Collage Portraits: A Hands-On Workshop

Are you looking for fresh approaches to teaching portraiture in your classroom? Do you want to make the most of the materials you already have?

In this hands-on workshop, you will learn creative approaches to teaching collage portraiture across grade levels. We will introduce ways to help students successfully cut complex facial shapes, depict a variety of hair textures and styles, and create portraits that reflect personal choice and expression

Throughout the workshop, we’ll emphasize the joy of self-expression, artistic exploration, and inclusive strategies to engage all students in your class.

Workshop for Art Educators: 
Collage Portraits

Join us on Thursday April 10, 2025
at Studio in a School, NYC!

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About the Workshop

This in-person professional development workshop is designed for art educators working in a variety of settings. Led by a team of professional artists and art educators, the session will focus on hands-on art-making experiences.

You’ll have the opportunity to connect with a community of like-minded educators who are passionate about bringing fresh ideas into the art classroom. You’ll leave ready to implement this unit in your own classroom.

Workshop Details
Date & Time: Thursday April 10, 4:00-6:00 PM
Location: Studio in a School, 75 West End Avenue, New York, NY 10023
Cost: $35 *Fee includes all supplies

CTLE Hours
New York State teachers will receive 2 CTLE (Continuing Teacher and Leader Education) hours for attending this workshop. A certificate will be provided upon workshop completion.

Workshop Policies 
For detailed information on our Refund and Cancellation Policies, please click here.

Further Questions?
For other questions about our online courses, email digitallearning@studioinaschool.org

Cut Facial Features & Details

Create Hair Styles

Explore Expression & Personality

Learn About Your Facilitators

William Waitzman

William Waitzman is a printmaker, painter, and teaching artist. His illustrations have appeared in The New Yorker, The New York Times, and many other publications. He currently works with first to fifth graders at a public school in the Bronx as an artist instructor for Studio in a School.

Nicola Giardina