GAEA Conference Fall 2024: Full Schedule

4:30pm EDT

Let's Dress Up- Cosplay for All

Thursday October 17, 2024 4:30pm - 5:50pm EDT

For over 30 years, Cosplay has been an avenue of connection and creativity for fans of media, anime, movies, video games, theatre and pop culture. Across the world, cosplayers gather at conventions to show off incredible handmade costumes that feature robotics, metalwork, sculpture and sewing. Cosplay can offer an enjoyable and inclusive experience for students of all ages, fostering self-expression and camaraderie. Learn the basics of EVA foam, thermoplastics, mold making and more!

Speakers

Cheryl Bruno

Early Childhood Visual Arts Teacher, Mt. Vernon School

Thursday October 17, 2024 4:30pm - 5:50pm EDT
Café Side Room (High Museum) 1280 Peachtree St NE Atlanta, GA 30309

Elementary, Sculpture, Fibers | Middle, Sculpture, Fibers | High School, Sculpture, Fibers | Pre-Service, Sculpture, Fibers | Museum, Sculpture, Fibers

10:40am EDT

Bisa Butler Inspired Mixed Media Portraits

Friday October 18, 2024 10:40am - 12:00pm EDT

Circle Room (MAB)

This is a exciting hands-on workshop incorporating the Contemporary Art of Bisa Butler. Participants will create a self-portrait embellishing with Prismacolors, tons of fabric choices, and various found objects to create a powerful and colorful work of art. You will receive a link to a Google site with details of the entire project, including a student checklist and exit ticket. Participants will be able to take back to their classes an engaging, exciting lesson! https://sites.google.com/g.gcpsk12.org/bisa-butler/home

Speakers

Carol Arrington

Visual Art Teacher, GCPS Dacula HS

This is my 29th year of teaching Art and have loved my art journey along the way.

Friday October 18, 2024 10:40am - 12:00pm EDT
Circle Room (MAB) 1280 Peachtree St NE Atlanta, GA 30309

Middle, Fibers, Mixed Media | High School, Fibers, Mixed Media

4:00pm EDT

Crochet Basics

Friday October 18, 2024 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT

Center Space (MAB)

Have you always wanted to learn how to crochet? This class will begin with the absolute basics of chaining, simple stitches, and making rows. Hooks and yarn provided. It's a great skill to learn for yourself or teach students. All ages can learn!

Speakers

Sarah Harlow

High School Art Teacher, Houston County School District

I've been teaching 22 years! I'm the only art teacher at my high school so I teach Art Comp 1, Drawing/Painting 1-3, Ceramics, AP Drawing and AP 2d. You can see all our work on artsonia! https://www.artsonia.com/schools/school.asp?id=131802I facilitate my county high school art teacher... Read More →

Friday October 18, 2024 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Center Space (MAB) 1280 Peachtree St NE Atlanta, GA 30309

Elementary, Fibers | Middle, Fibers | High School, Fibers | Pre-Service, Fibers