Today is February 1st, which means it’s the first day of Black History Month! In honor of all Black History Month represents, we want to give a shout out to all the wonderful black creatives out there that enrich our world with their amazing talents. To celebrate, we’re offering a 50% discount on the Alma Thomas portion of our Great Artists course!
We’ve also complied a list of some past blog posts dedicated to other black creatives. Read on to learn more about Alma Thomas and be inspired by her. Also, get some suggestions for books, movies and shows by some of our other favorite black creatives.
Who Is Alma Thomas?
Back in 2020, we dedicated a blog post to Alma Thomas, which you can read here. Long story short, she was an amazingly talented black artist, famous for her mosaic-like technique for painting. Her story is amazing, and we’d recommend reading the unabridged version in our blog post here.
What Does the Course Include?
For a complete list and the link to the Alma Thomas class itself, click here. If you’d like, you can also purchase the full course here, which gives you access to courses featuring six different historical artists, including Alma Thomas, Rembrandt, Frida Kahlo, Andy Warhol, Claude Monet, and Michelangelo. Don’t forget to use the code ALMA50 for a 50% discount on the Alma Thomas course! It’s available for the entire month of February.
Inspired By Alma Thomas
Alma Thomas was a genius when it came to color. Want to be inspired by her in what you wear, but aren’t sure where to start? Here are some clothing items to get you started, as well as some accessories, if you’re not quite bold enough to wear all the colors of the rainbow in one statement piece. Adding a small pop of color can really transform an outfit.
Here are a few crafts you can make in honor of black history month and Alma Thomas:
Heirloom Plush Dolls
These Heirloom Plush Dolls are a fun way to decorate and remember that it’s black history month. They’re a jazzy, creative twist on our Family Heirloom Ornaments.
Alma Thomas Paper Dolls
Alma Thomas Paper Dolls are another interactive way to celebrate black history month. They’re a great way to teach your kids about black history while crafting at the same time!
Other Black Creatives
We hope you’ll treat this month as a learning opportunity and be inspired by the black creatives all around you. Alma Thomas is a great icon, but there are other ways to get involved during black history month as well.
Books, Movies and Shows
In this post, we compiled a list of black-authored books to read that are both eye-opening and engaging. It’s a great place to start if you have a goal to be more informed about black history this month. Bonus: if you’re more of a screens person, that same post also includes some really great movies and shows by black creatives.
If you’re not familiar with many black creatives, here‘s a list we complied a while back with some of our favorites. You can also check out this post, where you can learn how to make your own heirloom ornaments featuring your favorite black creatives.
Interviews
If you’re interested in getting to know some different artists of color, this post is for you. We compiled a list of interviews with some of our favorite artists of color. We loved getting to know them and what they do!
Black-Owned Businesses
Here are some amazing products we love from black designers. This is a great way to support black makers.
Happy Black History Month! We’d love to know: what are you doing in honor of Black History Month?