​PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ALERT!!!       

February Graphic Novels Workshop in Plymouth, Wisconsin. Workshop host is Ryan Krippendorf 
When: February, 14th 2019
Venue: Plymouth High School
City: Plymouth
Address: 125 Highland Ave

Workshop details: 
In this workshop educators will look at a verity of artists that work in graphic
novels as well as page through a wide range of their work. Educators will talk
about tools for creating work in the comic industry and go through the process
of creating a Blue Page from pencils to colors.

?'s Contact Ryan @ rkrippendorf@plymouth.k12.wi.us

​Julie Theim is an art teacher for grades K-6 at Rolling Hills Elementary in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. She is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of art education to explore cross-curricular learning through hands-on innovative experiences. She seeks to inspire students to learn through different lenses so they can build positive connections between the world and their lives. Her passions include photography, travel, and a love of animals and the wild world. She is a National Geographic Certified Educator and recipient of the Grosvenor Teacher Fellowship.  

​What: 2019 EDUCATOR ART SHARE
Where: EDGAR SCHOOL DISTRICT | 203 E. Birch Street, Edgar, WI 54426 
When: Thursday, February 21, 2019

Please join us for a full day of art educator professional development workshops that will all focus on creating new lessons for K-12 art instruction.

Agenda:

7:45-8:30 Meet & Greet Breakfast @ Edgar Art Room (Set Up)

8:30-9:55 Workshop #1 Magic of Fused Glass~Dan Merkel (Wausau MS)

Dan will present the process for fusing glass pieces that he uses with his middle school students from start to finish.  This can be brought into the elementary grades and high school. You will see the materials he uses, the firing process in a standard kiln, examples of finished student work, and the "how-to's" that he has developed through trial and error.

10:00-11:30 Workshop # 2 What is Cold Wax Art All About?~Melissa Clay (Everest HS)

See what this medium can do! Although cold wax painting is similar to encaustic, it’s much easier and safer to use in the classroom. This hands-on workshop will show you how to use cold wax to build up textural effects and layers on a canvas board. You will leave with new ideas to implement into your classroom.

11:30-12:00 Lunch~Provided By Edgar School District

12:00-1:45 Workshop #3 Mosaic’n Me Crazy~Suzanne Imhoff (St Croix Falls HS)

In this session, you will learn the basics of making mosaics with glass and the ease of doing this with students in grades 5-12. You will learn a new mosaic process, create and grout one of your own, and have a complete project in only 90 minutes! You will also leave with a materials list, a lesson plan or two, and rubric that can be easily adjusted to fit your needs.

2:00-3:45 Vendor Workshops~ Exploration Of New Materials K-12 & Art Share

 
Bring a laptop or device to view & share materials in folder.  Please share materials using this link below 

 
Complete The Google Form To Register Before Feb 1st and Pay $50.00 Fee  

 
*Questions please call or contact Jackie Imhoff

jimhoff@gapps.edgar.k12.wi.us     715-352-2727 ext 172


PDF Form

​My name is Christine Kernan.  I have been teaching elementary art in the Tomahawk School district for 25 years.  The time that I have been teaching has been exciting and constantly evolving. I have always tried to embrace changes to benefit myself and my students. Technology has also brought an intriguing new aspect to our field.  STEAM is another example, although many of us have been doing this for quite a long time. I do love incorporating it into my classes.

As an art teacher, I feel that we create an outlet for our children not only to learn but to be expressive with their feelings and feel safe. Although we see so many children in a week, it's good to know that connections are made that help to make them feel better about themselves through art.  I plan on staying in the profession a few more years and to keep the visual arts growing in our school and community.

My name is Jacqueline Valens and I have been elementary art in Franklin Public Schools for 6 years. I actually grew up in Franklin, and it is an honor to serve the community where I I spent my childhood. I graduated from Franklin High School in 2007, and then went on to earn my bachelors in Art Education from the Peck School of the Arts in the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. My mother always told me to do what I loved, and the moment I went to go change my major and stepped into the Peck School of the Arts atrium, I felt a "click", for lack of a better word, like the universe had placed me there and I was on the right path.

My mother and father met in an art class that they took in night school. I can remember watching my Dad make many things in his workshop, and paint gorgeous acrylic landscapes and birds in his office/studio. After my father untimely passed away, I found solace in creating art for hours on end; mostly drawing and painting the things I loved and what I was feeling. I truly view art as a type of meditation and a way to calm and focus the mind while creating something beautiful. I strive to create a space for my students where they feel safe to express their ideas, create what's in their hearts, and feel pride in the artwork that they create. I feel so lucky to share what I love with others every day."

35th Annual Art Teacher's Idea Exchange
The Black River Falls Art Department and the Wisconsin Art Education Association 
Saturday, February 2, 2019 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
New Location!!! Red Creek Elementary 410 County Highway A, Black River Falls, WI 54615


What to bring
50 copies of the directions for one of your favorite art lessons.
Bring several samples of the lesson and a teacher "tip" to share.
Please bring a camera! (Please do all of your xeroxing and stapling before you arrive.)
Outline of the day
9:00 AM grab a cup of coffee and goodies and share in a round table presentation of best lessons.
12:00-1:00 PM lunch and camaraderie, soup and salad are included in your registration fee.
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Complete this form if you wish to attend.

Mailing in Registration
Registration fee is $7.00-** if you are a member of the WAEA you will not need to pay for this idea exchange, please include your WAEA number on the form and WAEA will take care of the rest!

Please enclose a check with a copy of the registration form to: 
Amy Olson/Idea Exchange
Black River Falls Middle School
1202 Pierce Street
Black River Falls, WI 54615

INFORMATION 
Jen Dahl jennifer.dahl@brf.org
Amy Olson amy.olson@brf.org
Taryn McKeeth taryn.mckeeth@brf.org
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This is a message from Ben Shumaker about a great opportunity if you'd like to participate in the Memory Project this year. 

The Memory Project (memoryproject.org) has just received donor funds to sponsor the participation of more art teachers and students.  They are hoping many more WI art students will join them this year in creating portraits as special gifts for children living in refugee camps, orphanages, and similar situations around the world. 

You can utilize these donor funds to participate simply by emailing portraits@memoryproject.org and saying that you would like to choose option #3 at memoryproject.org/funding.