TAEA PRESENTATION: TIPS & TRICKS FOR MULTiPLE GRADE LEVEL COLLABORATIVE WORK

This past weekend we had our annual state conference in Memphis,TN.  It was a blast.  I presented on collaborative art projects with multiple grade levels.  As often happens with me....technical difficulties. They did not have the adaptor cord I needed for my computer.  I had one...but had left at home.  Never assume a location you are presenting at will have the equipment you need. (Lesson learned...again!).  

I decided I'd post my power point here.  Not that it contains a ton of information.  It has questions to ask of yourself & your students when thinking about doing collaborative projects.  It also has lots of examples of collaborative projects I've done in the past.  If you have questions...please feel free to message me and ask! It isn't as scary, messy, or time consuming as it might seem.  

 

TAEA: Jewelry Class

At the state conference for the Tennessee Art Education Association, we have the opportunity to take 1 or 2 day intensive classes in a given medium or technique.  Last year I took encostics.  It was wonderful to give it a try, but it really wasn't for me.  I do have a greater appreciation, and I really did enjoy trying it out!!  This year I took jewelry making.  I've never done anything like it before, and thought it would be great to try something new.  WOW!! SO MUCH RESPECT FOR JEWELRY MAKERS!!!!!!! It was so labor intensive.  I created a necklace for my wife.  I did not make the beads, but all the little eyelets & twists that connect all the beads together.

MIddle TN Region TAEA PD

‪(This is not in conjunction with the Art With Mr.E Workshop at the end of the month....but I like to promote our professional organization's events!!)

Looking for a fun workshop?! June 18th at the Clay Lady's Campus!!  This is put on by the Middle TN Region of TAEA, but you don't have to be a member to join in on the PD(but it is cheaper!). #middletnarted #arted #nashvilleart #tnarted ‬

MTAEA SUMMER WORKSHOP

My wonderful in-laws gave me money for my birthday this spring and told me...."DO SOMETHING FOR YOURSELF!!"  I knew that I wanted to use the money to go to our Middle Tennessee Summer Workshop, and I'm so glad I did!  It was such a wonderful time of connecting with art educators I have known for some time....and meeting some new peers!  The workshop itself was also wonderful.  I took 5 semesters of watercolor/watercolor mixed media...and never had a formal class in any other form of painting.  So the class I attended was painting texture & realism.  It was a no fear super encouraging time to try something new!  Here are some of the pictures from the day.  

SO EXCITED TO BE AT THE AMAZING FRIST ART MUSEUM 

Kicking off the workshop...our amazing 

Middle TN Chair on the TAEA Board

Melody (TAEA President Elect) gave an inspiring keynote!

There were three classes going on that were a "refresher" on painting.  They were abstraction, watercolor, and acrylic.  I took the acrylic class that focused on realism & texture.

Some people get too into their work! ha ha

This one AMAZED me!  

So many talented artists at this workshop.

Isn't it wonderful how different these are...though the same subject matter!

You know it was a great day when their is paint on your hands!!!

BONUS PICTURES

Nick Cave's show is presently at The Frist Art Museum...

AND IT IS AMAZING! It is pure eye candy.  I could have spent hours looking at the work on display. 

TnAEA CONFERENCE SUPER SESSION: Kindergarten Connection

FOR THOSE ATTENDING MY SUPER SESSION

HERE IS THE PREZI 

(IF THE VIDEO LINKS DO NOT WORK...I WILL ADD THEM TO THIS POST

...PLEASE LET ME KNOW!!)

TAEA TUESDAY: Summer Conference/Workshop

SUMMER WORKSHOP!!!!!

HEY TnAEA FRIENDS!!!!!!!!!  The summer workshop information has been released!  Now the workshop is in Middle TN...but if anyone else wants to come...we're not going to turn you away.  (KY peeps...easy drive to Nashville!!)  It will be held at beautiful CHEEKWOOD.  How fun is that?!?!!!!!!!!!!  I'm going to be leading a workshop on Mixed Media Collage, called LAYERS OF MEANING!!  I'd love for you to come.  It will be a great day of creating our own work...thinking of how it could apply to our students...and just enjoying each other's company!!(how fun to hang out with art teachers makin' art!!!)  If you want to attend...the information is below!!!

TAEA TUESDAY!

Hey friends!!  I am the new Elementary Representative on the TAEA Board(well...TnAEA..don't want Texas to throw a fit! hee hee).  So I'm going to try to do some more "local"  posts on Tuesdays.  Even if you aren't a TnAEA person...please stop by and read them.  You might just want to relocate...or visit our great state!!  So here we go...the first TAEA TUESDAY!!!!  

!!!SUMMER CONFERENCE!!!

This is going to be a wonderful day of creating...catching up...and sharing meaningful experiences from the year that was!!!  What a great way to
"REFUEL YOUR CREATIVE SPIRIT"!!!

If you've never been to a TAEA sponsored conference/workshop....THEY ARE WONDERFUL!  If you haven't yet joined the association....come hang out with those who are & see why it is such a great organization to support!!!  Is your district providing amazing day long workshops this summer to refuel your creative spirit....probably not!  TAEA IS!!!

HERE IS THE LINK!!
http://69.195.124.150/~tnartedu/conferences/