Unsure of what to do that first week on your Photo I or Photo II class? Come learn some creative lessons that you can make your own to get your students started while all those drop/adds are taking place. From Elements to Principles Posters to Photo History timelines and even a fun accordion book review of Photo basics for those upper level photographers. Grab your sketchbook!
Portrait drawing can feel intimidating, but it doesn't have to be. In this session, art educators will learn simple, classroom-tested strategies for teaching facial proportions, observation skills, and realistic portraiture with confidence. Participants will leave with practical techniques, lessons, and resources that help students achieve success at all skill levels.
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Looking for an engaging way to introduce mixed media in your classroom? This workshop shares a high-interest, high-success lesson that encourages creativity, choice, and accessibility for all skill levels. Perfect for new teachers or anyone wanting to add a fresh, dynamic project to their curriculum.
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Do your students freeze up when asked to be expressive with color? Are they still not "getting" color theory - and expressive colors become a muddy mess? This hands-on workshop will show you the steps to help your students move from rigid realism into confident abstraction in portraiture. Participants will learn how to experiment with expressive color palettes, understand warm/cool color relationships, and how to help their students make intentional color choices that still describe form and build values.
Participants are encouraged to bring a black-and-white print-out of a photo of themselves or another person - shoulders-up only - think "School Picture Day" pose!
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I would like to offer a hands-on experimentation in Intaglio: Dry-Point Etching.
Using Twisted Scribes, Akua Inks, 4"x6" substrates (printmaking paper), attendees will create etchings with the scribes, T-Pins, and rocks to create expressive marks onto small sections of plexi-glass, CDs, and Tetra Pak pieces. They will use spray bottles with water to dampen the substrates, use prepared Registration Plates, and a small print press to pull at least one of each print type.
I would like to charge a fee, as the materials do cost $ to create... HOWEVER, I would also like to donate the 45 CDs that I purchased in hopes of this presentation being accepted. I will talk with my District Director about helping to cover the costs.
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The workshop will go over a PowerPoint regarding techniques for tetrapak printmaking in the intaglio process. We will then create a mini intaglio print using milk cartons. Special needs required for this will be water, outlets, and if possible a room with a printing press, however, I can bring a miniature one if not.
How can we help students see deeper meaning and purpose in their artwork? Through examples from graphic design, photography, drawing and painting, and Fine Arts Seal implementation, participants will explore strategies for using reflection, storytelling, and portfolio development to help students connect creative work to personal interests, future goals, and real-world opportunities. The session includes student work analysis, reflection activities, and discussion.
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Discover how Gelli plate printmaking can help students and teachers “Make Your Mark” through layered textures, expressive patterns, and creative experimentation. Participants will learn several Gelli plate techniques including texture transfers, stencil layering, ghost prints, and mark making to create unique patterned papers for collage and mixed media artwork. I will need an outlet for PowerPoint example, and access to a sink to wash plates.
