In this workshop, participants will visit the Chazen Museum of Art to learn about its notable collection of Japanese color woodcuts previously owned by American architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Collection curator James Wehn will share a short presentation about Japanese printmaking, Wright's interest in this art, and how some of the woodcuts he collected came to the Chazen. Participants will also have the opportunity view and discuss a selection of Japanese prints in the museum's study room. CEAS staff will support this session by making participants aware of the resources for teaching about Frank Lloyd Wright and Japan that CEAS prepared in 2021 with the support of the Chazen and with Professor Kevin Nute, a scholar of Frank Lloyd Wright and Japanese art. These the resources, available on our website, include a curricular guide, recordings of three sessions with Professor Nute and James When, as well as more than a dozen lesson plans on this topic submitted by Wisconsin k-12 teachers. These resources can be found here: https://eastasia.wisc.edu/eaum/frank-lloyd-wright-and-japan/. The Chazen's Chen Family Study Room accommodates up to 22 participants.
This workshop is designed to equip educators with the tools, techniques, and confidence needed to incorporate glass-based projects into their art curricula. Building on the success of the Glass Madison Teaching Teachers program from Spring 2024, this session will offer an in-depth, hands-on exploration of five accessible Teaching Guides, each focusing on simple yet impactful glass techniques suitable for students of all skill levels. The guides include:
Easy, Imitation Stained Glass for Everyone Cameo-Inspired Glass Scratch Tiles Cardboard Hot Shop Colorful Glass Mosaics Neon-Inspired Wire Sculptures
Throughout the workshop, participants will have the opportunity to engage directly with the materials, experimenting with techniques and creating their own small projects based on the guides. They will also have the chance to see physical samples from each volume, providing visual references for how these projects can be adapted for the classroom. Guided instruction will be provided on key techniques, with an emphasis on simple, cost-effective materials that are easy to source for classroom use.
In addition to the hands-on practice, the session will include dedicated time for Q&A, allowing educators to address any concerns, ask for clarification on techniques, and receive feedback on how to adapt these projects for their specific teaching environments. By the end of the session, participants will leave with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to bring these glass projects back to their classrooms and inspire their students.
