Teacher Training

Art Backyard is more than an art school — we teach educators how to inspire. Our programs are designed to equip teachers with creative techniques, structured lesson approaches, and the confidence to lead engaging, meaningful art experiences for children. We provide trainings with step-by-step instructions, an educational videos, and guided discussion topics covering geography, history, STEM integration, and sustainability.

Online Course “How to open your art studio“

This program gives you the practical tools, hands-on strategies, and creative confidence to launch and run your own art studio — from your first class to a thriving creative business.

  • Perfect for artists, teachers, and creatives ready to turn their passion into a studio, launch art classes, or start running workshops of their own.

  • The course creator, Kate Bulgakova, holds an MA in Architecture and MA in Art Education and has successfully run her own art studio & social media for years.

topics covered:

  1. How to Start Leading Art Workshops

  2. How to Create Effective Lesson Plans

  3. Using Recycled Materials in Art Education

  4. How to Run Successful Social Media for Your Program

  5. Encouraging Creativity in Students

  6. Art School & Business Fundamentals

  7. Classroom Management Strategies

  8. Growth Opportunities for Art Teachers

Course Includes:

  • 8 live online sessions

  • Session recordings available to watch later

  • Interactive discussions and practical guidance

  • WhatsApp chat with all group participants & instructor

fill out the form to sign up

We’ll be happy to answer any questions about the Online Professional Development Cours for Teachers and help you sign up — contact us by email to learn more. Contact us at: kate@artbackyard.com

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Online training course for teachers:

“Around the World in 10 Lessons”

A complete set of 10 ready-to-teach cultural art lessons for your classroom, created by a professional art educator. This is a combination of a live training and — it's a ready-made toolkit you access anytime and teach at your own pace.

  • Turn Your Classroom Into a Global Art Studio

  • Culturally Inspired. Made From Recycled Materials. Fun and Creative!

    This program was born from hundreds of hours in real classrooms and art studios.  It’s not a theory — it’s what actually works. And it’s built to support you.

This course gives you:

  1. Step-by-step lesson plans with visuals and educational videos for kids to watch during classes

  2. Tips for managing time and materials in the classroom

  3. Cross-curricular connections to geography, history, and sustainability

  4. Strategies to inspire creativity and hands-on learning in every student

What You’ll Get

  • 10 ready-to-teach cultural art lesson plans, created by a professional art educator

  • 10 educational videos for kids to watch during classes

  • 2 hours live training on how to include this into your curriculum

  • Q&A live session

  • List of materials for using during classes (including recycled or low-cost materials)

Want to See If This Is Right for You?

Let’s talk. Fill out the form to book a free 30-minute call and get a sneak peek inside the course. I’ll walk you through how it works — and if it’s a good fit for your students, your goals, and your style.