Cultural Arts Workshops for Teachers
As part of the Journey Program, the Huntington Arts Council offers an annual series of Cultural Arts Workshops for teachers. This professional development opportunity earns in-service credit for teachers in keeping with their district policy. Workshops are free for teachers in participating districts, but are open to outside districts for $15 per workshop.
This year's series will be hosted by South Huntington UFSD at Stimson Middle School, 401 Oakwood Rd., Huntington Station and will run from 4:30pm-7:30pm.
Wednesday, October 7th, 2009
"Dia de los Muertos"
Tlisza Jaurique, a Mexica/Yaqui/Basque/Xicana multi-media artist, will tell us about the rich history and various art forms behind Mexico's Day of the Dead celebration. After discussing many different aspects of this traditional holiday, participants will make sugar skulls and construct their own public "ofrenda," a traditional altar to honor the deceased.
Wednesday, October 14th, 2009
"Communicating the Beauty of Nature Through Art"
Michael Fairchild, traveling photographer and documentary filmmaker, will discuss the various ways to capture the beauty of nature and cultures through a camera lens. Participants will watch two of Fairchild's films and engage in a discussion about photography technique, choosing the subject matter, and maintaining cultural sensitivity.
Wednesday, October 21st, 2009
"Let's Go to China!"
Patricia Shih, celebrated Chinese American performing artist, will introduce various aspects of Chinese culture including history and language. The workshop will feature a discussion of traditional and contemporary Chinese music and instruments. Participants will also make Chinese paper lanterns.
Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
"Traditional and Contemporary Native American Beadwork"
Andrea Godoy, Shinnecock artisan and Program Development Coordinator for the Shinnecock Nation Cultural Center and Museum, will highlight the beauty and brilliance of traditional Native American beadwork. Participants will learn to bead on a loom and will make their own beaded bracelets and rings.
Wednesday, November 4th, 2009
"Dance Forms of the African Caribbean Diaspora"
Marcea Daiter, African American dance educator and artistic director, will examine the various elements of African culture and their influence on the dance forms of the African Caribbean Diaspora. Workshop will include a discussion of the music, costumes, and history of these dance forms. Teachers will then create their own music movement paintings.
This year's Cultural Arts Workshops are now open for registration!
Please contact Caitlin Apostoli, Arts-in-Education Coordinator at (631) 271-8423 x14 or capostoli@huntingtonarts.org to register.
