School Visits
Talks
When I visit schools, I provide four grade-level-appropriate talks per day, each lasting about 45 minutes (or your average class interval).
My fee for local schools (under an hour's drive from Schenectady, NY) is $900.
For schools over an hour's drive, I ask $1,200 plus travel expenses.
I offer discounts to schools or districts who bring me to their area for a multi-school visit.
My fee for local schools (under an hour's drive from Schenectady, NY) is $900.
For schools over an hour's drive, I ask $1,200 plus travel expenses.
I offer discounts to schools or districts who bring me to their area for a multi-school visit.
Pre-K
I read Look!, do a "call-out" game with colors and shapes, and then lead a collage-craft activity. Teacher assistance needed. Best for small groups - one or two classes together.
K-3rd
How do you make your art? Find out with this interactive demonstration. The students and I discuss where to find information for our artwork, nonfiction and fiction stories, I show them an original illustration, art materials, and then demonstrate the process of making a collage. Best for small groups - two or three classes together.
I read Look!, do a "call-out" game with colors and shapes, and then lead a collage-craft activity. Teacher assistance needed. Best for small groups - one or two classes together.
K-3rd
How do you make your art? Find out with this interactive demonstration. The students and I discuss where to find information for our artwork, nonfiction and fiction stories, I show them an original illustration, art materials, and then demonstrate the process of making a collage. Best for small groups - two or three classes together.
4th-8th
Being an illustrator is like being a detective. In this image-packed presentation, I show students how I do research for my artwork and writing, plus how revision is an important part of any project. Overhead projector and screen required. Larger groups okay - three or four four or five classes together.
Being an illustrator is like being a detective. In this image-packed presentation, I show students how I do research for my artwork and writing, plus how revision is an important part of any project. Overhead projector and screen required. Larger groups okay - three or four four or five classes together.
Workshops
Schools who incorporate a hands-on workshop often invite me for two days. They select a few groups to do the workshop with, and then have me do talks for the rest of the student body.
Because of differences in how schools plan their workshops with me, it is best contact me to determine my fee.
Because of differences in how schools plan their workshops with me, it is best contact me to determine my fee.
The Magic Flute Workshop
For grades 3 - 6. One 90 minute session. A creative hands-on workshop combining art, music, discussion of literary concepts such as setting and character.
Description & Photos
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NY Arts Standards: 1, 2, 3, 4
For grades 3 - 6. One 90 minute session. A creative hands-on workshop combining art, music, discussion of literary concepts such as setting and character.
Description & Photos
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RI.3-5.1-6
SL.1-6
NY Arts Standards: 1, 2, 3, 4
Collage Workshop
For grades K- 8. Two 40-minute sessions. Students learn my technique of blotting and spattering paper, and then make their own collages based on classroom themes: nature, science, language arts, etc. The use of an art room is preferred, and art supplies must be supplied by the school. Requires a 2-day visit because of paint-drying time.
Description & Photos
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RI.K-2.1,2,3,4,7
RI.3-5.7,8
W.K.1-3
SL.K-5.1-6
NY Arts Standards: 1, 2, 3
For grades K- 8. Two 40-minute sessions. Students learn my technique of blotting and spattering paper, and then make their own collages based on classroom themes: nature, science, language arts, etc. The use of an art room is preferred, and art supplies must be supplied by the school. Requires a 2-day visit because of paint-drying time.
Description & Photos
RL.K-5.1-9
RI.K-2.1,2,3,4,7
RI.3-5.7,8
W.K.1-3
SL.K-5.1-6
NY Arts Standards: 1, 2, 3
Storymaking Workshop
For grades 1-8. Using spontaneous creative writing and visual exercises, students will explore their connection to texts. Students write and illustrate their own story based on their observations. Texts can be books the class is studying, folktales, or poetry. This workshop is a terrific way to help students enter into reading material on a personal level. Session length and number vary.
Description & Photos
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RI.K-4.1,2,3,7,8,9
W.K-2.1-8
W.3-5.1-5
SL.K-5.1-6
L.K-5.1-6
NY Arts Standards: 1, 2, 3
For grades 1-8. Using spontaneous creative writing and visual exercises, students will explore their connection to texts. Students write and illustrate their own story based on their observations. Texts can be books the class is studying, folktales, or poetry. This workshop is a terrific way to help students enter into reading material on a personal level. Session length and number vary.
Description & Photos
RL.K-5.1,2,3,6,7
RI.K-4.1,2,3,7,8,9
W.K-2.1-8
W.3-5.1-5
SL.K-5.1-6
L.K-5.1-6
NY Arts Standards: 1, 2, 3
Writer in Residence
For grades K - 8. Capital Region Schools only. I am a huge supporter of Lucy Calkins’ Columbia Writing Workshop, and love working with children to deepen their understanding of the art of personal narrative writing. Invite me into your classroom throughout the course of a Writer’s Workshop unit and we will work together to develop concepts and strengthen students’ writing.
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For grades K - 8. Capital Region Schools only. I am a huge supporter of Lucy Calkins’ Columbia Writing Workshop, and love working with children to deepen their understanding of the art of personal narrative writing. Invite me into your classroom throughout the course of a Writer’s Workshop unit and we will work together to develop concepts and strengthen students’ writing.
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