Why are adjustable-height art tables important for middle and high school students?

Adjustable-height art tables accommodate students of various sizes for comfortable working positions, feature spacious surfaces for material spreading, and include thick laminate that resists absorption of paint, dye, and clay.

How should art supplies and materials be organized for easy access?

Use mobile storage carts that roll directly to workstations with clear bins for easy material location, lockable storage cabinets for valuable supplies requiring supervision, and open shelving for consistent supply placement.

What storage solutions work best for drying and displaying artwork?

Rack storage provides efficient vertical space for wet painting drying, utility tables offer surfaces for project display, and bulletin boards enable inspiration and project information display.

General Art Classroom | School Outfitters

Creative Expression Essentials

The art room for middle school and high school is equipped with furniture that's flexible enough to accommodate everything from sketching, drawing, and painting, to vinyl cutting, clay sculpture, light metal work and more. Art tables and seating adjust in height and angle, so students can work in whatever position best suits their project. Storage units make it easy for students to find art supplies, and utility tables store materials for upcoming projects.

What Makes a Great Art Room

For Students

The art room should provide easy access to art materials and tools. Flexible workspaces should accommodate independent and small group work.

For Teachers

The art room should feature open walkways, making it easy to observe students as they work and to offer assistance as needed. Ample storage should be available for in-progress projects, media, tools, and other art supplies.

For Administrators

The art room should be furnished in a way that meets the needs of their school's art program. Products must be readily available and delivered on time. Installation should be quick and efficient.

Artistic Creation Zones

Project Area

Adjustable-height art tables: Feature adjustable legs, so students of various sizes can work at a comfortable height. Spacious tabletops let students spread out materials and the thick laminate won't absorb materials like paint, dye or clay residue. Smooth, non-textured surfaces make it easy to draw or mold clay.
Art stools: Give students freedom of movement as they focus on their projects, and the backless seats promote good posture and strengthen core muscles.
Mobile storage carts: Can be rolled directly to student workstations, making distributing and collecting supplies easy. Clear bins make it simple to locate needed materials, and they can be completely removed from the unit for use at workstations. Large and small bin sizes accommodate a variety of storage needs.

Staging and Display Area

Broad utility tables: Can be used to lay out materials and information for upcoming projects. They may also be used as a place to store paintings as they dry, or to display in-progress or finished projects.
A bulletin board: Gives teachers a place to post reminders and information about projects or upcoming class activities.
A dry erase board: Makes it easy for teachers to communicate instructions or examples to the whole class. Students may opt to use the dry erase board to brainstorm ideas for a project.

Storage and Clean-Up Area

A lockable storage cabinet: Secures supplies and materials that may require teacher supervision. Locking items away also reduces distractions by keeping tools, supplies and projects out of view. Teachers may also opt to use this cabinet for securing personal belongings.
Open shelving: Provides storage for supplies that need to remain in a consistent place. Open shelving may also be used to display finished projects.
A utility cart: Can be rolled directly to students, making distributing and collecting supplies easy. Built-in paper slots make it easy to transfer wet paintings to the drying rack.
Wall-mounted storage: Provides additional space for supplies, materials and in-progress or complete projects. Locking doors give teachers the option to secure the items inside if needed.
Rack storage: Provides a space where wet paintings can be stored as they dry. The upright design saves space in the classroom.
A portable sink: Allows students to quickly wash their hands, rinse out paint cups and clean brushes during clean-up time.

Choosing your Art Room Solution

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why are adjustable-height art tables important for middle and high school students?: Adjustable-height art tables accommodate students of various sizes for comfortable working positions, feature spacious surfaces for material spreading, and include thick laminate that resists absorption of paint, dye, and clay. The smooth, non-textured surfaces make drawing and clay work easier while ensuring long-lasting durability.
How should art supplies and materials be organized for easy access?: Use mobile storage carts that roll directly to workstations with clear bins for easy material location, lockable storage cabinets for valuable supplies requiring supervision, open shelving for consistent supply placement, and utility carts with built-in features like paper slots for wet painting management.
What storage solutions work best for drying and displaying artwork?: Rack storage provides efficient vertical space for wet painting drying, utility tables offer surfaces for project display and material staging, bulletin boards enable inspiration and project information display, and wall-mounted storage maximizes space while accommodating various project sizes.