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This dynamic professional development session is designed for all educators, not just art teachers, who are seeking innovative ways to meet California’s new Ethnic Studies graduation requirement. Exploring the Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum theme of Identity, participants will explore how visual art can serve as a powerful tool to deepen students' understanding and enhance learning outcomes. Aligned with the National Core Art Standards, this session equips educators with contemporary art resources, creative techniques, and adaptable project ideas that can be seamlessly integrated into various subjects. Attendees will leave with practical strategies to foster student engagement, promote cultural awareness, and build a stronger sense of community in any classroom. *At checkout, use CODE: PD10 to get $10 off of a bundle of three sessions! Visit: Exploring Identity: Integrating Art & Ethnic Studies ArtReach San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

This professional development session will guide educators in integrating Social Emotional Learning (SEL) into their art lessons through practical, hands-on strategies. Participants will learn how to create art projects that foster emotional expression, self-awareness, and empathy in students. By exploring specific activities and reflective practices, educators will leave with actionable tools to seamlessly blend SEL and art-making, nurturing a supportive and creative classroom environment. *At checkout, use CODE: PD10 to get $10 off of a bundle of three sessions! Visit: Heart & Art: Tangible Strategies for Integrating SEL into Creative Lessons ArtReach San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

Join us at Artreach HQ for a Beadmaking workshop! Express yourself through bead-making and 3D design! Create beautiful patterns and designs through the processes of creating “canes” with colorful polymer clay. Working on a smaller scale, this process teaches pattern and design sculpturally that can be achieved through cutting and slicing. Perfect for making small items and jewelry. Visit: Polymer Clay Beadmaking ArtReach San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

Join us at ArtReach HQ for a Still Life Drawing Workshop! Build or hone your drawing skills with simple yet effective drawing techniques through the still-life process! Still-life drawing involves drawing stationary objects arranged in an interesting composition. In this workshop, learn how to use different drawing mediums, such as charcoal and graphite, elements such as line, shape, and value, and fun drawing techniques that train your eyes for life drawing! In this workshop, participants can slow down and focus on the present act of drawing. This class is intended for adults only. Seniors can get $10 off their ticket by using code SENIOR10 at checkout. Visit: Still Life Drawing for Adults ArtReach San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

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This professional development session will equip educators with tools to integrate contemporary art, artists, and themes into their classrooms, fostering student engagement through relevant and dynamic content. Participants will explore diverse, modern artists whose work reflects current social, cultural, and environmental issues. The session will provide strategies for connecting contemporary art to art projects, encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and dialogue among students. *At checkout, use CODE: PD10 to get $10 off of a bundle of three sessions! Visit: Art Now: Bringing Contemporary Creativity into the Classroom. ArtReach San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

Join us at Artreach HQ for Open Studio! Use this time to finish any previous project started at an ArtReach workshop. Participants must have completed a workshop prior to signing up for an open studio session. Please email studiohq@artreachsandiego.org. Visit: Open Studio for All Ages ArtReach San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

Want to learn how to use a sewing machine? How about mend an old piece of clothing? Join our sewing 101/102 class to learn the basics of sewing and working with textile in a low stress environment. In this workshop, you can get acquainted with the mechanics of a sewing machine, learn mending techniques and learn how to create basic forms like a quilt square, tote bag, or stuffed sculpture. Visit: Sewing 101/102

Join us at ArtReach HQ for an Embroidery Patch workshop! In this workshop, participants can learn the basics of embroidery by creating small patches that can easily be incorporated into clothing, bags, or appreciated as textile drawings. This class is intended for adults only. Seniors can get $10 off their ticket by using code SENIOR10 at checkout. Visit: Embroidery Patches ArtReach San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

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