Courtney Arnold, Charity Baker and Kathleen Kneafsey (Huntington Museum of Art Artist in Residence)

The team’s innovative teaching idea, “Ceramics and Centers for TAB,” focuses on the importance of exploring, experimenting with and learning about different art media including drawing, ceramics, painting, weaving, sewing, sculpture, digital photography, as well as art history. The goal of this project-based learning approach is to establish and incorporate a fully functioning component in the school’s curriculum for all grade levels. Supported by the Voya grant, the project will expand the school’s digital printing capabilities available to students and will encourage student-led art making. These projects will benefit students by exposing them to new art media and skills, while helping them learn about new tools and techniques, problem solving and prepare them for art experiences in their future.