WORKSHOPS

Workshop Logistics:

• Advance Notice: A minimum of 4–6 weeks’ notice is requested to allow adequate time for planning, coordination, and preparation of materials.

• Workshop Fee: The workshop fee will be determined based on the scope, length, and format of the session. A detailed quote will be provided upon request.

• Travel and Accommodations: For workshops held outside the local area, travel and lodging expenses are to be provided or reimbursed by the hosting organization.

• Materials: Basic workshop materials will be provided unless otherwise arranged in advance with the host organization.

WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP

“Tips and Techniques for Teaching Watercolor Painting in the Classroom and Beyond!”

In this watercolor workshop, led by art educator and practicing artist, Melody Weintraub, we will explore new watercolor techniques and discover ways to introduce students to the medium. Participants will walk away with a watercolor sheet of techniques, a guide to share with students and an individual packet of supplies including brushes, watercolor tube paints and a pad of watercolor paper to continue the exploration.

Melody Weintraub, MGAL Education/Outreach Chair, is a retired art educator with over 25 years of experience. She currently supervises art education students remotely for The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She is a member of the Watercolor Societies of Alabama, Tennessee and Louisiana where she has been juried into several exhibitions. Her work, “Larger Than Life,” was recently on exhibit at Memphis Botanical Garden. To see her work, go to: www.melodyweintraub.com

GEL PLATE PRINTING WORKSHOP

“Intro into Making Decorative Papers and Monoprinting Using a Gel Plate”

In this workshop, led by art educator and practicing artist, Melody Weintraub, we will explore the art of monoprinting using a Gelli Arts gel plate, including how to transfer magazine and laser-printed images. We will also explore how to make decorative papers that can be used later in collages.

Melody Weintraub, MGAL Education/Outreach Chair, and President-Elect of NAEA’s Retired Art Educators Alliance is a retired art educator with over 25 years of experience. She currently supervises art education students remotely for The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She is a member of the Watercolor Societies of Alabama, Tennessee and Louisiana where she has been juried into several exhibitions. Her work, “Larger Than Life,” was recently on exhibit at Memphis Botanical Garden. To see her work, go to:www.melodyweintraub.com

ALTERED BOOKS WORKSHOP

“Storytelling Through Altered Books” with Melody Weintraub (Presented Regionally and Nationally).

In this studio workshop you will learn some of the basic methods and mixed-media techniques used in altering a book. You will also learn how this can be beneficial, not only as your own personal art-making experience, but also how it can be taught in the classroom as a way that students can show evidence of learning and artistic expression. A list of supplies will be sent to participants prior to the workshop. All books, some tools and materials will be provided.

Melody Weintraub, MGAL Education/Outreach Chair, and President-Elect of NAEA’s Retired Art Educators Alliance is a retired art educator with over 25 years of experience. She currently supervises art education students remotely for The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She is a member of the Watercolor Societies of Alabama, Tennessee and Louisiana where she has been juried into several exhibitions. Her work, “Larger Than Life,” was recently on exhibit at Memphis Botanical Garden. To see her work, go to: www.melodyweintraub.com

TESSELATIONS WORKSHOP

“Art, Math and M.C. Escher-Providing a Compass for STEAM”

This interdisciplinary workshop which was presented at the 2022 NAEA Convention combines art and math can be adapted for upper elementary through high school. This lesson is also featured in the NAEA Book, STEAM Education: An Interdisciplinary Look at Art in the Curriculum, Nancy Walkup and Tracey Hunter-Doniger (2024)
In this workshop, Melody Weintraub will demonstrate several methods for making a tessellation. She will demonstrate the translation and rotation methods using a square and the translation method using a hexagon. She will also show how to make a hexagon using a compass. The materials you will need are:

A pencil, a compass, scissors, clear tape, a few index cards (cut into 3” squares), several pieces of 9x12 drawing paper or construction paper and a fine point permanent marker. You will be able to add color and details at a later time.

Melody Weintraub, MGAL Education/Outreach Chair, and President-Elect of NAEA’s Retired Art Educators Alliance is a retired art educator with over 25 years of experience. She currently supervises art education students remotely for The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She is a member of the Watercolor Societies of Alabama, Tennessee and Louisiana where she has been juried into several exhibitions. Her work, “Larger Than Life,” was recently on exhibit at Memphis Botanical Garden. To see her work, go to: www.melodyweintraub.com

ALTERED ALBUMS WORKSHOP

“The Altered Album Project-Art, Music and STEAM” (Presented Regionally and Nationally)

In this hands-on workshop, attendees will learn how Melody Weintraub created a lesson using discarded vinyl records in the secondary art classroom to engage students and helped them to make interdisciplinary connections. Attendees will receive a lesson plan complete with National Visual Art Standards and a handout to use in the classroom. Attendees will then paint and collage their own vinyl record album to use as a lesson sample. All materials provided including vinyl records.

Melody Weintraub, MGAL Education/Outreach Chair, and President-Elect of NAEA’s Retired Art Educators Alliance is a retired art educator with over 25 years of experience. She currently supervises art education students remotely for The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She is a member of the Watercolor Societies of Alabama, Tennessee and Louisiana where she has been juried into several exhibitions. Her work, “Larger Than Life,” was recently on exhibit at Memphis Botanical Garden. To see her work, go to: www.melodyweintraub.com

Pop-Ups Workshop-Taking Card Stock to a Whole New Level!

Participants will learn the mechanics of making some simple paper pop-ups and how those skills can be combined to create more intricate designs. They will also see how this skill can be used in sketchbooks, altered books and in card-making. Participants will
make and embellish several pop-up cards. All supplies provided.

 Melody Weintraub, MGAL Education/Outreach Chair, and President-Elect of NAEA’s Retired Art Educators Alliance is a retired art educator with over 25 years of experience. She currently supervises art education students remotely for The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She is a member of the Watercolor Societies of Alabama, Tennessee and Louisiana where she has been juried into several exhibitions. Her work, “Larger Than Life,” was recently on exhibit at Memphis Botanical Garden. To see her work, go to: www.melodyweintraub.com

Musical Memory Boxes

Participants will make an assemblage using a cigar box as a base. The objects for the box can be mementos in honor of a favorite person(s) or from a significant event. Wind-up music boxes with a random selection of music can be installed and will be provided by the presenter. All tools will be provided. Participants can bring their own memoribilia or use objects provided by the presenter.

 Melody Weintraub, MGAL Education/Outreach Chair, and President-Elect of NAEA’s Retired Art Educators Alliance is a retired art educator with over 25 years of experience. She currently supervises art education students remotely for The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She is a member of the Watercolor Societies of Alabama, Tennessee and Louisiana where she has been juried into several exhibitions. Her work, “Larger Than Life,” was recently on exhibit at Memphis Botanical Garden. To see her work, go to: www.melodyweintraub.com