Art Educator Workshops

Learn about the variety of continually developing tools that are available for AI image generation. As AI tools become more ubiquitous, it can be beneficial for teachers to keep up on the technology to guide students towards it's responsible use.

In this three-day workshop focused on K-12 and college level art education, experience three different topics, mediums, and studio spaces to gain inspiration for classroom teaching.

Explore the fascinating history of Alebrijes, Mexican folk art sculptures of fantastical creatures, and discover the symbolic significance behind these whimsical beings.

The visual arts provide creative entry points for the exploration of identity. From ancient times to now, and around the world, artists have shared stories and images of personal, familial and cultural identities. Through facilitated gallery tours and activities at the Minneapolis Institute of Art followed by art making at MCAD, gain the tools for designing lessons around the topic of identity that support State Standards in the Arts and Social Studies, including Ethnic Studies.

Explore the creative possibilities of digital art, inspired by traditional approaches and processes, with a special focus on different methods and techniques in Adobe Photoshop.

This workshop is geared towards adventurous individuals eager to explore new creative terrain and the art educator who wants to expand the way they think about drawing.

Wade deeper into the painting process and venture into a naturalistic way of painting, while acquiring curriculum ideas for the classroom.