SCHEDULE & REGISTRATION
CTLE Cultural Arts Workshops are a component of the JOURNEY Arts in Education program. JOURNEY partner school districts may send an unlimited number of teachers to these workshops dependent upon availability.
These workshops are opportunities for teachers to expand knowledge and gain valuable teaching ideas and techniques through cultural arts professional development programs.
The Huntington Arts Council is a certified sponsor for NYSED for Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE). Six courses are being offered this year of three hours each, a total of 18 CTLE hours, including some Language Acquisition hours.
For questions, please contact:
sgutierrez@huntingtonarts.org, 631-271-8423 x114
CTLE workshop schedule for Fall 2023
This series is part of the JOURNEY Arts in Education program, in partnership with these school districts: Cold Spring Harbor, Commack, Harborfields, Huntington, Northport/East Northport, Plainview/Old Bethpage, and South Huntington.
- Workshops take place at Walt Whitman High School, 301 W Hills Rd., Huntington Station, NY 11746
- Location details & directions will be emailed to registrants up to two weeks prior to the workshop.
- Workshops are FREE for teachers in JOURNEY school districts. For all others, the cost is $50 per workshop. Workshops and locations are subject to change.
Beaded Earrings Beyond Adornment: By Denis Silva-Dennis
October 3rd 2023, 4:30-7:30 PM
Across time and cultures earrings woven from diverse materials like bone, stone, glass, and seeds, serve as vessels to reflect religious beliefs, trade, social hierarchy, seal agreements and connection to the natural world. Inspired by past and present Indigenous people of North America, participants will craft earrings using age-old techniques. These techniques were passed down to Denise “Weetahmoe” Silva-Dennis by her mother Princess Silva-Arrow of the Shinnecock Nation. This method of beading was first introduced to the indigenous people of Turtle Island in the 15th Century by European explorers, colonists, and missionaries. Participants will create earrings using beading needles and Nymo thread and will have the opportunity to select from vibrant glass, seed beads, shells, bones, and ceramics.
3 CTLE Hours. (Civics, Cultural Responsiveness, Create)
“Black Enough” Tools for Developing Self-Esteem Hip-Hop Dance: By Muriel Peterson
October 10th 2023, 4:30-7:30 PM
Centered on the choreographic work of Muriel Peterson, this workshop will explore her most recent performance, “Black Enough.” In this dance, Ms. Peterson discusses the tensions she experienced between African Americans and other groups within the African Diaspora, growing up in NYC and Long Island. During this 3-hour class participants will analyze various definitions of “enough,” discuss when and if there has been a time in their lives when they were made to feel insufficient, and learn specific vocabulary from two styles of Hip-Hop dance. This workshop aims to give teachers new tools to connect with students and help them develop their self-esteem.
3 CTLE Hours. (Anchor Standard 1: Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work, Anchor Standard 2: Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.)
Community Arts in Education: By Candido Crespo
October 17th 2023, 4:30-7:30 PM
Candido Crespo is a K-12 Visual Arts Educator, Artist, Certified SB/SD Administrator, Podcast Host, Education Ambassador at Known Origin, and Founder of creativiDAD project. In this workshop he will explore community-based art education, how it relates to the classroom teacher, mural arts, and how they can be used to promote connection, social justice, and ways to create a more inclusive society. The presentation will examine the work of Mexican muralists, such as Diego Rivera, Jose Clemente Orozco, and David Alfaro Siqueiros, along with the work of contemporary BIPOC and LGBTQ+ artists, such as Detour and Symone Salib. Participants will understand the how-tos of community-based art education, mural making, and how to apply the information to their own classroom teaching practice.
3 CTLE Hours. (Communication, Cultures, Connections, Comparisons, Communities)
Jumpstart Your Creativity: Remove Artist and Writers Block Using a Targeted Hands-On Approach: By Alli Berman
October 24th 2023, 4:30-7:30 PM
International Puzzle Artist Alli Berman creates interactive PuzzleArt concepts and develops it into various hands-on brain fitness programs to help others improve their cognitive, creativity, learning and problem-solving skills. For this workshop Ms. Berman’s uses interactive abstract PuzzleArt concepts of connectivity and confidence building throughout this hands-on fun session. Participants learn how to “see” both the many obvious and subtle connections through guided imagery play. They create their own connective art with markers to use for self-improvement and later, in their classroom. No art experience necessary. This ADL lesson can be adjusted to use with students K to 12. Berman is a brain fitness through art expert who has special needs kids of her own and understands lowering stress through art works.
3 CTLE Hours. (Knowledge of Students and Student Learning, Instructional Practice, Learning Environment, Assessment for Student Learning, Professional Growth)
Indigo, It’s History, Science and Creative Expression: By Bernadette Puleo
November 7th 2023, 4:30-7:30PM
Indigo grower, teacher and artisan, Bernadette Puleo will discuss the global impact of natural indigo pigment in a dynamic workshop that delves into its influence on international trade, societal shifts, and artistic expression. Tracing its significance from sumptuary laws in Japan, English colonization in India, and enslaved people in South Carolina; this program examines how indigo became a source of wealth and exploitation. Educators will witness the transformative power of indigo-bearing plants bridging history, chemistry, and art education. Through engaging demonstrations, participants will grasp reduction vat principles. The end result is ultimately making a chalk pastel with natural indigo pigment, which then can be used to draw with. This is a great way to connect students with natural eco-friendly pigments and where they come from.
3 CTLE Hours. (Social Studies, ELA, Science, Arts, Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS), Integrated Learning: Integrate history, economics, science, and art in the workshop)
- Workshops take place at Walt Whitman High School, 301 W Hills Rd., Huntington Station, NY 11746
- Location details & directions will be emailed to registrants up to two weeks prior to the workshop.
- Workshops are FREE for teachers in JOURNEY school districts. For all others, the cost is $50 per workshop. Workshops and locations are subject to change.
2023-2024 Journey Partner School Districts Include:
- Cold Spring Harbor CSD
- Commack UFSD
- Harborfields CSD
- Huntington UFSD
- Kings Park CSD
- Northport-East Northport UFSD
- Plainview-Old Bethpage CSD
- South Huntington UFSD
Teacher Feedback
Native American Music and Dance Workshop (10/5/20 – Louis Mofsie) – The stories helped to put the artistry into perspective. – Anonymous
A Peace of Hate – Art through Collage, Painting and Poetry (10/19/20 – Dr. Nichelle Rivers) – She was an excellent presenter and got everyone involved, even the virtual people! – Anonymous
Mask Making for Día de los Muertos (10/26/20- Miguel Cossio) – I like the projects and I would love to try them with my students, they were very age appropriate. – Anonymous
Improvisation- YES! The Art of Risk! (11/2/20- Dr. Thomas Manuel) – This presenter was dynamic and personable and had so many useful things that could be applied to any area of discipline. At first I thought it was going to be geared more towards music teachers but in fact it transcended all subject matter and the ideas and content could be applicable in your own personal life as well as different subject matters whatever one may teach. Very worthwhile workshop! – M.M.
Building Trust Through Process – A Two Part Workshop (11/9/20 Urban Bush Women) – Thank you for putting this workshop together. The Urban Bush Women are phenomenal. They did a great job in such a challenging environment. Thank you for hosting!! – Anonymous