Kendall Summer class opportunities.  Link is www.kcad.edu/youth-and-adults and phone number is 616.451.2787 ext 3012. Address is 17 Fountain NW, Grand Rapids www.kcad.edu/youth-and-adults/

Painting with Oils

Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Session I: 13 SK D204-A
May 15,22,29, June 5,12,19,26
Tuition: $205, supplies additional
Supply list will be sent to you.

Session II: 13 SK D204-B
July 10,17,24,31, August 7,14,21
Tuition: $205, supplies additional
Supply list will be sent to you.

Explore the medium of oil using still life and photo reference to develop paintings from sketchbook studies. Learn how to enhance your compositions with an understanding of the principles of design and color. This course has the flexibility for both the beginner and more advanced oil painter. State Board Continuing Education Clock Hours available.

Instructor: Megan Klco, MFA

Oil Pastel Drawing from Life

Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Session I: 13 SK W351-A
June 24,25,26,27
Tuition: $250, supplies additional
Supply list will be sent to you.

Working from still life objects can be the best way to learn about color. Oil pastel is a versatile medium for drawing in color that can be learned easily. This workshop will discuss the methods and steps from basic to advanced levels of drawing. Use this workshop to develop your own skills or lesson plans for your classroom. State Board Continuing Education Clock Hours available.

Instructor: Michael Pfleghaar, MFA

Teaching Design in the High School Art Room

Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Session II: 13 SK E102-B
July 22,23,24,25
Tuition: $250, supplies additional
Supply list will be sent to you.

Learn new ways to teach design and design thinking in the high school art room. You will gain new concepts, drawing techniques, and support skills with lesson ideas that apply to all high school students. Also learn ways to integrate collaboration, critique, and cross-disciplinary study. State Board Continuing Education Clock Hours available.

Instructor: Kristen Morrison, MAT

New Online M.A. in Art Education from Western Michigan University

The Gwen Frostic School of Art at WMU is pleased to offer a new online master's degree in Art Education. The program provides new and established art educators with advanced professional preparation in curriculum development, pedagogy, action research, leadership, and advocacy in the visual arts. 100% online and designed to be completed in three years of sequential online coursework, the 30-hour program includes 18 credit hours of study in art education and 12 credit hours of electives chosen from a range of complementary disciplines.

With this online program, you can enhance your teaching skills wherever you are. Improve your students' learning, both in and out of the art room. Make your classroom more engaging. Make your art program what you want it to be.

Classes begin this fall. There's still time to register.

www.wmich.edu/online/arteducation/

This intense hands-on workshop taught by Lynne Chytilo, ceramics and sculpture professor at Albion College, is specifically designed to focus on the needs of art educators teaching grades 8-12.  Join us June 17-21, 2013 in the spacious and well-equipped ceramics studio on the Albion College campus to delve into the ceramic process. This course is suitable for teachers with limited clay experience who wish to learn more, or for those with a great deal of expertise needing to refresh their skills.

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The workshop will meet from 9-noon, and then 1pm-4pm M-F June 17-21, 2013. To register contact Lynne Chytilo, Professor of Art at lchytilo@albion.edu

VSA The State Organizationon Arts and Disabilities

COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE INSTITUTE
Professional Development for Classroom Educators and Teaching Artists
June 17-19, 2013 | R.A. MacMullan Conference Center – Higgins Lake
Registration Fee: $200 – Includes Accommodations, Meals and All Sessions
CEUs credits available for Non-Educators @ $50 – SCECH credits available for Educators @ $50

for info and registration form, download PDF