Wonderpath began the way all good stories do: with curiosity. What if a curriculum could feel less like worksheets and more like a living story? What if art history could be the golden thread tying together writing, science, geography, and the human story? What if learning felt like opening a door, not ticking a box?
This was the question at the heart of Wonderpath. Today, it has grown into a secular, story-driven curriculum that families, educators, and even museums embrace for its rigor, inclusivity, and joy.
Learning that keeps its wonder.
Education should feel alive. It should spark questions, kindle creativity, and invite children (and adults!) to see themselves as part of the larger human story. Too often, curricula flatten curiosity under drills and checklists.
Wonderpath flips the script: every unit begins with an artist’s story, unfolds through hands-on projects, and closes with reflection that helps learners connect knowledge to their own lives.
Built with care, guided by curiosity.
Wonderpath was created by Heather Black, an artist, art historian-in-training, mom, and self-proclaimed chaotic curator. It grew out of both academic research and kitchen-table needs: something that honored rigor without losing magic. Wonderpath is deeply secular and globally minded, designed to celebrate diverse voices, small creators, and inclusive histories.
Maison du Corbeau, our parent brand, supports indie artists, artisans, and sustainable practices. With every Wonderpath unit, you're not just learning about creativity. You are actively supporting it.
Story, Scholarship, and Play.
Each semester is scaffolded with:
- Story-driven biographies: artists' lives told like living stories.
- Cross-curricular weaving: art tied to ELA, science, geography, SEL.
- Hands-on invitations: projects that use simple materials to create wonder.
- Back Matter for Grownups: context, standards, and supports to help you feel rooted.
It's research-forward, but written to be open-and-go. Accessible, but never watered down. Playful, but always respectful.
A Community of Wonder
Wonderpath connects families, co-ops, educators, and museums. From homeschool tables to gallery halls, it's being used to foster conversations, spark creativity, and make history feel alive. Our partnerships (like with the Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science) show that Wonderpath can adapt anywhere learning happens.
Heather Black — Chaotic Curator, Founder of Wonderpath
Hi, I’m Heather! I’m an art history student, parent, and lifelong believer that curiosity is the best teacher. Wonderpath grew out of my kitchen table and coffee fueled mornings: equal parts research, play, and a touch of feral magic. I built it to be the curriculum I wanted for my own family: rigorous but flexible, secular but deeply respectful, and always, always filled with wonder.
When I’m not drafting living biographies or testing out messy art invitations, you’ll probably find me haunting a museum, scribbling notes in a crow-covered journal, or chasing a new idea that refuses to sit still.
