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The third pathway in the lettering series is coming soon! Cursive is making a comeback!

February Newsletter

In a digital-first world, the tactile act of handwriting is more vital than ever. The Cursive Pathway was designed to bridge the digital gap by providing a creative outlet that restores student focus and fine motor development.
2025 A Year in Review

December Newsletter

Read the Blackwing Foundation December newsletter for our 2025 Year in Review. Explore our new creative pathways and a sneak peek at 2026!

August Newsletter

The new school year is here, and so are new resources! Explore our expanded Art Series for grades 1st-6th, refresh your students with lettering lessons, and email us for details on how to get a free classpack of Blackwing pencils for your students.

Summer Edition

Discover upcoming 1st-2nd grade art pathways and access our existing 3rd-6th programs. Plus, learn about a special grant opportunity to fully fund art materials for San Joaquin/Stanislaus County schools!

April Newsletter

Cultivating creativity in San Joaquin County! Learn how we partnered with local educators to showcase our free Pathways to Creativity Art and Lettering Series. Ready-to-go, video-based lessons and engaging resources for your Google Classroom!
Pathways to Creativity: Free art and lettering lessons for kids.

March Newsletter

Unleash creativity with our free Art and Lettering Series! Perfect brain breaks for testing season, these programs include comprehensive resources and expert video lessons, all Google Classroom compatible.

February Newsletter

Ready to letter like a graphic novelist? Our new program is live! Learn from Heather Martinez and design your own comics. Plus, we're sharing highlights from #CASTEAM25 and inviting you to connect with us. See how our free programs benefit you and your students.

January Newsletter

Calling all comic book lovers! Our "Letter Like a Graphic Novelist" pathway launches next month. Get started with our free Intro to Lettering and see how we're bringing art to local classrooms. All our Art and Lettering Series are free and led by professional artists.

December Newsletter

Igniting creativity at the CA STEAM Symposium! Discover how our free Art and Lettering Series empowers teachers. Reimagined art docent programs and analog lettering skills are at your fingertips. Connect with us at the symposium and beyond!

November Newsletter

9,180 pencils donated! 350 students inspired! Discover how our Art and Lettering Series are bringing free, quality arts education to classrooms. This Thanksgiving, join us for Giving Tuesday and help us reach even more students.