Workshops for teachers on various themes integrating the arts which can be used in lessons and performances.

The “Creative Process in the Classroom” workshop helps teachers design ideas using art, music, poetry, drama, dance and creative composition in accordance with the Massachusetts Frameworks in the arts as well as related topics in science, history, math and language arts. The units reinforce concepts taught in a wide range of curriculum topics, including past examples of animal habitats, the solar system, weather, ancient civilizations, famous authors, ocean life, and more. The interactive and mulitmedia lessons offer opportunities for students to learn how to create original and engaging integrated arts units based on various subject matters in each art form.

Sample workshop: ‘Making Music Through the Arts’

Boston Symphony Orchestra
Full details at www.BSO.org

Participants will have fun exploring and designing unique artworks and creative composition based on activities using the paintings of Joan Miro, Pablo Picasso, Stuart Davis, Henri Matisse, and other famous artists. Through floor puzzle paintings, poetry of haiku and cinquain, dance movements, visual art, jazz and twelve-tone music, we will observe the concepts of shape, line, color and design as it relates to melody, rhythm, harmony and form in various art works. We will also create unique musical sound compositions in small ensemble groups to describe these various paintings and poems. Hand outs of songs and artworks with lesson plans will be provided to use for performances and general classroom lessons. This workshop is suitable for all specialists and general teachers in grades K-8. Background in art is not necessary.