Three Professional Development Art Events coming this summer!
All-inclusive Food & Lodging
Two-Day Workshop
All-inclusive Food & Lodging
Looking to enjoy some art professional development time in the country?
A Whitney Hill retreat might be just what you are looking for.
Returning for its 10th year, this country art retreat is hosted by Whitney Hill in Hickory Valley, TN
A historic home with connections to the Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney family, the house has been lovingly restored by its owner, Regina Brotherton. Guests will enjoy meals in the main dining room, and work each morning and afternoon in the studio barn.
Expand your visual arts education with new art lessons that follow National Core Arts Standards
Enjoy a morning and afternoon work session on both Friday and Saturday, trying out over 15 projects that teach valuable skills for elementary students. Work at your own pace, and focus on those you know will work best for your students.
Enjoy getting pampered while you focus on your art projects during this creative weekend.
Regina’s decorating skills are only surpassed by her her skills in the kitchen. A hearty breakfast, lunch, appetizer and dinner is included, and all are served with lots of southern tales that go with everything Regina creates.
Complete 14 hours of professional development credits in one all-inclusive weekend!
The final cost of the weekend ranges from $1497 – $1747, depending on if you choose a basic, premium or VIP room. This covers all art supplies, lodging and food for the weekend, with the exception of alcoholic beverages (BYOB).
WHITNEY HILL RETREATS
Save your spot for this country retreat.
There is a limit of 10 guests per weekend.
A $200 will keep a space for you. Use the button below to make your deposit today. Currently the June event has 8 spots and July has 9 openings left.
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Or how about a two-day workshop in Reston, VA near Washington, D.C.?
An event at the Harrison is a new workshop added this year.
Attend two daily classes in the business center of the Harrison apartment building
Enjoy morning and afternoon work sessions on both Friday and Saturday, trying out over 15 projects that teach valuable skills. Work at your own pace, and focus on those you know will work best for your students. Earn a certificate for 14 hours of PD time.
Choose your own lodging in the vicinity, to fit your own needs
There are many hotels and Air B&Bs within walking distance. If you live close enough to drive from home and attend each day, that is welcome too. Both days include an afternoon lunch. Reston Town Center is a 10-minute walk with lots of options for evening meals.
Expand your visual arts education with new art lessons that follow National Core Arts Standards
Watch the creativity and inspiration that happens when a larger group of teachers (up to 20 guests) all work side by side. The energy and ideas can be contagious!
Complete 14 hours of professional development credits in one weekend!
Cost of the two-day workshop is $625 and includes two lunches and all supplies (not lodging). Come early and enjoy a welcoming party on Thursday night.
Add a day of gallery hopping to your Reston weekend with this VIP upgrade!
Extend your stay in Reston for a day and let’s go gallery hopping together! We’ll have our own private driver on July 13th to help us see as many museums and landmarks as possible. The National Gallery of Art, the Portrait Gallery, the Smithsonian and more. The VIP option is $995 and includes the workshop and tour day.
RESTON WEEKEND WORKSHOP
Save your spot for this special workshop. Space is limited to 20 seats.
A $100 deposit will keep a seat for you. Use the button below to make your deposit today. Currently 18 spaces are available.
Would support for requesting funds from your school help?
No problem, here are links to form letters for each event.
Learn from someone who’s been making art with kids for over 20 years.
When you sideline your graphic art career for volunteering at your kid’s kindergarten class, it turns out all kinds of things are possible. It can lead to the PTA hiring you as a their school’s professional expert art teacher, and then taking on some afterschool classes as well. And when blogging comes along, and you get your ideas out on the internet, you might get a chance to publish your own book too! [See Sharpie Art Projects for Kids] When you learn new projects at an APFK weekend, you can rest assured you’re learning real lessons that work with real kids from someone who get her start on the ground, and in the classroom.
Here are the projects covered in both retreats and workshop.
Day One: 2D Day
Collage Bees
Crayon and Watercolor Batik
Watercolor Resist Dandelions
Coffee Filter Collages
Raptor Texture Rubbings
Metallic Marker Jellyfish
Day Two: 3D Day
Air Dry Clay Starfish
Air Dry Clay Ladybugs and Owls
Cardboard Houses
Paper Mache Bowls
Graffiti Name Fence
Chihuly Bowls
