2009 CAYAS Spring Workshop

“Enhancing Literacy Through Art” and “Discover the Great Masters” with Mary Ann Kohl

Saturday, February 7th Saturday, Redmond Public Library, 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Saturday, May 16th, Ellensburg Public Library, 9:00 am-3:00 pm

Nationally known author and presenter MaryAnn Kohl will provide a full day preconference that stresses the process of art – exploration, discovery, and individual creativity. Applicable for those working preschool through school age and guaranteed to jump start your energy for the 2009 Summer Reading Program Be Creative @ Your Library. Morning and afternoon presentations will be followed by hands on art activities so bring your smock.

Outcomes:

Understand why art with children is more about process than product. Learn how to encourage creativity and exploration when working with children preschool through middle school. Learn how literacy can be enhanced through easy art ideas.

The workshops will focus on the process of art – exploration, discovery and individual creativity (as opposed to production) and as such have a diametrically different philosophy than ‘crafts’. The morning will feature picture books and the afternoon the great masters but the message will be consistent. MaryAnn will share how the art process supports literacy and the individual child. Check out MaryAnn’s website www.brightring.com for more information.

$35 for non WLA members, $30 for WLA members, $20 for students

Registration costs include lunch and a copy of one of Mary Ann Kohl’s books. For additional information, see attached CAYAS Spring Workshop Registration Form or contact Sarah Lynch at sslynch@kcls.org.

MaryAnn Kohl Handouts for “Enhancing Literacy Through Art” and “Discover the Great Masters”

Discovering Great Artists Full Color “Activity Cards”

Discovering Great Artists Short Handout

Storybook Art Full Color Handout

Enhancing Literacy Through Art Handout

UW iYouth Student Group 2009 Winter Workshop: What’s Up: New Trends in Youth Librarianship

The UW iYouth student group hosts its first annual winter workshop featuring keynote speaker, Nancy Pearl and workshops covering the latest trends in both children and teen librarianship. Sessions include a Teen Tech Panel, Graphic Novels and Manga, Reaching Reluctant Readers and more! Sponsored by CAYAS.

Saturday, January 31st 9am-3pm in Mary Gates Hall at the University of Washington Seattle Campus. Cost is $15 for students, $20 for professionals. Registration deadline is January 15th.

Click here to download the iYouth workshop brochure and registration form.