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.
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.
Move away from "perfect print" anxiety and explore the inherently experimental aspects of Gelli monoprints. Participants will produce 8 - 10 prints using a variety of techniques and then use some of those to create individual mixed media art as well as one collaborative work. I will to need tables to work on, outlets for hairdryers and water for cleanup. All materials will be provided.
There’s no single “right” way to interpret an object. This session embraces creative-ish freedom through object-based learning strategies that encourage curiosity, open-ended inquiry, and multiple perspectives, helping educators create space for exploration, wonder, and student-driven meaning making.
You may use sprig molds all the time in your classroom, but do you ever get to make your own? Enjoy making a small, personal sprig mold to use over and over again!
This session looks at the messy reality of elementary classroom management and shares real, field-tested strategies to quietly lower defenses, protect student dignity, and turn your classroom into a safe haven where students want to listen. We will walk through an outline that shows you how to project a calm baseline when a class goes chaotic, how to hit the emergency brake to fix a failing lesson in real time, and how to offer quick, low-stakes compromises that stop work refusal in its tracks. Ultimately, you'll leave with an actionable blueprint to reclaim your peace of mind and bring a predictable calm back to your day. (No fees)
A middle school visual art teacher and an elementary school media specialist discuss ways to foster a love for the planet for the next generation of students in K-8. We will share lesson ideas on scientific illustration, earthworks, recycled art, etc. In addition, we will share how to start a birding club at your local school to help students get outside and learn to appreciate our connection to nature and how to preserve this connection. An art activity will also be provided featuring grid drawing and watercolor painting of birds based on the work of John James Audubon. No fee, sinks would be helpful but not absolutely required, projector to connect to chromebook for presentation.
In this engaging art workshop, participants create bold kaleidoscope designs using symmetry, repetition, balance, and color theory. Participants will learn how to transform their names or chosen word into intricate geometric compositions inspired by kaleidoscopes, mandalas, and patterned design. Through guided instruction, students explore warm and cool color schemes, complementary colors, radial balance, and visual movement while developing creativity and design skills.
