Isobel Coney, enjoys combining cultural, environmental and historical studies with art, using techniques spanning painting, quilting, felting, knitting, batik, printmaking, hand-made paper and woodland crafts. She has experience teaching in schools and running workshops for adults. She is an active member on the Arts Washington Roster of Teaching Artists and passionate about experimenting with new techniques and sharing that journey with students.
ijconey@gmail.com
http://www.ijconey.com/
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Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
206.228.3644
Teacher Resources: Lesson plans will be provided at least two weeks in advance of scheduled project.
Sample Residency Topics:
Life Cycle of the Salmon
Salish Seascape
Customizable Art Installations
Sample Residency Description:
A project plan where the students build the art pieces during sessions over a series of weeks. An installation for a window inspired by sea life and made from copper, wire, beads and glass.
The students walk past that piece every day, see the pieces they designed and made and know that they were part of something big and momentous. Along the way they learn about teamwork, the concept of site specific work and new construction skills.
The Life Cycle of the Salmon Work with the students designing and making ceramic salmon to go on the school fence. Observational drawing of dead salmon and working on rolled out clay designing their salmon. Throughout the lesson there are opportunities for students to reflect on and discuss new ideas and understand the power and impact of art. Students will have the chance to work with new materials and techniques and find their own artistic path to self-expression.
The goals of my teaching session would be that each student learns a new creative skill, which they can use to create their own unique piece of work. The lesson will include looking at examples of art and discussing ideas and process. Together we will look at and discuss images relevant to the project the historical importance of the artists and students will have the opportunity to express their own response to the artwork.
EALR Focus:
1.1 Understands arts concepts and vocabulary,
1.2 Understands Principles of Organization,
2.1 Develops arts skills and techniques,
2.4 Applies audience skills in a variety of settings,
3.1 Applies a creative process in the arts.
Isobel Coney
206.228.3644
ijconey@gmail.com