Art Teacher Professional Development
Sept. 18 | 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
Join us for a dynamic and inspiring professional development day designed specifically for art teachers! This comprehensive workshop will feature two engaging sessions.
Wet Felting Workshop: Discover the fascinating art of wet felting in this hands-on workshop. Learn techniques for creating beautiful, textured felt pieces using wool, water and soap. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this session will provide you with the skills and confidence to incorporate wet felting into your classroom curriculum.
Teaching the Creative Process in Your Classroom Workshop: Enhance your teaching methods with innovative strategies for guiding students through the creative process. This workshop will explore ways to foster creativity, encourage experimentation and support students in developing their unique artistic voices. You'll leave with practical ideas and lesson plans that can be immediately implemented in your classroom.
The $15 registration fee includes both workshops, breakfast and a boxed lunch. All supplies are provided.
Schedule
- 8:30–9 a.m. | Breakfast and registration | Dance Studio
- 9–9:30 a.m. | Welcome and announcements by Oklahoma Contemporary Staff | Dance Studio
- 9:30–10 a.m. | Guided Gallery Chats | Main Gallery
- 10–11:45 a.m. | Workshop Session 1 | Studios 1 and 2
- 11:45 a.m.–12 p.m. | Break and open gallery time
- 12–12:45 p.m. | Lunch | Dance Studio
- 12:45–1 p.m. | Break and open gallery time
- 1–2:45 p.m. | Workshop Session 2 | Studios 1 and 2
- 3 p.m. | Event concludes
Teachers who work with youth in grades PK–12 in all capacities are invited to participate in ongoing professional development workshops, open houses and summer institutes connected to object-based teaching, interdisciplinary learning, creative expression, critical thinking, intersections of art and technology, design-thinking and writing inspired by contemporary art.
Current resources for teachers:
- Interactive school group visits for grades 3-12
- Online #AtHomeArt activities
- Studio School classes in visual, literary and performing arts — teachers who complete these courses will receive a signed professional development certificate upon request
- Paid teaching opportunities through Studio School
Teacher Advisory Group 2023-2024
Kathleen Blake
Art educator and consultant; AP Art & Design consultant; AP reader; visual art instructor, Southern Nazarene University
Christen Conger
Visual art instructor, Wilson Arts Integration Elementary School
Diana Sanchez Dawson
English Language Development Program administrator, Oklahoma City Public Schools
Crista McCann
Art educator; adjunct professor, Oklahoma State University College of Education; Oklahoma Governor's Art Award
Roxy Merklin
Retired studio art educator of 37 years; NEA National Secondary Art Teacher of the Year; Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence Secondary Teacher of the Year; former president, Oklahoma Art Education Association
Ranell Zurmehly
Art teacher, Mount St. Mary High School; president, Oklahoma Art Education Association
