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Professional Training & Certification in Art Literacy
The Art Teaching Blueprint™ is a professional training and certification program developed by Nature of Art® for educators who want to teach visual arts with clarity, confidence, and developmental integrity.
This program is used by educators across multiple pedagogical settings, including Montessori, Reggio-inspired, Waldorf, public and private schools, homeschool environments, children’s art studios, and independent educators worldwide.
Teaching art doesn't have to be stressful (and you don't have to be an artist to do it)!
Most educators value visual arts... yet were never taught how to approach it with structure and confidence.
Many were not shown:
- how art curriculum fits together over time
- how to prepare art environments intentionally
- how to observe children’s artistic development
- how to plan art experiences without guesswork
Without a clear framework, art instruction often becomes inconsistent, overwhelming, and disconnected from broader learning goals.
The Art Teaching Blueprint™ exists to solve that problem.
Program Format
7-Week Online Professional Training
- Self-guided and self-paced
- Immediate access to all course materials
- Three (3) years of access
This format allows educators to move through the training thoughtfully, revisit concepts as needed, and apply learning within their own teaching context.
What the Art Teaching Blueprint™ Is
The Art Teaching Blueprint™ is a structured professional training and evaluation program that helps educators:
- understand what constitutes quality visual art education for children
- develop professional observation and decision-making skills
- learn how to prepare and manage art environments
- plan art experiences with intention and continuity
- integrate visual arts respectfully within established pedagogies
- This program teaches how to think about teaching art, not how to follow activities.
What the Art Teaching Blueprint™ Is Not
The Art Teaching Blueprint™ is not:
- a lesson-plan library
- a project collection
- a curriculum pack
- a transferable teaching manual
Completion of this program does not authorize participants to train other educators, certify teachers, or represent the Science Art Method™.
Who This Program Is For
This program is designed for:
- early childhood and elementary educators (0–3, 3–6, 6–12)
- Montessori guides and assistants
- classroom teachers
- homeschool educators and parents
- studio teachers working directly with children
No prior art training is required.
The Art Teaching Blueprint™ is a premium professional development program
Proprietary Science Art Method®
Program Overview
The Art Teaching Blueprint™ is a structured professional training and certification program designed to help educators teach visual arts with clarity, confidence, and developmental integrity.
The program is delivered through 50+ structured training videos organized across seven core areas of study. These areas address the essential dimensions of teaching visual arts responsibly—focusing on professional judgment, observation, environment preparation, and thoughtful planning, rather than step-by-step activity instruction.
Training is self-guided and self-paced, allowing participants to move through the material over approximately seven weeks, with the flexibility to revisit lessons as needed during the access period.
Video-Based Professional Training
Video instruction combines:
- conceptual grounding
- applied examples
- guided reflection
This format supports gradual understanding without overwhelm and allows educators to integrate learning into their own teaching context.
Program content is intentionally structured and not publicly disclosed in detail in order to protect the integrity of the Science Art Method™.
Live Coaching & Support
Live coaching sessions are offered to support:
- clarification of concepts
- review of applied understanding
- guidance related to practicum expectations
- Coaching sessions are not instructional demonstrations. They are professional review and guidance conversations designed to support alignment with program standards.
Participants also have access to monthly live group Q&A sessions for continued clarification and discussion.
Access & Pacing
- Self-guided, self-paced learning
- Immediate access to all course materials
- Three (3) years of access to training videos and resources
This structure allows educators to engage deeply, reflect thoughtfully, and apply learning at a sustainable pace.
What Other Teachers are Saying
"All my Montessori training did not include an art curriculum. After taking The Art Teaching Blueprint I now understand what art materials compliments our work environments, even the common and inexpensive art supplies to use. I'm now able to develop my lesson plans from various sources of inspiration and guide the children in their personal artwork." Dawn Mc Gregor – Lower Elementary, Bridgton Montessori
You're on your way to teaching art with confidence!
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2 Options:
Certification & Professional Development Options
Please review the Terms of Service before enrolling.
Option 1: Self-Paced Professional Training
$699 USD
Includes:
- Self-paced online course
- 60+ professional training videos
- Instant access to all lectures
- Digital PDF workbook
- Online email support
- Three (3) years of access
This option provides professional training only and does not include certification.
Option 2: Professional Development Certification + Coaching
$868 USD (Special Discount Rate)
Includes everything in the Self-Paced Professional Training, plus:
- Live coaching sessions (Zoom, scheduled in your time zone)
- Practicum submission and individualized feedback
- One (1) complimentary curriculum development consultation
- Issuance of 50 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours upon approved workbook submission
- Printed certification certificate (issued upon successful completion of practicum requirements)
- Three (3) years of access
- Certification is awarded only after all practicum requirements are submitted, reviewed, and approved.
- Payments Option, email: info@Spramani.com
CPD credit
This is a trade-specialized certification that can complement your experience and credentials. You will earn continuing professional development hours.
Governance & Use
Certified facilitators:
- may teach visual arts directly to children using Nature of Art® principles and curriculum
- may prepare art environments and plan art programs responsibly
- may not train, certify, or credential other educators
- may not reproduce or rebrand the Science Art Method™
- All materials and frameworks are proprietary to Nature of Art® and protected by trademark and copyright.
About the Instructor
Spramani Elaun is an artist, author, and curriculum developer with over thirty years of experience teaching visual arts to children.
She is the founder of Nature of Art®, creator of the Science Art Method™, and director of the Art Teaching Blueprint™ program.
Her work is grounded in long-term observation, real-world classroom practice, and decades of curriculum development across early childhood and elementary settings.
How the Program Is Structured for Certification
The Art Teaching Blueprint™ certification pathway is designed as a professional training, application, and evaluation process.
Program Components
Professional Training
The program consists of structured video lectures that participants complete at their own pace. A downloadable workbook supports reflection, note-taking, and application throughout the training.
Ongoing Support & Clarification
Participants are invited to attend monthly live group Q&A sessions. These sessions provide opportunities to ask questions, clarify concepts, and deepen understanding of the framework.
Individual Review & Guidance
When participants feel prepared, they may request a one-to-one Zoom meeting with Spramani Elaun.
This session is used to:
- review understanding of the program content
- discuss application within the participant’s teaching context
- clarify expectations for the practicum
These meetings are not a teaching session, but a professional review and guidance conversation.
Practicum Evaluation
Certification requires submission of a practicum demonstrating applied understanding of the Art Teaching Blueprint™ principles. All practicum submissions are personally reviewed.
Feedback is provided to support refinement, alignment, and clarity of implementation.
Certification Decision
Upon successful completion and approval of the practicum:
- Professional Development (PD) hours are issued
- Certification documentation is prepared and mailed
Certification is awarded only after demonstrated competency, not simply completion of coursework.
Program Integrity
This structured process ensures that certification reflects:
- applied understanding
Recommended books for course:
The Way Children Make Art, Spramani ELaun
Defining Visual Arts, Spramani Elaun
Art Guides - Early childhood, Elementary, Spramani Elaun
Got a question? Email: Info@Spramani.com, Whats App, or text U.S. (760) 652-5194
30 Day Refund Policy
Refund Policy
The Art Teaching Blueprint™ is backed by a 30-day satisfaction guarantee.
If you determine that the program is not the right fit within the first 30 days of enrollment, you may request a full refund in accordance with our Terms of Service.
To support a refund request, participants are required to submit:
- the program workbook
- evidence of completed work covering the first 30 days of engagement
Submitted materials are reviewed to confirm active participation and to evaluate whether the program is not an appropriate fit.
Refunds are issued only after this review is completed and eligibility is confirmed.
Please review the Terms of Service for full details prior to enrollment.
Who This Certification Is For
Nature of Art® Certification is designed for educators who want to teach visual arts with intention, confidence, and respect for how children learn.
This certification is well suited for:
- Montessori guides and assistants
- Early childhood educators (0–6 and beyond)
- Homeschool educators and parents teaching art intentionally
- Studio teachers seeking a developmental, science-informed approach
- Educators who value process over product
You do not need to be an artist.
You do need to be committed to understanding children.
A Professional Credential With Purpose
Nature of Art® Certification represents focused professional development, applied practice, and thoughtful study. It reflects a commitment to honoring how children learn—visually, cognitively, and physically—through art.
This certification is part of the larger Nature of Art® system, which includes books, curricula, and ongoing professional learning.
Together, these resources support educators who want to teach art with clarity, integrity, and respect for child development.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this certification about teaching adults?
No. Nature of Art® Certification prepares you to teach children. Training other educators requires additional authorization.
Will I understand why children make art the way they do?
Yes. Certification connects developmental understanding with practical application—without overwhelming theory.
Is this Montessori-aligned?
Yes. The approach respects observation, prepared environments, and developmentally appropriate practice.
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