Photo documentation from some classes I've taught. For older learners, many haven't created art since they were children and are enjoying the process. I work with all ages and our focus is on the development of interest in varied art media and enjoying the actions of making.
![working with wood](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6b768f_a55784899d5b4e43a4687d3f4eba711e~mv2_d_4272_2848_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_653,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/6b768f_a55784899d5b4e43a4687d3f4eba711e~mv2_d_4272_2848_s_4_2.jpg)
Students made their own fidget spinners out of wood and cardboard
![Saturday School Yarn Project](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6b768f_163e7e5f646a48288c86b7fcb565edff~mv2_d_4272_2848_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_653,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/6b768f_163e7e5f646a48288c86b7fcb565edff~mv2_d_4272_2848_s_4_2.jpg)
Student lead class based on finger crocheting. We had several different ways students could crochet: from finger crocheting, crocheting, twisting yarn and braiding.
![Free drawing space](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6b768f_6d00e302acae47f19315f4fa05498ced~mv2_d_4272_2848_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_653,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/6b768f_6d00e302acae47f19315f4fa05498ced~mv2_d_4272_2848_s_4_2.jpg)
Having an art space with no restrictions allows students to express their feelings and thoughts
![Finger Crocheting](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6b768f_0cfcbb292d114451bb6def50d3205456~mv2_d_2848_4272_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_1470,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/6b768f_0cfcbb292d114451bb6def50d3205456~mv2_d_2848_4272_s_4_2.jpg)
I based this class on a student who loves to finger crochet and showed the entire class how to do this. We made a class lesson based on yarn crocheting and yarn installations
![Children painting](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6b768f_1acd5df97b934afd98ddf1541e5cb618.jpg/v1/fill/w_320,h_240,al_c,q_80,enc_avif,quality_auto/6b768f_1acd5df97b934afd98ddf1541e5cb618.jpg)
After school art program was funded by an Art grant at The Quaint Corner Children's museum
![Children working on paintings](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6b768f_8953ed5d6e7e4dc7b2640c283e82f66c.jpg/v1/fill/w_800,h_600,al_c,q_85,enc_avif,quality_auto/6b768f_8953ed5d6e7e4dc7b2640c283e82f66c.jpg)
![Upcycled art project pt.1](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6b768f_9bf8e8abb2b6474a894ebd06a11b6b01.jpg/v1/fill/w_960,h_576,al_c,q_85,enc_avif,quality_auto/6b768f_9bf8e8abb2b6474a894ebd06a11b6b01.jpg)
Based on Vik Muniz's art piece we began to explore ideas for our teaching assignment.
![Upcycled art project pt. 2](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6b768f_1fd391d00dd24704b3b57a7e4ae3195d.jpg/v1/fill/w_960,h_576,al_c,q_85,enc_avif,quality_auto/6b768f_1fd391d00dd24704b3b57a7e4ae3195d.jpg)
Student classmates and I work together to come up with how-to's for our class teaching assignment
![Teaching classmates](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6b768f_57f6d7204ddd43f69cea52c9986d9f6f.jpg/v1/fill/w_640,h_640,al_c,q_85,enc_avif,quality_auto/6b768f_57f6d7204ddd43f69cea52c9986d9f6f.jpg)
Showing classmates how to use an art tool, an iron, to collage their fabric pieces.
![Having fun while creating](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6b768f_4261c5cf664647de9fcf1eb0e38aa2a5.jpg/v1/fill/w_640,h_640,al_c,q_85,enc_avif,quality_auto/6b768f_4261c5cf664647de9fcf1eb0e38aa2a5.jpg)
Many adult learners often find, once they start to paint/create, they could do more then they realized. This is truly what I appreciate from this experience as a teacher.
![Painting for the first time](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6b768f_b08a75bdb45f44bdb35a94960bc6a2dd.jpg/v1/fill/w_640,h_640,al_c,q_85,enc_avif,quality_auto/6b768f_b08a75bdb45f44bdb35a94960bc6a2dd.jpg)
Many adult learners have not painted since childhood. It is a big change for them and often worry about the outcome. We encourage them on basics and allow them to express themselves.
![Adult learner explores colors](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6b768f_fa73d8e1635d48e89fb7548ddc7d9d3d.jpg/v1/fill/w_640,h_640,al_c,q_85,enc_avif,quality_auto/6b768f_fa73d8e1635d48e89fb7548ddc7d9d3d.jpg)
Students agreed to paint a similar themed painting and then explore what they want in the work
![Part of a student teaching course](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6b768f_a253e37d2a004f11ac949192c0eb13ac.jpg/v1/fill/w_640,h_640,al_c,q_85,enc_avif,quality_auto/6b768f_a253e37d2a004f11ac949192c0eb13ac.jpg)
Students in my class were taught to use various fabric, glue and tools to create an upcycled art piece.
![Blending colors](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6b768f_6b2157a55c104f1c8140ee82793d75f4.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_653,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/6b768f_6b2157a55c104f1c8140ee82793d75f4.jpg)
Each student is given some instruction and allowed to use their imagination as they create their works
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6b768f_0b0f924403d24808a874ac511f8d39ef.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_653,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/6b768f_0b0f924403d24808a874ac511f8d39ef.jpg)
![Painting a comet](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6b768f_129f6703b36a4e998ea9b54fdc7467f6.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_653,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/6b768f_129f6703b36a4e998ea9b54fdc7467f6.jpg)
Students are given minor instruction and are allowed to paint as they want