Participants in these workshops qualify for an artist in their schools during the 2010-2011 school year. More information about the workshops. Classes are held at several AEA's throughout the summer.

Pearson Lakes Art Center in Okoboji, IA Lakes Art Center Website

Plein Air: A workshop in creativity
Instructor: frje Echeverria
June 29-July 2, 10am-4pm (with a lunch break)
Cost: M$145 & NM$180
Supply list is available in the Box Office
This multilevel workshop will concentrate on the creative aspects of painting and drawing to build individual awareness and understanding of our own creative paths and those of others.  We will seek to explore and develop each person's own sensitivity leading to deeper insights into our own work and creativity in general.  A variety of approaches to working from outdoor views will be presented.  We will concentrate on awareness and responsiveness more than on skill.  
Participants may choose to emphasize painting or drawing in their work and should supply materials they would like to use such as oil paints, acrylics, pastels, watercolors, pencils, and surfaces to paint or draw on.  Some additional materials will be provided for some of the approaches that will be presented.
The workshop will be of value to elementary and secondary art teachers, college students, artists, beginners, and all those interested in creativity.
Teacher Re-Certification Credit and Graduate Credit are Available.
Level Guide: All Levels
Deadline to sign up: June 21
 
Monotype & Mixed Media -
Exploring and Combining
Instructor: Mary Mello-Nee
July 19-21, 9:30am-4pm (with a lunch break)
Cost: M$135 & NM$165
Supply list is available in the Box Office
This three day workshop will bring together a variety of monotype, encaustic, chine collé, and collage techniques to create unique, mixed media pieces. Generally the workshops are open-ended and dictated somewhat by the needs and experience of the participants. The instructor will encourage each person to find his or her own voice with the medium and help each become aware of the many additional avenues for exploration. Ample time is reserved daily for hands-on work and skill development. Numerous demonstrations and sample prints are provided.
Teacher Re-Certification Credit and Graduate Credit are Available.
Level Guide: All Levels
Deadline to sign up: July 12

Sculpting Figures in Terra Cotta
and Other Sculpting Media
Instructor: Dr. Danuta Zamojska-Hutchins
August 2-5, 12-4pm each day
Cost: M$95 & NM$120
A supply list will be available in the Box Office. One 25# brick of clay will be provided per participant, extra clay will be available for purchase.
This hands-on studio workshop includes techniques and styles of sculpting in three clay/clay like media: terra cotta, della rubio, and a home-oven fireable new marble-like clay. The sculpting process will start at producing different textures in these media. Embossing, imprinting, tool-marking, sieve extruding, and hand forming of these will consider slab-building, coil-shaping and overlays on select (convex/concave, and other) armatures to produce wall reliefs, medallions, and other formations, exploring the possibilities and pushing beyond the limitations, and customary treatments of each medium. Students may select their own type of final shapes, figures and sculpting methods. Images and art books of most outstanding sculptural works will be provided and analyzed in terms of their aesthetic values, composition, shapes, and proportions. (From the ancient classical European sculpture and historical Chinese works to the pre-Columbian terra cottas - all kinds of images will be discussed and exemplified.)
*Available for Teacher Re-certification and Graduate Credit.
Level Guide: Intermediate, Advanced
Deadline to Sign Up: July 19
Thank you!
 
Katie Meyer
Education Director
Pearson Lakes Art Center
712-332-7013, ext. 101

Puppetry: An Effective Teaching Tool: June 21-25, 2010

Eulenspiegel professional development opportunity. Please contact Monica with questions. Register by June 6.
Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre Co.
319 N. Calhoun St.
West Liberty, IA. 52776
319-627-2487
http://www.puppetspuppets.com

Figure drawing class opportunity: June 17, 18, 21, 22 & 23, 2010

If you are looking for something to “reboot” your art brain  there is still room in our summer hands-on art professional development class at Grand View. You will receive 2 credits through Heartland. The format will be similar to last year except the theme is the figure. You may sign up today by entering the activity number: FA016199711101 to access the course or search the general catalog at Heartland PD catalog for Drawing, Painting, Multi-Media/Figure Study.
 
Mirium D. Alshouse Ed.D
Art Coordinator
Curriculum Department
901 Walnut 6C42
Des Moines, Iowa 50309-3506
Telephone 515-242-7645  FAX 515-242-7702
web site: dmpsmart.org

June 17-18  Journaling for Self-Expression, Pam Dennis / Barb Vaske, Ogden studios.

Can be taken for Drake credit.

Artists Pam Dennis and Barb Vaske will be conducting a two-day workshop at Pam's studio / acreage in rural Ogden. We will explore the Artist's Way techniques and Right Brain theory, creating a mixed media journal using collage, weaving, and Mexican tin foil. Time is scheduled for individual journaling in the gardens.  A material fee of $35 will be payable to the instructors at class (includes all art supplies, drinks and garden lunch). Offered through Heartland AEA: https://prodev.aea11.k12.ia.us/4DCGI/FA016599991101INV*
 
 July 26 & 27 Cross Cultural Connections Using Metal Foil, Barb Vaske / Pam Dennis, Ankeny Art Center. 

Can be taken for Drake credit. 

Learn how to create new projects using metal foil for cultural studies. Lecture will include information on Mexico, Ukraine and Japan and how to integrate designs and symbols into metal foil projects for the classroom. Studio time includes creating your own samples as well as working on a collaborative metal foil piece. Both instructors work with hundreds of students to create large scale permanent artworks and will share tips on working with large groups. The finished collaborative work will be donated to the Ankeny Art Center. The artwork will be photographed on the last day. There will be a wine and cheese reception at the conclusion of the course.

A material fee of $25 will be payable to the Ankeny Art Center on the first day of class (includes all art supplies, drinks and snacks).
https://prodev.aea11.k12.ia.us/4DCGI/FA016899991101INV*

From Donna Davilla: Summer course offerings include the following:

Art/Poetry: Making Connections

Target Audience: Art and Language Arts, Grades 1-12

Art can be the motivator for many curriculum subjects. Meeting at the Des Moines Art Center, participants will study and write poetry while examining the permanent museum collection. Participants will have an opportunity to interact with selected works of art of their choice. Inference, tone, and poetry styles will be explored.
Activity Number: FA011399991101
Dates: June 10 & 11, 2010  (100% attendance is required for credit.)
Times: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Location: Des Moines Art Center
Address: 4700 Grand Avenue, Des Moines

Sculptural Bookmaking

Target Audience: Art, Language Arts, Science, Gifted and Talented, Grades 4-12

Explore bookmaking using unique three-dimensional forms. Generate
student excitement for reading, writing, and science through the creation of
Tunnel books and books related to organic forms.
The registration fee includes a $10 materials fee.
Activity Number: FA015192111101
Dates: June 17 & 18, 2010  (100% attendance is required for credit.)This is just a reminder that AEA classes are filling up.  My Sculptural Bookmaking class in June has a wait list, so I am offering it again July 1 & 2.
Times: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Location: Johnston AEA Office
Address: 6500 Corporate Dr., Johnston

Art/Science: Making Connections

Target Audience: Art, Science, all grade levels including early childhood

Meeting at the Botanical Center, this course will focus on art with experiential
activities related to science. These active lessons can be adjusted as
appropriate and made applicable to the desired grade level or ability of
students. Participants will observe, explore and discover how to apply this
method in their classroom, then write and present a lesson. Examples will be
created for classroom use. Participants should bring a 100% cotton T-shirt,
apron, or fabric 12" square or larger for printing herbal leaf patterns and
magazines that reflect their personal interests for cutting.
Activity Number: FA009999991101
Dates: June 24 & 25, 2010  (100% attendance is required for credit.)
Times: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Location: Botanical Center
Address: 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines

Please sign up through the AEA website:  www.aea11.k12.ia.us

Should you have additional questions, you can reach me at the contact numbers & address below.  Hope to see you there!

Donna Davilla
Fine Arts Consultant

arteducator@mchsi.com
1441 Beaver Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50311
515-255-5715