Art in Action provides group training every fall at its offices in Menlo Park. Hands-on training sessions introduce docents and teachers to the masterpieces, themes, and projects covered in various program levels.

New lessons introduced in the 2007 curriculum books are covered in training.

Place: 3925 Bohannon Drive, Menlo Park
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
Seating is limited to 40 people each day.
Directions

Guiding a discussion of the masterpieces, key concepts, and vocabulary used in each lesson:

• Docents practice asking interpretive questions, helping students understand each masterpiece, and transitioning from discussion of the masterpiece to demonstration of the project

Demonstrating techniques for each project:

• Docents review sketching, drawing, and clay techniques and learn how to use various mediums while creating mini versions of several projects

Creating a positive classroom atmosphere:

• Docents learn tips on encouraging students to express their observations during discussion and extend their art skills during the project

Managing the classroom or art room:

• Docents learn how to set up, clean up, and store materials

Integrating the lessons into the general curricula:

• Docents learn how to incorporate Art in Action lessons into language arts, social studies, science, music, and math