TEACHER ART WORKSHOPS

Below are a variety of examples of teaching and school support staff wellbeing art workshops and professional development sessions I have run.

Japan- Workshop leader

Staff art wellbeing workshop- watercolour monotype

This staff art workshop focused on creating a sense of community through art and to promoting wellbeing through the process of making art. I introduced staff to the watercolour monotype printmaking process. In this session staff used woodblock printing and Nihonga painting from the host country Japan as inspiration for their artwork.

Japan Staff art wellbeing workshop leader - Halloween ceramics

To provide opportunities for new staff to socialize and promote wellbeing through art-making I ran a ceramic ghost making workshop on Halloween.

Ceramic glazing workshop

Staff who were keen to develop their experience of ceramic techniques took part in an additional ceramic glazing workshop I ran.

Japan Shibori Japanese textile art workshop leader

In this workshop I introduced school staff to the ancient art of Japanese Shibori textile dyeing using indigo dye. Shibori resist dyeing art includes over fifty different techniques.

Singapore

Staff art wellbeing workshop series- watercolour monotype printmaking workshop leader

The aim of the staff art workshop after school series was to promote well-being though the process of making art and to develop an appreciation of art across the school. During these series of workshops I introduced staff to the watercolour monotype printmaking process. In this session staff were inspired by traditional Singaporean Peranakan art and Chinese brush painting, celebrating the culture of the host school.

Examples of teacher artwork created during the watercolour monotype wellbeing art workshop.

Staff art wellbeing workshop series- silk-screen printing- workshop leader

I led a series of after school silk-screen printing workshops open to all school staff in order to promote wellbeing and celebrate the making of artwork. I introduced the use of hand-cut paper stencils to create layered screen-printed compositions.

Staff art wellbeing workshop leader- monotype drawing

I led an after school drawing workshop to promote wellbeing and mindfulness amongst school staff. I introduced staff to a variety of monotype drawing techniques and how to create surface grounds.

Singapore

FOBISIA plastic fusing art workshop series- workshop leader

As part of the FOBISIA (Federation of British International Schools in Asia) art and design technology conference, I ran a series of art workshops for visiting art teachers from a range of international schools in Asia.

The conference focused on sustainability and innovation within art and design and enabled teaching staff to take part in workshops and share good practise. Using only found materials such as plastic bags, wrapping and packaging the workshop focused on highlighting sustainability and reducing the impact our actions have on the environment.

The workshop I ran introduced plastic fusing techniques to create painterly compositions using recycled plastic bags and packaging.

Staff batik art training session- workshop leader

As part of a Year 4 unit exploring Malaysian culture, I ran a batik art training session for assistant teachers and classroom teachers. The session introduced safe working practises using hot wax batik as well as teaching a range of processes and techniques. Alongside the session I provided staff with a step-by-step guide to the batik techniques taught in the session.

The aim of the training session was to equip staff with the skills and confidence to create a batik art piece together with their own classes.

Year 4 students working on batik pieces following the workshop.

War remembrance relief printmaking teacher training session -workshop leader

As part of a Year 3 unit on the theme of Remembrance, I ran a printmaking training session for assistant teachers and classroom teachers. In this session I introduced staff to basic relief printmaking theory and techniques. Alongside the workshop I provided staff with a step-by-step guide to the printmaking techniques taught in the course.

The aim of the training session was to equip staff with the skills and confidence to create a piece of printmaking art together with their own classes to mark the centenary of Armistice day.

Examples of artwork produced by Year 3 students (aged 7-8) following the training session.

Painting and collage teacher training session - workshop leader

As part of a Year 3 unit exploring the Antarctic journey of Ernest Shackleton, I ran a staff painting technique and collage training session. The session introduced a series of painting techniques to create surface textured grounds inspired by Antarctic landscapes.

Alongside the session I provided staff with a step-by-step guide to the painting techniques taught, artist references, colour theory and a guide to basic perspective and collage covered in the course. Following the course staff created their own Antarctic collages together with their classes.

International School Art Educator Conference Attendee

Here are examples of recent international art teacher conferences and workshops I have attended. These events served to forge and maintain links and collaboration within the international teaching community as well as gaining new ideas and inspiration for my own teaching.

ARWAE 2023- Asia Region Art Educator Workshop- Vietnam

The Asia Region Workshop for Art Educators is an independently organized, self-funded event to provide professional development focused on visual arts education. I took part in the 2023 Vietnam based event as a participant learning strategies, ideas and teaching practice from fellow art teachers and local artists.