Hands-on Art workshops for Teachers
Take an eye-opening journey during a one-day professional development workshop designed to introduce teachers to the world of art and the ways it can be used to awaken the imagination and enhance classroom learning. This workshop emphasizes artworks as a point of departure for classroom projects. Works of art can provide a foundation upon which your students can build skills in problem solving, critical thinking and communication while developing their own creative and expressive style. The program treats teachers as both learners and educators and is a great way to introduce student teachers to the Museum. Workshop themes can be customized to support the interests of your group. General topics include:

• Works of art and the PA Standards in the visual arts: making connections
• Active looking and discussion of artworks in the Museum's permanent collection
  • In-gallery activities promoting visual literacy and language skill development
  • Studio-based sessions
  • Methods for integrating art across the curriculum
  • Identification of teaching resources and methods for supporting art education in the classroom

Option A - Full-Day Workshop
Length: 6 hours
Cost: $25 per participant including all materials
Participants: minimum 10, maximum 30

Option B - Half-Day Workshop
Length: 3 hours
Cost: $12 per participant including all materials
Participants: minimum 10, maximum 30

Option C - Workshop Sampler (ideal for student teachers)
Length: 1.5 hours
Cost: $7 per participant including all materials
Participants: minimum 10, maximum 30

Custom Workshops for Teachers
Don't quite see what you're looking for? The Education Department can design a professional development workshop tailored to the needs of teachers from a single school, a group of teachers from a district, or a cross-section of teachers from an Intermediate Unit. Instruction may study a single collection area in depth or explore a theme or art-based concept across the Museum's collection. Workshop topics, formats and fees vary depending on the request.

To discuss how the Education Department can meet your staff development needs, please call Lise Dubé, Director of Education at 610-432-4333, ext. 38.