Professional Development
Working and playing with reusable materials helps children acquire skills such as creativity, confidence, problem solving, focus and persistence. Our workshops are intended for teachers who would like to incorporate stimulating arts media and open ended materials into the classroom. A certificate with contact hours will be provided upon the conclusion on the workshops.
Introduction to UpCycling with Young Learners -
Using Open Ended Materials With Children
Workshop participants learn how to collect, store and display a wide array of reusable materials that young children can use to explore and communicate their understanding of the world. The presentation highlights the benefits of including open-ended materials with children and provides innovative, yet practical, ideas for using them with young children. We start by describing core skills and experiences that younger children should have, and then show how these skills lay the foundation for facilitated group and self-directed work in later years.
Date: Wednesday, November 9, 2016
Time: 1 - 2:15 pm
Cost: $30
Instructors: Kelley Organek
Location: 1605 Cameron Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
CLICK HERE to register.
Date: Wednesday, November 9, 2016
Time: 1 - 2:15 pm
Cost: $30
Instructors: Kelley Organek
Location: 1605 Cameron Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
CLICK HERE to register.
Additional Workshop Topics
See below and check our blog for UpCycle's workshop topics. We can customize a workshop to suit your needs!
Materials Workshop - Printmaking and Paper Cloth
Workshop participants explore the possibilities of working with young children to print and make paper cloth From found object printing, to making print plates, to developing a printing process to use with children, many different printing techniques will be shared. We will also make paper cloth, a collage material that is part paper and part fabric. This unique and beautiful product can be used for sewing, book binding and more.
Materials Workshop - Sewing and Color Studies
Workshop participants explore the possibilities of working with young children to sew, use fabric and notions, as well as study color. Beginning with a presentation and open discussion, participants reflect upon their own practice while experimenting with materials. Practical information regarding technique, terminology, and the handling and storing of materials is provided. Numerous ideas for sewing, using fabric and notions as well as facilitating color studies are shared.