MPTCA 2025

Get ready to delve into the world of chalk and oil pastels with an exciting workshop that will elevate your art projects. Unleash your students' creativity as they create a stunning Alberta landscape using a 1-point perspective and bring a vibrant watermelon still to life. The difficulty level can be tailored to suit the grade level being taught. By the end, you'll have three completed projects and access to step-by-step instructional PowerPoint presentations and links to the YouTube instructional videos. This workshop has a $10 art supply fee for all grade levels. Get ready to ignite your students' passion for art! PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED Contact the speaker at orzelski@ualberta.ca *$10.00 registration fee.

Session Objectives:
1. Understand and apply the concept of 1-point perspective when creating an Alberta landscape, demonstrating an understanding of depth and spatial relationships in artworks.
2. Demonstrate proficiency in using chalk and oil pastels to create vibrant and realistic watermelon still life, showcasing blending and layering techniques.
3. Develop an appreciation for art and creativity through hands-on participation in the workshop, fostering a passion for artistic expression and exploration.

Join this exciting workshop designed specifically for elementary and junior high teachers, where you'll discover two captivating projects your students will love! Dive into a creative adventure involving cutting, gluing, painting and collaging. You'll guide your students in creating a vibrant mixed-media representation of one of Alberta's beautiful cities, capturing its unique charm and history. Tailored to various grade levels, this workshop demonstrates how to seamlessly integrate this project across different subjects, enriching your curriculum. Each participant will receive links to the YouTube instructional video and the PowerPoint presentation to use in their art classroom. All art materials are provided for a $10 fee. Come and ignite your classroom with creativity and cross-curricular magic! PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED Contact the speaker at orzelski@ualberta.ca

Session Objectives:
1. Teachers will learn how to guide students in creating a vibrant mixed-media representation of a city, fostering creativity and artistic expression among students.
2. Participants will understand how to seamlessly integrate the city project across different subjects, enriching the curriculum and promoting cross-curricular learning.
3. Educators will gain the skills to use YouTube instructional videos and PowerPoint presentations to enhance art instruction in their classrooms, effectively utilizing technology as a teaching tool.