PRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS
Prince George Spring Fling Conference April 25, 2026
Shas Ti Secondary and Prince George Secondary
Shas Ti Secondary and Prince George Secondary
MyPita Spring Conference April 17, 2026
Hilton Whistler Hotel
Hilton Whistler Hotel
BCATA Conference October 24-25, 2025
University of British Columbia- Scarfe
University of British Columbia- Scarfe
STA Convention May 2, 2025
Ecole Salish Secondary
Ecole Salish Secondary
BCATA Conference October 25-26, 2024
University of British Columbia- Scarfe
University of British Columbia- Scarfe
STA Convention May 3, 2024
Ecole Salish Secondary
Ecole Salish Secondary
BCATA Conference October 20-21, 2023
Ecole Salish Secondary
Ecole Salish Secondary
STA Convention May 5, 2023
In-Person Conference
Co-presenter along Florence Carlsen
In-Person Conference
Co-presenter along Florence Carlsen
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WORKSHOP:
The Magical Yet: Teaching Growth Mindset (Click image to open presentation) RESOURCES SHARED DURING THE WORKSHOP: 
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WORKSHOP:
The Creative Process and Assessment in the Visual Arts
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The Creative Process and Assessment in the Visual Arts
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BCATA Conference October 21, 2022
Virtual Conference
Virtual Conference
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WORKSHOP:
Contemporary Identity Portraits: Constructing a Story (Cindy Sherman) (Click image to open presentation) RESOURCES SHARED DURING THE WORKSHOP:
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STA Convention May 6, 2022
Virtual Conference
Virtual Conference
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WORKSHOP:
The Art of Teaching Secondary Art (Click image to open presentation) RESOURCES SHARED DURING THE WORKSHOP: Neurographic Art: https://web.microsoftstream.com/video/278b9263-c3d1-44e8-ae9f-6d499f0185ec Neurographic Art Tutorial- Mindfulness In Art: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoIgdt-uQR0&t=7s Skeleton Bones with Mixed Media- Positive and Negative Space Grid Drawing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WURdGuoK0s |
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MyPITA Conference October 22, 2021
Virtual Conference
Co-presenter along Artist Bev Ellis
(Website: www.bevellis.com Email: [email protected] Instagram: @bevellisfineart)
Virtual Conference
Co-presenter along Artist Bev Ellis
(Website: www.bevellis.com Email: [email protected] Instagram: @bevellisfineart)
WORKSHOP: Clay Bear Workshop
Book Resources:
Clay Lab for Kids: 52 Projects to Make, Model, and Mold with Air-Dry, Polymer, and Homemade Clay (Cassie Stephens)
Children, Clay, And Sculpture (Cathy Weisman Topal)
Workshop Handout:
Book Resources:
Clay Lab for Kids: 52 Projects to Make, Model, and Mold with Air-Dry, Polymer, and Homemade Clay (Cassie Stephens)
Children, Clay, And Sculpture (Cathy Weisman Topal)
Workshop Handout:
| Clay Bear Workshop.pdf |
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WORKSHOP:
Birch Trees Watercolour Painting (Click image to open slideshow) Resource Videos: photos.app.goo.gl/c5A6o5P3TtDiRVfe7 Workshop Handout:
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BCATA Conference October 22, 2021
Virtual Conference
Virtual Conference
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WORKSHOP: The Art of Teaching Art
Click image to open presentation Great book to reference in your Movement Monday: Secret Lives of Great Artists: What Your Teachers Never Told You about Master Painters and Sculptors. |
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STA Convention May 7, 2021
Virtual Conference
WORKSHOP: ART Mining for Gold in Your Art Supplies Storage
Co-presenter along Artist Bev Ellis
(Website: www.bevellis.com Email: [email protected] Instagram: @bevellisfineart)
TUTORIALS
Collagraph Printing Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TgpCQQ1Rqxk
Oil Paster Blending Techniques: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wORKCaVK7rs
Another great tutorial for using cellophane in drawing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVNeF1Mlt6Q
How to use Tempura Pucks (cakes) tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1OAxeuhR88
You Didn't Know Crayons Could Do This: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0VRgmk4F80
Sticker Resist: https://artfulparent.com/sticker-resist-art-project-for-kids/
A great resource on crayons tips and tricks: https://alisaburke.blogspot.com/2016/03/crayons-tips-and-tricks.html
How to Use Watercolor Pencils - Techniques and Demonstration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-dq-2mhCkU
Virtual Conference
WORKSHOP: ART Mining for Gold in Your Art Supplies Storage
Co-presenter along Artist Bev Ellis
(Website: www.bevellis.com Email: [email protected] Instagram: @bevellisfineart)
TUTORIALS
Collagraph Printing Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TgpCQQ1Rqxk
Oil Paster Blending Techniques: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wORKCaVK7rs
Another great tutorial for using cellophane in drawing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVNeF1Mlt6Q
How to use Tempura Pucks (cakes) tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1OAxeuhR88
You Didn't Know Crayons Could Do This: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0VRgmk4F80
Sticker Resist: https://artfulparent.com/sticker-resist-art-project-for-kids/
A great resource on crayons tips and tricks: https://alisaburke.blogspot.com/2016/03/crayons-tips-and-tricks.html
How to Use Watercolor Pencils - Techniques and Demonstration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-dq-2mhCkU
LESSONS (Textiles and Washable Felts)
| Connecting Threads.pdf |
| Flower Composition.pdf |
WORKSHOP: ART Clay Books
Co-presenter along Artist Bev Ellis
(Website: www.bevellis.com Email: [email protected] Instagram: @bevellisfineart)
TUTORIALS AND RECOURCES:
Kids Ceramics Clay Book Project: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFPGjXPynBc
Artist Debra Frances: https://debrafrances.com Instagram: @debra_frances
Co-presenter along Artist Bev Ellis
(Website: www.bevellis.com Email: [email protected] Instagram: @bevellisfineart)
TUTORIALS AND RECOURCES:
Kids Ceramics Clay Book Project: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFPGjXPynBc
Artist Debra Frances: https://debrafrances.com Instagram: @debra_frances
| Ceramic Art Books and Slab Workshop.pdf |
| Textures that Enliven Clay.pdf |
ADDITIONAL PROJECT IDEAS:
Surrey School District Arts Education: Elementary Apr. 8, 2021
Virtual Conference
WORKSHOP: Exploring Space and Perspective
Co-presenter along Jane Silversides (Email: [email protected])
Click link to open presentation (link is only available for Surrey School District employees)
Virtual Conference
WORKSHOP: Exploring Space and Perspective
Co-presenter along Jane Silversides (Email: [email protected])
Click link to open presentation (link is only available for Surrey School District employees)
Surrey School District Arts Education: Elementary Feb. 25, 2021
Virtual Conference
WORKSHOP: Studying Colour
Co-presenter along Jane Silversides (Email: [email protected])
Click link to open presentation (link is only available for Surrey School District employees)
Virtual Conference
WORKSHOP: Studying Colour
Co-presenter along Jane Silversides (Email: [email protected])
Click link to open presentation (link is only available for Surrey School District employees)
Surrey School District Arts Education: Elementary Jan. 28, 2021
Virtual Conference
WORKSHOP: Line, Pattern, Texture
Co-presenter along Jane Silversides (Email: [email protected])
Click link to open presentation (link is only available for Surrey School District employees)
Virtual Conference
WORKSHOP: Line, Pattern, Texture
Co-presenter along Jane Silversides (Email: [email protected])
Click link to open presentation (link is only available for Surrey School District employees)
Chilliwack Middle School Pro-D November 27th, 2020
Virtual Workshop
WORKSHOP: Shaking Hands with Clay (Co-presenter along Artist Bev Ellis)
Virtual Workshop
WORKSHOP: Shaking Hands with Clay (Co-presenter along Artist Bev Ellis)
| Table of Contents: Shaking Hands with Clay Mask.docx |
| Shaking Hands with Clay Making Masks.docx |
UBC Art Education: Surrey School District Virtual Tour
November 25th, 2020
Virtual Meeting
November 25th, 2020
Virtual Meeting
Surrey School District Arts Education: Elementary November 7th, 2020
Virtual Conference
WORKSHOP: Element of Art and Principles of Design (Accordion Book)
Virtual Conference
WORKSHOP: Element of Art and Principles of Design (Accordion Book)
| Art Education Resources Nov. 6, 2020.docx |
Provincial Intermediate Teacher Association (PITA) Conference October 23rd, 2020
Virtual Conference
WORKSHOP: K-12 Quick and Dirty Slab Clay Work (Co-presenter along Artist Bev Ellis)
Virtual Conference
WORKSHOP: K-12 Quick and Dirty Slab Clay Work (Co-presenter along Artist Bev Ellis)
| Quick and Dirty Slab Workshop.pdf |
STA Convention May 1st, 2020
Virtual Conference
WORKSHOP: Textures and Patterns that Enliven Clay (Co-presenter along Artist Bev Ellis)
Virtual Conference
WORKSHOP: Textures and Patterns that Enliven Clay (Co-presenter along Artist Bev Ellis)
| Textures that Enliven Clay.pdf |
WORKSHOP: Quick and Dirty Slab Clay Work (Co-presenter along Artist Bev Ellis)
| Quick and Dirty Slab Workshop.pdf |
STA Convention May 3rd, 2019
Kwantlen Park Secondary
WORKSHOP: Implementing the Learning in Depth in the Arts
Kwantlen Park Secondary
WORKSHOP: Implementing the Learning in Depth in the Arts
STA Convention May 3rd, 2019
Kwantlen Park Secondary
WORKSHOP: Integrating Personal Identity with the Arts
Sparking Today's Learner- Ed Talk April 10th, 2019
Resource and Education Center
WORKSHOP: Integrating Personal Identity with the Arts
Kwantlen Park Secondary
WORKSHOP: Integrating Personal Identity with the Arts
Sparking Today's Learner- Ed Talk April 10th, 2019
Resource and Education Center
WORKSHOP: Integrating Personal Identity with the Arts
STA Convention 2018
Kwantlen Park Secondary School
WORKSHOP: ASSESSMENT IN THE FINE ARTS
Kwantlen Park Secondary School
WORKSHOP: ASSESSMENT IN THE FINE ARTS
For more information on Communicating Student Learning visit: https://surreylearningbydesign.ca
Sofia Trujillo Assessment Practice Examples:
| Course Outline Art 9-10 (Trujillo).pdf |
| Course Outline Art 11-12 (Trujillo).pdf |
| Basic Drawing Rubric (Trujillo).pdf |
| Studio Art Interim and Work Habit Self-Assessment (Trujillo).pdf |
| Studio Art Term and Work Habit Self-Assessment (Trujillo).pdf |
| Studio Art Semester Learning Map and Self-Assessment (Trujillo).pdf |
| Artist Statement (Trujillo/Zess).pdf |
| Art Critique Station Questions (Trujillo/Zess).pdf |
Florence Carlsen Assessment Practice Examples:
| Interim for Senior Art (Carlsen).pdf |
| Modigliani Warm-Up (Carlsen).pdf |
| Printmaking Self-Portrait (Carlsen).pdf |
| Visual Arts Competencies Labels (Carlsen).docx |
Other Fine Arts Assessment Practice Examples:
| Dance Assessment (Surrey Dance Teachers Association).pdf |
| Drama Assessment (Henderson).pdf |
| Drama Project Self-Assessment (Henderson).pdf |
Additional Resources:
http://artsassessmentforlearning.org/visual-arts/
http://artsassessmentforlearning.org/visual-arts/
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WORKSHOP: INTEGRATING FIRST PRINCIPLES IN THE ART CLASSROOM
Sofia Trujillo Lesson Examples:
Florence Carlsen Lesson Examples:
| Pictographs (Carlsen).pdf |
| Haida Warm-Up (Carlsen).pdf |
| George Littlechild (Carlsen).pdf |
| Artifact MOA (Carlsen).pdf |
Additional Resources:
https://firstpeoplesprinciplesoflearning.wordpress.com
http://nwejinan.com
http://www.wapikoni.ca/films/en
http://nwejinan.com
http://www.wapikoni.ca/films/en
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STA Convention 2014
David Brankin Elementary School
David Brankin Elementary School
BCATA Conference 2013
Princess Margaret & Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Princess Margaret & Kwantlen Polytechnic University
STA Convention 2013
David Brankin Elementary School
David Brankin Elementary School
| Sketchbook Challenge.pdf |
| Visual Journaling Workshop Resources.pdf |
STA Convention 2012
Simon Fraser University
ABCDE and BCATA Convention 2012
Clayton Heights
Simon Fraser University
ABCDE and BCATA Convention 2012
Clayton Heights
| Show and Tell Resources.pdf |