Art for the Artistically Challenged
This workshop will make drawing possible for teachers who thought it was impossible! You will learn strategies (and tricks) to enable you to use drawing to illustrate concepts in your teaching. These very basic approaches will enable you to have more confidence and ability to express ideas visually, which will help the visual learners in your class. |
Presenter: Diane Lansing, Teacher
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Art for the Artistically Challenged: 2D into 3D - The Basics of Perspective
Transform outlines of shapes into 3-dimensional forms and create depth on a flat piece of paper. This workshop will cover the basics as it is geared for the “artistically challenged”, but you will nonetheless be amazed by what you will be able to do! Handouts will be provided. |
Location: Donlin Drive Elementary, Liverpool
Art Room
Date: February 6
Time: 4:00 – 6:00
Audience: Anyone who feels artistically challenged
Presenter: Diane Lansing, Teacher |
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Egypt: Change in Culture, Change in Art
This workshop will focus on Egyptian art from ancient to modern times. Information is research-based and features photographs and video clips acquired from Egypt. Social Studies and art teachers will find the content versatile and practical for classroom use. Participants will receive a CD with Word documents and PowerPoint presentations. |
Location: Mott Road Elementary School, F-M
Dates: March 11 & 18
Time: 4:00 – 6:00
Audience: K-12 and Art Teachers
Presenter: Julie Gratien, Teacher |
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Focus on Kindergarten
Are you at a loss for new and meaningful lessons for kindergarten? This workshop is for you! Kindergarten art lessons that stress famous art works as references, student self expression, and art skills will be discussed, in addition to management techniques and classroom climate. Participants are requested to bring samples of kindergarten lessons to share. |
Presenter: Karen Smith-Collins, Art Teacher
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Hands-On Color
Explore color theory and application in a variety of media including painting, printmaking, and light. Learn how one teacher uses the work of Claude Monet, Jasper Johns, Eric Carle and Paul Klee, as well as comics, to inspire students. Create instructional materials and teacher products that will
be useful in your classroom. |
Presenter: Karen Smith-Collins, Teacher
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How to Draw a Body
Learn how to draw the human figure in proportion and in motion. This will include drawing expressive stick figures for those quick illustrations on the board, all the way to fully fleshed-out figures. Instruction will be geared for the “artistically challenged.” Handouts will be provided. |
Presenter: Diane Lansing, Teacher
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How to Draw Realistic & Cartoon Faces
Adapt what you learn about drawing a face realistically in the first session to create your own original cartoon faces in the second session. Learning will be fun and easy, as instruction will be geared for the “artistically challenged.” |
Presenters: Diane Lansing, Teacher
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I-Can’t-Draw-A-Straight-Line...
Drawing made possible for teachers who think it is impossible. Teachers will learn strategies (and tricks) to enable them to use drawing to illustrate concepts in their teaching. In addition to planned instruction, participants are encouraged to email the instructor specific areas of drawing, lettering, or art-related concepts that they would like to be addressed. Here is your chance to custom tailor this workshop to meet your needs. |
Presenter: Diane Lansing, Art Teacher
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Ideas! For Elementary Art Teachers
Come and share your best ideas with other elementary art teachers and leave with many more. This collaboration between NYSATA and the CNYTC will begin with a presentation from guest speaker Colleen O'Brien, followed by a sharing session led by Julie Gratien. Light refreshments will be served. |
Location: Everson Museum of Art
Date: January 12
Time: 10:00 – 2:00
Audience: Elementary Art Teachers
Presenters: Julie Gratien & Colleen O’Brien, Teachers |
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Introduction to Clay Using the Slab Method
Construct, decorate and glaze three clay projects (a pendant, a leaf pot & a weedpot). These projects can be used effectively to teach about texture, variety, and organic shapes, as well as many facets of how to work with clay. These projects incrementally build clay skills and vocabulary. |
Presenter: Diane Lansing, Teacher
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Making Percussive Instruments
In this hands-on workshop make a shaker, drum, and rattle that are both beautiful and functional. These projects help teach the value of recycling and resourcefulness, and are a creative way of using an interdisciplinary approach to teaching patterns and multiculturalism. Multicultural songs, poetry, and art materials will be provided. |
Presenter: Diane Lansing, Art Teacher
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Mask-Making
In this workshop, participants will learn a simple and effective way to create bird masks. This lesson may also be adapted to teach various cultures of the world, self expression, the elements of art, and principles of design at various grade levels. |
Presenter: Karen Smith-Collins, Art Teacher
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Origami Galore
In this make and take workshop you will learn to fold a number of origami samples. Ways to make, use, or present the origami so that it becomes more creative for the students will be discussed. Participants are asked to bring samples and instructions of their origami projects to share. |
Presenter: Karen Smith-Collins, Art Teacher
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Red Hot Art!
Explore hot glass techniques using a kiln and some creativity. Participants will create a fused glass tile, slumped glass mold, and if time allows, another glass creation. This medium is exciting and students are highly successful. The results are beautiful and students learn about a form of art that has spanned centuries. |
Presenter: Jennifer Matott, Teacher
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Silk Painting
Join the presenter in experimenting with a gorgeous technique that has grown in popularity. Learn the basic techniques of silk painting and try your hand at making a handkerchief during this hands-on workshop. The results will be spectacular! |
Presenter: Jennifer Matott, Teacher
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Simply Clay
Learn a variety of simple and effective projects for teaching the art of sculpture to younger students. Small animal sculptures, animal masks, and wall vases will be presented. Create your own samples to use in your classroom. |
Presenter: Karen Smith-Collins, Art Teacher
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Visual Journaling
Using text and visual media, you can encourage your students to explore themes, brainstorm ideas, elaborate on in-class material, while being artistic. You will create a handmade journal and start exploring different media that will jump start your imagination and inspire your students. Bring photos, images, or other memorablia to the first class. These are not your typical sketchbooks! |
Presenter: Jennifer Matott, Teacher
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A World of Weaving
Participants will learn at least three weaving projects suitable for students as young as third grade. Projects will be made in class. Connections to the social studies curricula will be discussed. |
Presenter: Karen Smith-Collins, Teacher
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