Teaching through Making

Teaching Through Making invites K-12 art educators to explore how hands-on, multi-medium art making can deepen student engagement and learning. Through practical demonstrations and guided exploration, participants will experiment with a range of materials and processes adaptable across grade levels. The session emphasizes creative problem-solving, choice-based instruction, and meaningful connections between process and concept. Educators will leave with fresh strategies, classroom-ready ideas, and renewed inspiration for teaching through active making.

Learner Outcomes

Apply hands-on, process-based approaches to foster creative thinking and problem-solving.

Integrate multi-medium art making strategies that support diverse learning styles and grade levels.

Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) Tenets
Engaged, Supported, and Challenged

Date
April 20

Time
8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Location
Crooked Tree Arts Center, Petoskey

Audience
Art teachers grades K-12

Keynote Presenter
Anne, Morningstar, Professor of Art + Design, North Central Michigan College