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Teacher PD &

conferences

Tailored PD Experiences

Create a professional development experience that works for your team—book a single session or combine both Pedagogical and Studio Workshops for a full day of art education and creativity. I’ll work with you to design a valuable, impactful PD that meets your goals, fits within your schedule, and maximizes your budget.

flexible
options

customizable
schedule

balanced
learning

budget
friendly

Honoured to Provide Impactful PD at:

Pedagogical Sessions

Develop a strong foundation in planning and teaching art, with a focus on instructional strategies, lesson planning, and understanding materials to boost classroom engagement.

instructional
strategies

lesson
planning

material
mastery

guided
planning

Teacher PD & Conference

Planning for Success
Breathe New Life Into Your Art Lessons

Recharge your creative batteries and give your art lessons a refresh. If you struggle with burnout and overwhelm when it comes to planning and/or executing your art lessons, this one is for you!

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Time: 90-120 minutes

Matisse

Exploring with Enthusiasm
Engaging Kids in Exhibition Spaces

Perfect team building and PD for educators & facilitators that work in gallery, museum, or exhibition settings looking to infuse their programming with fresh perspective, activities, and resources! Customizable for programs that cater to all ages and abilities.

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Time: 90-120 minutes

studio SESSIONS

Engage in hands-on art-making that deepens material knowledge and fosters creativity, with each participant creating their own artwork to bring back to the classroom.

hands-on
creation

collaborative learning

creativity
& expression

tangible
takeaway

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Acrylic Painting:
Working With a Reference Image

A well-rounded workshop in acrylics. Soak up all the research-backed mental health benefits of art making with an Acrylic Painting Workshop. Excellent for building skill, confidence, and adding to your creative tool box.

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Time: 180 minutes

Medium: Acrylic Paint

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Introduction to Watercolour

Tired of patchy, muddy watercolours? Watercolour paints are some of the easiest to bring into the classroom, and yet are widely under utilised for fear of splotchy, messy work. Do not let that fear get the best of you! Book this session and build the skills and confidence you need to bring watercolours into your classroom.

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Time: 120-180 minutes

Medium: Watercolour

PD Oil Pastel

Oil Pastels
Explore & Create

Unlock the vibrant potential of oil pastels in this hands-on workshop designed to empower teachers with new techniques and creative approaches. Create practical classroom resources, build confidence, and bring the joy of drawing into your curriculum. Perfect for both beginners and experienced artists, this session aligns with the Alberta Program of Studies to inspire and engage your students.

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Time: 180 minutes

Medium: Oil Pastels

Classroom Watercolour

Sample an In-School Field-Trip

Explore ArtVentures’ in-school field trips with this hands-on sample. On top of experiencing first hand the benefits of ArtVentures’ in school field trips, sampling ArtVentures programs also doubles as an impeccable team-building opportunity.​

PD Planning for Success

Custom PD
Tailored to You

Need a workshop tailored to your specific needs? Whether it’s addressing unique challenges or exploring new art forms, I’m here to create a custom session that fits your requirements or solves your unique pain point. Let’s work together to design an engaging and effective art experience for your group! Available for Pedagogical Sessions and Studio Workshops.

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Time: 90-180 minutes

"The art workshop really brought our team closer together. We learned how to collaborate creatively, which will make a big difference in how we work together on future projects."

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