Explore various techniques in the application of sand and acrylic paint to help develop textures and color in paintings. We will use traditional brushes and other tools in applying the paint and sand.
In this life drawing session will introduce methods for using anatomical structural analysis to improve understanding and accuracy when drawing the human body.Participants will both observe a model and themselves to apply efficient drawing strategies for drawing: dynamic hands, body proportions based on bony landmarks, believable balance/grounding the body.
Learn two approaches to surface design to achieve controlled, colorful and stunning surfaces. Sgraffito, Mishima, and underglazes bring dynamic contrast, depth, and texture that will make your surfaces pop! For all levels and all types of ceramic work.
Rachel will present her research as it examines responsible and creative ways to utilize invasive plants. Her work seeks to investigate the extent to which paper made from weeds, invasive plants, and recycled materials may be a solution to many ecological and economic problems that face our world today.
Create a three dimensional felted vessel using a resist in this hands-on workshop. Wet felting is a process of turning wool into fabric without any need for spinning and weaving. Spend 3 hours learning the basics of wet-felting techniques, including a bit of felting history. You will learn how to lay out sheets of fiber and use a plastic resist to create a 3D wool vessel suitable for eco-printing or choose to work in color.
Join Master Storyteller and Puppeteer Charles Nasby who will have you use sustainable materials within your home or classroom and make props and puppets to tell your story. Join us for this fun workshop that encourages the use of discarded and repurposed materials with heaps of imagination.
This workshop session will engage both lecture and hands-on exercises to introduce and apply dynamic typography strategy and practice. The topics explored in this session will include: Introduction to typography, understanding typeface anatomy, text design principles, effective text layouts, and using color effectively in text design to produce a 11” x 17” poster.
Environmental artist Albertus Gorman will lead a group art making workshop utilizing materials sanitized and collected from the Ohio river. Styrofoam, driftwood and other flotsam and jetsam to create relevant and original works of art. This workshop is designed to encourage creativity and thinking about our relationship to the natural world.
This class will explore hand embroidery as a form of drawing with a focus on the characteristics of the individual mark and how one can artistically utilize and push the mark of the needle for their own artistic purposes. Through direct drawing, transfer and projection students will build technical skills and methodologies for idea development. Traditional drawing techniques such as contour, gesture and hatching will be addressed and considered in terms of application with embroidery. Students will learn basic-to-advanced embroidery techniques, including various stitches, appliqué techniques, and three-dimensional building of textiles. Bring an article of clothing you would like to repair or embellish.
In this three-hour workshop, teachers will participate in hands-on activities led by members of the Learning, Engagement, and Belonging department that will expose teachers to the resources available at the Speed Art Museum including Art Detectives, Teacher Professional Development, Gallery Experiences, and Digital Resources. Return to your classroom with ideas and a toolkit to bring these activities to your students.
Join us and learn the basics of eco printing and bundle dyeing! We will be using local foraged leaves with eucalyptus. Students will print on fabric and paper using steam and pressure to transfer your designs. All materials will be provided for you. Bring a notebook to take notes on the process.
Try this surprisingly sophisticated printmaking technique known as Milk Carton Drypoint. This technique is so affordable and low tech, great for classrooms or those who have wanted to try drypoint etching without breaking the budget.
Participants will learn how to layer various colors, incorporate gold or silver leaf and glitter to create faux agate. If time and material allow, we will explore basic cane making. Findings will be available to finish pieces. TBD - sorry
Wende Cudmore has designed fashions for the annual couture fashion show at the Kentucky Museum of Contemporary Art. She works meticulously pressing, dyeing, and drying natural matter to create stunning works of wearable art with fabric she creates. Learn some basics about this process in this workshop with Wende where students will be using vegetables to create their own papyrus paper that can be used in fiber creations.
Art Educators of Southern Indiana know Al Gorman and are thrilled to share his eclectic art and respect for our waterways. For nearly 30 years, Al has been the Artist at Exit0, unofficial artist in residence at the Falls of the Ohio and shows work in the Interpretive Center too. For the past three years, Al has been the Kentucky Waterways Alliance’s first “Artist in Residence” which is a mantle he’s looking to pass along. His water advocacy work appears in Morgan Atkinson’s recent documentary on the Ohio River. Al is an Artist, curator, environmentalist and author.
Inspired by ESL students, this presentation will explore how both visual art and language influence the way we think, as well as how visual art and language acquisition can inform each other. Let the art room give students the opportunity to think in more than one language and become fluent in the medium of their choosing. Leave with strategies you can use with your students to merge art and language.
Learn how to use and make assistive technology such as grips and adaptive scissors for drawing and painting tools to accommodate students with disabilities in art class.The purpose of this presentation is to empower art educators with practical skills to create customized grips for students with disabilities, promoting inclusivity and accessibility in art education.
The creation of the glass fused pendant gives participants the power to make a beautiful piece that any age group has complete choice of colors and shapes and a sense of pride, knowing they designed a piece of artwork that can be worn or turned into a keychain and that it was not something purchased from a store and learn about a process most do not know about!
Using web-based software that is free and works in your browser, you will learn to create fun and interesting images that can be combined into simple GIF animations. This interactive session will cover some basics of image editing and raster painting. These processes will be covered step-by-step. No previous digital editing experience is required. The creative possibilities are endless.
Join us for an immersive workshop as we dive into turning the ordinary into the extraordinary. Explore the art of collagraph printmaking using found objects, layering materials, and experimental techniques. Beyond printmaking, this process serves as a springboard for artistic innovation in various mediums. Discover how the fusion of everyday items transforms into a powerful tool for self-expression, unlocking a world of artistic possibilities that extend far beyond the printmaking studio.
Shh… we have a few secrets, but we are willing to share to all of you who are dappling with the thought or are committed to trying a TAB or choice- based classroom. Our workshop will present 10 secrets that no one tells you about being a choice-based/ TAB art teacher plus provide a chance to make and take a few ideas to get you started. Join us, it will be “TAB”ulous!!
Explore the world of upcycled artistry in this Fused Plastic Workshop (otherwise known as PL*ART) for an immersive experience where discarded plastic finds new life as unique masterpieces. Learn the intricate techniques of plartistry as we fuse materials into captivating creations. Through hands-on guidance, discover the beauty of sustainable art and leave with your own creative upcycled wonders. Join me and be part of the PL*ART Revolution! Participants must bring their own Iron.
This presentation explores how to use STEAM techniques in the elementary art classroom. Engineering design, robotics and environmental science ideas will be explored.
Explore pedagogical strategies and approaches for making comics and graphic novels with students. This session will feature hands-on activities, lesson/project ideas, and examples of student work with a focus on the stories students told, why they chose to tell those stories, and how they went about doing it. Walk away with ideas and resources for integrating comics and graphic novels into your classroom as a curricular unit or course.
Have you been looking for a free drawing program that can be used on Chromebooks? Sketchpad may be the answer for you! Many students in our schools use Chromebook. We can expand our students' ideas of drawing and creating by introducing them to Sketchpad. This can be used in elementary and beyond. Students can receive an introduction with this program and then move on to other drawing programs and devices such as drawing tablets. Participants should Bring Their Own Device - iPad, Chromebook, etc.
How do you get started and why should you use this on-line art gallery? What does Artsonia have to offer teachers, students and parents? "How to" from a teacher who has used Artsonia for over 15 years.
How do you get started and why should you use this on-line art gallery? What does Artsonia have to offer teachers, students and parents? "How to" from a teacher who has used Artsonia for over 15 years.
This presentation will help new art teachers by explaining basic assessment methods in the art classroom at the elementary, secondary intro, and secondary advanced levels. Focus will be on the types of assessment, styles of rubrics, and practical suggestions for how to use assessment information for the benefit of the student and the teacher. This presentation will share assessment methods taught in the Art Education program of Ball State University.
Current research will be shared exploring methods and outcomes of including opportunities for play and experimentation within the curriculum. Play invites students from all cultures and backgrounds to learn through creative inquiry. Participants will have an opportunity to experiment with materials and brainstorm possible connections to personal lesson design and projects.
Examine basic attachment techniques and share possibilities for advanced cardboard sculpture communicated through a choice-based learning center. Get ready to cut, score, drill, notch, saw, glue, bend and weave cardboard in this workshop inspired by 40 years of K12 art teaching experience.
Discover the vibrant world of modern batik! Through this hands-on workshop, honor traditional Indonesian techniques and artists. Address the cost, patriarchy, and cultural biases that have led to the longstanding neglect of fiber arts in art education. Reimagine the role of 'craft' within the curriculum, empowering yourself with innovative strategies for integrating fiber arts into your teaching practice. Leave with your own batik, new skills, lesson ideas, resources, and joy!
The purpose of this session is for educators to learn about various methods for sketchbook creation and identify types of sketchbooks that will best support and engage their students. Through the use of alternative art-making techniques (such as collage, incorporating found materials, etc.), educators will discover how to utilize a sketchbook beyond the use of thumbnails. Additionally, educators will collectively brainstorm big ideas and prompts to meet the needs of their unique student population. The goal of the workshop is for educators to leave with several handcrafted books, as well as strategies and ideas to incorporate sketchbook use into their own classroom.
Join me in a captivating journey into the enchanting world of lumen photography. In this immersive workshop, discover the magic of creating photographic masterpieces using light, plants, and imagination. From crafting unique images with everyday materials to experimenting with various techniques, participants will delve into the art of harnessing light to paint breathtaking visuals on light-sensitive photographic paper. Join me to unlock the secrets of Lumen Photography and illuminate your creativity like never before.
Learn the dos and don'ts of using a Gelli Arts gel plate. This is appropriate for all grade levels and ages. Attendees will be making prints using commonly recycled materials and inexpensive acrylic paints. This could get messy so bring an apron with you. Attendees will leave with resources, coupons, examples, and a Gelli Arts gel plate. This workshop is sponsored by Gelli Arts!
This presentation explores how to use STEAM techniques in the elementary art classroom. Engineering design, robotics and environmental science ideas will be explored.
Discover strategies inspired by minimalism to enhance vocational vitality and combat art teacher burnout. This session explores how a minimalist approach can help art educators eliminate non-essential tasks, delegate when possible, and emphasize what truly matters in our profession. Learn from the experiences of other art educators who have prioritized effectively, reduced professional clutter, and rediscovered their passion for teaching.
We will create, design & trade A.T.C.’s - Artist Trading Cards, ase we discuss our plans for our December Ornament Exchange Dinner and upcoming workshop ideas for Spring 2025.
As a group, we will plan out next year's quarterly meetings while creating a make-and-take Cut Paper Art piece. This type of art project is a great way to recycle magazines, while also talking about positive and negative space.
Come meet with art teachers from District 3! Visual journals will be created allowing time to process conference observations and takeaways. Time will also be spent networking and collaborating on future meetings.
District V will celebrate their art teachin' accomplishments as they stab their way to a needle felted patch. Think "gold stars for adulting" a la boy or girl scout patches.
Join us for networking, collaborating and fun as you learn the basics of creating paper beads. We would also like to discuss future meetings & workshops!
Looking for a terrific service learning art project that will inspire your students to produce their very best work? The Memory Project gives students the opportunity to make artwork to give as gifts to children living in difficult circumstances around the world and in the US. The presenter will offer strategies for using this project to expand students' concept of the power of art while building their skills in portraiture and/or expressive art techniques.
Strong work, weak writing? Or the opposite is true? If they say it, they should show it! Successful portfolios discussed, why did a student receive a score of 5? How writing played a role in a score of 3, even though the work was technically strong? Let's explore how to help students decipher the AP portfolio process.
Explore Photoshop and digital technology for drawing. Increase the level of demonstrations and clarity for elementary students. Understand the benefits of a Huion drawing tablet versus a low-quality document camera. Comprehension techniques for space and visualization of scale, size, and proportions with students will be demonstrated. Other free resources will be presented near the end. Participants are encouraged to create and follow along with the demonstration if they have a drawing tablet.
Are you seeking new artists and fresh lesson ideas to add to your curriculum? Join Herron Art Education preservice teachers as they share lesson starters featuring contemporary artists. This session offers a rich compilation of artists and lesson ideas that can be adapted to any grade level. You will walk away from this session with new ideas and resources that will energize your curriculum.
In this presentation best practices will be shared for making 2-D visual arts instruction meaningful and accessible for students who are blind or visually impaired, an often underestimated or excluded population in the art room. Practical approaches and tactile strategies for accessibility of materials for students who are blind or visually impaired will be presented to empower art teachers as inclusion innovators.
Connecting the past to the present using photographs and embroidery techniques in a mixed media fashion. Combine photographs and stitching with color, texture, and pattern to create a fresh approach to familiar mediums. This workshop will address materials, types of photographs to use or reproduce, as well as various stitches easily used by students. Participants will have the opportunity to try out techniques and start their own piece. Photographs will be provided or you may bring a copy of a photograph of your own (Just make sure it is printed on a heavy stock paper).
Renew yourself, while building connections with your students and community. Learn the tips and tricks for starting an Educational Tour with WorldStrides. Hear the travel tips from my recent tour to Italy. What to do before your trip to make it more successful, how to navigate the problems, and how to have an amazing opportunity to travel!
Elementary meeting will be an interactive session for our elementary members to meet and share their favorite lesson plan with others. I'm asking that members bring a student example of their favorite lesson. Members will then get to ask questions and hopefully leave with ideas to inspire them as they plan future lessons.
This session will explore the responsibilities of student teachers, including edTPA, a national assessment student teachers complete in order to demonstrate their proficiency in planning, teaching, and assessing within an educational context.
With a career spanning over 45 years, Ed Hamilton has created a body of work depicting some of the most well known Americans throughout history. From Abraham Lincoln to Martin Luther King, historical figures to athletes, Hamilton's commissioned monuments, plaques and personal works tell the story of America and shows the rich diversity represented in our culture.
This presentation introduces Gemini and Adobe Firefly AI tools to enhance creative expression in inclusive art classrooms. Educators will gain hands-on experience integrating AI tools, fostering inclusivity, accessibility, and enhanced creativity. With a focus on cultural sensitivity, this session supports best practices, offering practical strategies for educators to implement AI tools responsibly, ensuring an inclusive and engaging art education environment.
Responsive practices in the art room help guide behavior and instruction. Using my experience as a positive behavior facilitator for my school and the book "Responsive Classroom for Music, PE, and Art and other special areas" as a resource. We will discuss how to: open/close each class in a positive way; Set students up for success by modeling and practicing skills and routines; Use positive teacher language; Engage students more deeply; Respond to misbehavior to get students back to learning.
Have you been looking for a free drawing program that can be used on Chromebooks? Sketchpad may be the answer for you! Many students in our schools use Chromebook. We can expand our students' ideas of drawing and creating by introducing them to Sketchpad. This can be used in elementary and beyond. Students can receive an introduction with this program and then move on to other drawing programs and devices such as drawing tablets. Participants should Bring Their Own Device - iPad, Chromebook, etc.
This workshop will guide participants through the creation of several artist book forms. Additional attention will be given to the design and appearance and craftsmanship of several book forms and creative paper design processes.
The workshop will teach you how to get your students to apply the Elements & Principles of Art with a Rule of Thirds composition and create an artwork expressing emotions/feelings that represents them. (1st semester about summer, 2nd about school. Slideshows will be provided. In addition a showcase video will show the works created in Spring of 2024. The workshop can apply to all ages, but it is best with middle schoolers and older. Mixed media is encouraged. Participants can bring anything they would like to use.
Learn the art of traditional Ukrainian egg decorating known as Pysanky (PIH-sahn-kih). Attendees will have the opportunity to decorate 2-3 goose eggs during this session.
We will explore diverse strategies in inclusive art education, merging hands-on activities like the Fence Mural Project and art lessons utilizing adaptive painting tools. Gain insights into fostering communication, participation, and peer interaction among adults with disabilities at Wabash Center. We will discover practical lesson plans and strategies to enrich your curriculum, promoting inclusivity and meaningful art experiences while upholding cultural sensitivity and best practices in art education.
This is a recap of a session presented at the AEAI convention in 2023. Join Scott to explore various classroom-tested games and visual thinking strategies. You will leave with fun ideas you can implement in your room!
Resiliency is necessary for artistic learning and making! Current research will be shared providing practical ways student resiliency can be built through changes to art curriculum and instructional practice. Tools will be shared to equip teachers to better advocate for their students and programs.
