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Picturing the Self: Recognizing Students’ Cultural Knowledge

In this workshop, participants will learn how to apply Zaretta Hammond’s Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning research to their practice. While the focus will be on applying strategies to drawing experiences, other art disciplines will also be discussed. In addition, participants will learn how the Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) method can be transformed into a […]

The Power of Painting

Students learn the art of painting as they create works inspired by honoring Planet Earth, especially endangered elements of nature such as air, soil, water, etc. in all four seasons. Students will be exposed to: vocabulary, materials, tools, techniques, and art historical examples of painting in a developmentally appropriate manner with master artist/educator Triada Samaras. […]

The Delight in Drawing

Students learn the art of drawing as they create works inspired by self-portraits, portraits of others, and group portraits, investigating art making as it relates to human relationships and connections. Students will be exposed to: vocabulary, materials, tools, techniques, and art historical examples of drawing in a developmentally appropriate manner with master artist/educator Triada Samaras. […]

Sensational Sculptures

Students will learn the art of sculpture as they work with paper materials to create three-dimensional forms. This creative process is linked to other content areas e.g. science, math, and engineering. Students will be exposed to: vocabulary, materials, tools, techniques, and art historical examples of paper sculpture in a developmentally appropriate manner with master artist/educator […]

Drawing in the Classroom

  Drawing in the Classroom will provide sequential professional learning for the visual art teacher to advance his/her/their teaching and learning practices in the content area of drawing. Educators will explore methods of drawing with an emphasis on observation, visual perception, and individual expression. Practical studio information about the creation of a variety of drawings […]

Paper Relief: Encountering Paper in New and Creative Ways!

In this live virtual workshop, students will work with paper materials to create “explosion” books. This creative process is linked to other content areas. Students draw on their imaginations, the principles of math, geometry and contemporary and historical artistic practices. Triada’s approach helps students learn how to connect creative practices with academic success. This workshop […]