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Teaching Visual Art to the Visually Impaired: Art Educators’ Workshop

Teaching Visual Art to the Visually Impaired: Art Educators’ Workshop with Muck Artist in Residence Erin Schalk
Wednesday, Nov 17th 10-12pm
Free; Registration required
*snacks included

This professional development-centered workshop will teach art educators basic principles, techniques, and etiquette for teaching visual art to students with low vision or total blindness. Participants will gain an understanding of how to adjust traditional art techniques, media, and studio set-up to promote increased accessibility. The workshop will also cover methods for emphasizing the tactile and auditory aspects of art, and all participants will receive resource guides with sample projects and recommended art materials for the blind and visually impaired.


Earlier Event: November 4
Dr. James Young Arts Legacy Award
Later Event: November 20
Tactile Art Workshop for Kids & Teens