summer teacher workshops

Learn more about the VCU summer workshops for teachers and preregister at www.community.vcu.edu/programs/sws. The workshops consist of one week of intensive studio work on campus and a follow-up written unit applying the summer’s work to each participant’s own classroom during the fall semester. Grades will not be available until the end of the fall semester. The workshops are not, strictly speaking, part of the off-campus art program, but credit earned may be used for re-licensure or as part of the M.I.S. degree program. Students must preregister online through the workshop Web site.

PAPR 591

Topics: Painting Workshop for Teachers
3 credits

Monday, July 21-Friday, July 25
9 a.m.-5 p.m.

This workshop involves a week completely devoted to making, viewing and discussing art. Mornings will be spent painting in a state-of-the-art VCU studio pursuing individual projects. Students may work in acrylic or oil and should bring basic painting supplies. There will be an opportunity to visit area museums (including a day in Washington, D.C.), artists’ studios and galleries. There will be a follow-up project in the fall. Bowring

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Topics: Mixed Media/Bookmaking Workshop for Teachers
3 credits

Monday, July 21-Friday, July 25
9 a.m.-5 p.m.

This mixed-media workshop will explore the many approaches to creating one-of-a-kind books. Students will be free to experiment with the concept of bookmaking, to incorporate personal artistic styles and journaling possibilities into book format and to use a wide variety of usual and unusual materials. Prior bookmaking experience is not necessary. Bookmaking students will have the option of joining painting students in visits to galleries and museums, including a trip to Washington, D.C. There will be a follow-up project in the fall. Cullen

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Topics: Drawing and Mixed Media Intensive: Focus on the Figure
3 credits

Monday, July 21-Friday, July 25
9 a.m.-5 p.m.

This workshop emphasizes the role of drawing and experimentation in developing a body of artwork inspired by figurative themes. Artists working in drawing, painting, assemblage, photography and fiber will benefit from this course. We will explore the work of contemporary artists who focus on the human form and work from the model during our studio time. Initially we will create a series of small mixed-media drawings/photographs or assemblages, which will be a point of departure for the creation of a series of figurative mixed-media work. Students should bring samples and/or slides of their current work to the first class meeting. There will be an opportunity for participants to visit area museums, including a day trip to Washington, D.C., and artists’ studios. There will be a follow-up project in the fall. Oliver

ARTS 592

Contemporary Art Center Teacher Workshop
Virginia Beach

Topics: Transformation: Authentic Connections Through Art and Writing
2 credits, 15 PDP hours, 60 license renewal points

August 11-13
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Contemporary Art Center, 2200 Parks Avenue, Virginia Beach, Va.

This three-day institute is designed for anyone who is interested in linking art and writing. This fast-paced three days will focus on utilizing contemporary art and artists, exploring authentic connections between art and language arts and writing activities that strengthen literacy as well as using art history, art criticism, art production and aesthetics, to generate new insights and to synthesize new relationships between ideas. Participants will engage in learning experiences that promote meaningful connections between visual art and language arts using carefully selected examples, materials and terminology that are compatible with the arts. Teachers will also participate in engaging lectures, art making, group activities, gallery explorations and more. Content will be presented using various differentiation strategies to address the different levels of expertise of the participants. Faculty from visual art and language arts will be the workshop leaders.

Instructors: Dr. Sydney Walker, Dr. Marilyn Stewart, Vicki Daiello, Robin Hoffman and Fran Sharer

Students must preregister with the CACV. Contact Alison Byrne, CACV at (757) 425-0000 ext. 29, or e-mail: Alison@cacv.org. VCU registration will be held at the first class meeting.