all members each month → that's 3 Art Bundles in total each month!

The lessons in each Bundle include Common Core standards, I Can statements, visual art standards and assessments.

The lessons are offered as single PDF lesson plans to download or access through the site. Each lesson has a supply list, objectives, detailed instructions, standards & assessments and often instructional videos.

EPIC is a 12-month curriculum for K-6 that combines the elements of art and the principles of design into a fully sequenced and done-for-you art program. You can follow it to the letter, or use it as a starting point and substitute your own lessons as you wish.

Each month of EPIC focuses on a separate element or principle (Line & Pattern, Shape, Color, Contrast & Emphasis, Movement & Rhythm, etc).

Like all of our Art Bundles, EPIC is grouped by age level: K-2, 3-4, and 5-6. Each month of EPIC is available as a separate bundle (12 total) to unlock inside the membership.

Art Through The Ages is our brand new video-based art history curriculum for K-7. Just like EPIC, Art Through The Ages grouped by age level and available as a separate bundle (10 total) to unlock inside the membership using your monthly credits.

Nope!

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 3-day satisfaction guarantee. We've got you covered!

Absolutely! Our membership offers lessons for grades K-6.

Simply pick the level that's right for you.

Yes. Many teachers have been successful getting their school or district to pay. Sometimes it comes out of a Professional Development (PD) budget, sometimes from other places including PTA and PTOs.

There are a couple of options when a school or district is willing to pay. We don't take Purchase Orders for subscriptions to The Sparklers Members Club, but in many cases, the school will reimburse you.

Email us at support@deepspacesparkle.com for a Letter of Support that you can download and edit, then to give to your administration.

You can also email us directly at support@deepspacesparkle.com to request an invoice.

Another option is to start with a monthly plan, then later upgrade to yearly when the school or district is ready to reimburse you. This is the best way to get enrolled now while registration is open, and get started with all the great membership material. Then you can upgrade from a monthly to yearly plan within 2 months after signing up.

Either way, many teachers have found that the monthly expense is well worth the time they save and the support they receive. Give it a try with our 72-hour money-back guarantee and see!

Studio owners make up 25% of our total enrollment. Members have been able to share what works for them in their studio plus offer support on common problems they experience.

Patty often answers questions pertaining to running a creative business, too!

You don't need to teach art in a specific setting to benefit from the members club. If you teach art to elementary-age school children, there's a place for you in the Sparklers Club.

Please note: the membership is designed to support ONE art teacher, studio owner or teacher. If you have more than one franchise or location, you'll need to purchase the appropriate number of memberships.

Although you may cancel at anytime, membership registration only happens a couple of times a year (January and August).

Your monthly fee won't change or increase for as long as your membership remains active -- even if the price increases for new members.

If you should cancel (and you certainly can at anytime) and chose to join us again later, you will be charged the updated fee, as we typically increase the price of the membership once or twice a year.

One new art Bundle is added each month. The membership art bank grows each month. As a member, you can choose TWO Bundles each month from the library plus all members receive access to the new Bundle we add each month (for 3 Bundles in total).

The benefit of the yearly membership is that it's very cost effective to sign up for yearly pricing

Also, school districts are far more likely to fund yearly memberships. (Plus, you only pay for 10 months instead of 12.)

Yes. We offer schools the chance for group memberships or a Staff Pass. Please contact support@deepspacesparkle.com for assistance.

Yes. If after the first 72 hours after enrolling you decide that The Sparklers Club isn't right for you, you can request a refund.

Just contact us a support@deepspacesparkle.com

You can also 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 (unless you decide to enroll again next time we open registration).

You don’t need to clone yourself if you want to get everything done (let’s leave the freaky experiments to the science teachers) or start each week feeling like there’s always too much on your plate.

You don’t have to keep searching and scrolling through Pinterest for hours each week to find the perfect lesson plans for each of your classes, cross your fingers and hope it works out (or spend hundreds on supplies each month).

And…

You don’t need to be an incredible artist with decades of experience to create frame-worthy art with your students.

You just need the right supplies, the right technique, and the right lesson for the right age group (and a little practical support along the way).

With The Sparklers Club, you’ll never have to navigate through the maze of planning to find the perfect lessons for your students.

You’ll never have to worry if your lessons are “good enough” to inspire creativity in your students or rigorous enough to meet the required standards (and you won’t have to choose between the two).

Sparklers often tell us that they feel more creative and inspired with our lesson plans and resources by their side.

This is your permission slip to say no to planning stress and yes to more time exploring art and creativity with your class.

My mission is to help you experience more fun, more freedom, and more space to create something spectacular.

I hope you’ll join us!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Here’s what I wish someone had shared with me on my first day as an art teacher: