Come learn about the history and symbolism of a “Triskele."These globes can be created using hand-rendered or digital illustrations on paper. This project is an outstanding exercise in teaching students how to negotiate design solutions for converting a flat design into a three-dimensional object to play with, gift or simply admire. A myriad of connective lessons in illustration and design can be woven into creating these globes, elementary up to high school level courses. You’ll be given hands-on instruction on how to make these surprising easy to assemble globes.

Come explore sculpture to relief projects for students of various ages and abilities using paper towel and toilet paper tubes.

Want to engage your students in a paper engineering festival? We have mustered up some creative models, as well as exciting methods of altering and personalizing them. The practice, patience and precision of Origami reinforces spatial and kinesthetic skills, and more! Media and resources for all learners will be supplied by instructors. Marvelous Models await you!

Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) is a methodology to teach students of all ages and backgrounds how to analyze art. Using any artwork, the facilitator asks three questions to engage discussion. Participants describe what they see and the facilitator connects each person's response and elevates the vocabulary by paraphrasing. A VTS session can be any length of time and can be lead by teachers of all subject areas.

Come have a "Monster" good time learning about three different collaboration projects! In this workshop you will see examples of elementary students imaginative monster drawings. These drawings were then recreated by high school students using three different mediums including drawing, sewing and clay. You will leave the workshop with lots or resources, handouts and samples.

Come learn about and create different projects using clay. An evening of fun, collaboration, and colleagueship. Dinner will be provided, as well as resources, handouts, and giveaways! This event's space is limited, so register early to ensure your spot.

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A $10 deposit/check is required to reserve your spot for this special event. This will be returned to you when you attend the event. If you do not attend, you forfeit your deposit. Please make checks out to "Suffolk County Art Leaders Association (SCALA)" and mail to SCALA at PO Box 1406, Selden, NY 11784.

This workshop is designed for the art teacher to bring some fun and light hearted competition into your art classroom. Teachers will have the opportunity to play and construct some of the games presented. Students will be given experiences to promote learning of art concepts, vocabulary and classroom procedures, along with team building. An “All hands on deck” approach is used to get your students involved in their learning process where everyone is a winner!

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Enjoy a tour of Long Island's Best. This juried HS exhibition will be celebrating its 28th year! Become inspired by the next generation of young artists! Also on view will be Recent Acquisitions, including paintings, sculptures, and prints that the Museum has thoughtfully collected since 2019. Just a few of the artists in the show will be Deborah Buck, Layla Ali, Odili Donald Odita, Richard Mayhew, and others! Using works of art on view, get hands-on utilizing various media. Projects will be designed for both elementary and HS classes.

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A $10 deposit/check is required to reserve your spot for this special event. This will be returned to you when you attend the event. If you do not attend, you forfeit your deposit. Please make checks out to "Suffolk County Art Leaders Association (SCALA)" and mail to SCALA at PO Box 1406, Selden, NY 11784.

How can you bring a method of drawing beautiful lines and patterns, “one stroke at a time” to your students? This class will introduce you to the Zentangle method and give you the basic tools for creating simple to complex individual and collaborative works. Join us for a relaxing and inspiring drawing experience. Materials will be supplied by instructor.

Join Artist/Art Educator Bonnie Schwartz as you learn how to use the magical and unique medium of Alcohol Ink in your classroom. You will be amazed by the intense pigmentation, variety of colors, and multiple uses of Alcohol Ink! Then tour the exhibits on view, including The Power of Two: Artist Couples of Long Island at the Long Island Museum with educators. Alchohol Ink is most suitable for middle and upper grade classrooms, but all teachers are encouraged to join us to get creative and socialize at this end of the season event!

A $10 deposit/check is required to reserve your spot for this special event. This will be returned to you when you attend the event. If you do not attend, you forfeit your deposit. Please make checks out to "Suffolk County Art Leaders Association (SCALA)" and mail to SCALA at PO Box 1406, Selden, NY 11784.