Wed, Dec 11: 5-7p
at The Newport Theater: 956 W Newport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

It’s time to get our hands dirty and mix things up a little!  This surprisingly soothing workshop introduces a set of connected movement and making workshops that help little bodies practice both fine and gross motor skills while learning how movement and mark-making intersect.  We’ll explore texture, color mixing, tool control skills, and movement activities that help tie it all together.  Though the activities in this workshop are designed for Pre-K, we have found all activities are appropriate for K-2, and many activities can be adapted for older grades with minor variations.  One thing we know for sure—EVERYONE who has tried these activities begs to do them again—even the teachers taking our workshops!  

Participants will:

·      Learn a suite of activities which introduce “art making” concepts that bridge disciplines and provide a foundation for future arts learning in multiple disciplines.

·      Make connections with introductory math, science, and writing skills through measuring, experimenting, and guided mark-making.

·      Process pathways and patterns with both gross and fine motor skills, drawing both literal and figurative lines between the ideas of “movement” and “making.”

·      Engage their students’ tactile understanding of the world through interaction with a variety of tools, textures, and their own bodies.