This workshop utilizes the beloved children’s book as inspiration for cross-curricular integration that demonstrates how the visual arts are a powerful tool for teaching literacy skills. Participants engage in hands-activities, investigate how to utilize tools and strategies presented, and receive CCSS and NGSS aligned lesson plans. The workshop coincides with the Gallo Center for the Art’s production of The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

Due to high demand, the SCOE Ceramics Tips & Tricks Workshop is back, expanded, and better than ever!  Learn tips and techniques for hand-building with kiln-fire clay in this exciting workshop led by VAPA "fan favorite" instructor, ceramic artist, and Enochs HS Art Teacher, Liana Scoto.  Liana breaks down how to easily build with clay, and facilitates student success for all.  Participants will experience hands-on building with clay, and design, create, and glaze a ceramic fish.  This workshop consists of three evenings due to the time needed to create a ceramic artwork from start to fi

What does it mean to be a maker, and how can educators use the power of making in the classroom? In this workshop, participants define Maker education and experience how profound making integrates multiple subjects through a rigorous hands-on activity. All activities align to CCSS Language Arts, CCSS Math, NGSS Science, and California Arts Standards through the integration of reading, writing, sketching, planning, engineering, building, coding, and presenting.

Revitalize and renew your winter-themed projects!

Join us for an exciting and engaging night of hands-on arts integration and arts making!  This workshop, inspired by the winter season focuses on integrating elements of winter, and books about winter into classroom curricula and the visual arts.  Attendees will participate in the making of four full arts projects and will receive lesson plans for four projects.  Provided lesson plans align to VAPA and CCSS Standards.

What does it mean to be a maker, and how can educators use the power of making in the classroom? In this workshop, participants define Maker education and experience how profound making integrates multiple subjects through a rigorous hands-on activity. All activities align to CCSS Language Arts, CCSS Math, NGSS Science, and California Arts Standards through the integration of reading, writing, sketching, planning, engineering, building, coding, and presenting.

Join us for an exciting and engaging night of arts integration and arts making!  This workshop, inspired by the spring season, focuses on integrating elements of spring, and books about spring into classroom curricula and the visual arts. Attendees will participate in the making of four full arts projects (new projects from previous year) and will receive lesson plans for four projects.  Provided lesson plans align to VAPA and CCSS Standards.