In this hands-on course, you’ll explore the powerful connection between mindfulness, social-emotional learning (SEL), and creative expression through artmaking. You’ll learn practical art and SEL techniques that help calm the mind, nurture emotional well-being, and inspire creativity — adaptable for students of all ages and for your own self-care.
This course is perfect for educators and artists of all experience levels, offering a rich blend of instructional videos, online resources, and insights from the course text, Mindful Arts in the Classroom. Whether you’re looking to support your students’ social-emotional growth or seeking creative self-care practices for yourself, you’ll leave this course with fresh ideas and inspiration to bring mindfulness and art into your classroom and life.
For K-12 Teachers
This class is offered for 3 credit hours.
Required Textbook:
Happy Teachers Change the World: A Guide for Cultivating Mindfulness in Education by Thich Nhat Hanh and Katherine Weare, Parallax Press 2017
Art Supplies:
No need to purchase specific supplies if you already have something at home. You may already have all of the supplies you need in your home or classroom.
You will need the following materials for this course
Paper
Sketchbook or drawing pad (lightweight paper is fine for dry media -pencil and pens)
Printer paper works great in a pinch
Watercolor or Mixed media paper (140lb paper for wet media)
Canson XL Watercolor or Mixed Media paper is affordable and good quality - should be under $10 for pad or spiral bound
Cardstock (or other smooth, thick drawing paper, 65lb or higher)
Sketching/Drawing
Fineliner Pen(s), I suggest fineliner pens in sizes 01, 03 and 05 (Micron set, Pitt Artist Pen set, or purchase individually at art/craft store)
Pencils (of varying hardness, 2b and 6b are recommended)
Kneaded eraser and regular eraser
I highly recommend this affordable sketching set from Amazon or this one
Paint
Set of watercolor paints (student grade is fine) Here’s a basic $20 set with great pigments
Paintbrushes
Register Anytime! You can start your course TODAY!
1. Click "Registration" below. Our site will redirect you to an SPU registration page where you will pay both the TINT and SPU fee with a credit card.
2. You will receive an email from SPU with your receipt and a link to the coursework.
3. You have a year to complete the work at your own pace. Your grade will be posted on your transcript within a few weeks (and often sooner) of you finishing!
Fees:
Option 1: Non-Credit/Audit (30 PDUs) TINT Tuition Fee: $535
Option 2: 3 Quarter Credit (60 PDUs) = TINT Tuition Fee: $535
+ $165 SPU Credit Fee (Click here for SPU Info) = $700
Student Testimonials:
The most beneficial aspect of this class was me learning to loosen up and not need to have a specific goal in mind to get started and to make a mess. I loved trying all the different techniques and discovering my artistic side a bit more. It exceeded my expectations. I truly enjoyed all the techniques and really like the way it is structured to be able to pick and choose what suits me or interests me. You have many great resources to pick from. I truly enjoyed this course and am so glad I took it. There is nothing I would change.
—TINT Student