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The Gift Guides

Gifts for the art teacher who has seen every mug

The best gift for an art teacher is something they will use every school day. Our totes carry famous paintings, zip shut, hold a 16 inch laptop and sketchbooks, and come with a story they can tell in class.

Pick the painting, we'll tell you the story.

Monet Impression, Sunrise canvas tote bag standing on a wooden stool

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Monet Impression, Sunrise canvas tote bag standing on a wooden stool
Impression, Sunrise, painting by Claude Monet, 1872
the real one, 1872

No. 1

Impression, Sunrise

for the teacher who loves a good underdog story

A critic used this title to mock Monet and his friends in 1874, and the word Impressionism stuck. It is a ready-made lesson about being laughed at and winning anyway.

Claude MonetImpression, Sunrise, 1872
MusΓ©e Marmottan Monet, Paris

Van Gogh Starry Night canvas tote bag standing on a wooden stool
The Starry Night, painting by Vincent van Gogh, 1889
the real one, 1889

No. 2

The Starry Night

for the teacher whose students all know this one

Van Gogh based it on the view from his window at the asylum in Saint-RΓ©my, adding the village from memory. Every class recognizes it, and every class has questions.

Vincent van GoghThe Starry Night, 1889
Museum of Modern Art, New York

Botticelli Birth of Venus canvas tote bag laid flat with a notebook and camera
The Birth of Venus, painting by Sandro Botticelli, about 1485
the real one, about 1485

No. 3

The Birth of Venus

for the art history teacher

The Renaissance painting students can spot from across the room, and a perfect way into myth, composition and the Uffizi.

Sandro BotticelliThe Birth of Venus, about 1485
Uffizi Gallery, Florence

William Morris Strawberry Thief canvas tote bag standing on a wooden stool
Strawberry Thief, printed textile designed by William Morris, 1883
the original pattern

No. 4

Strawberry Thief

for the textiles and design teacher

Morris designed this pattern in 1883 after watching thrushes steal strawberries in his garden. Pattern, nature and a small story in one bag.

William MorrisStrawberry Thief, designed 1883
Printed cotton textile, England

Degas The Dance Class canvas tote bag laid flat with headphones and a water bottle
The Ballet Class, painting by Edgar Degas, about 1874
the real one

No. 5

The Dance Class

for the teacher who runs a busy room

Degas painted ballet dancers in hundreds of works, and this class looks a lot like any classroom just before the bell.

Edgar DegasThe Dance Class, about 1874
MusΓ©e d'Orsay, Paris

Van Gogh Almond Blossom canvas tote bag laid flat on white sheets with books
Almond Blossom, painting by Vincent van Gogh, 1890
the real one, 1890

No. 6

Almond Blossom

for the teacher going on maternity leave

Van Gogh painted it in 1890 as a present for his newborn nephew, so it has been a gift from the very start.

Vincent van GoghAlmond Blossom, 1890
Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam

Open canvas tote showing the inside zip pocket, compartments and key holder

Built for the school run

  • Zip-top closure, so nothing falls out on the way to class.
  • Pockets inside for phone, cards and keys, plus a long key holder and a bottle holder.
  • Room for a 16 inch laptop, sketchbooks and marking.
  • 16oz cotton canvas with reinforced straps.

Add the Tote Base. It keeps the bottom flat so the bag stands up on its own, even full of books. See the Tote Base.

Small add-ons for the desk

Frequently asked questions

What is a good gift for an art teacher?

Something they will use every school day, with art they can talk about. A sturdy tote that holds a laptop, sketchbooks and marking is more useful than another mug, and a famous painting gives them a story to tell in class.

Is a tote bag a good end-of-year gift for a teacher?

Yes. It is personal without being too personal, and it gets used long after the school year ends. Our totes zip shut, have pockets inside and fit a 16 inch laptop.

Can several parents or students give one gift together?

Yes. A tote with a small add-on like a notebook or washi tape works well as a group gift. If you can't agree on a painting, a gift card lets the teacher choose.

Will it hold books and a laptop?

Yes. The bag is 36 x 36 x 10 cm (14 x 14 x 4 in) and fits up to a 16 inch laptop. Add the Tote Base to keep the bottom flat under heavy books.

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