Recharge your creativity, connect with fellow educators, and spend a day making, looking, and gathering new ideas for the classroom. 

Designed with K–12 visual art educators in mind, this full-day professional development workshop welcomes educators across disciplines. Participants will begin the day with a hands-on studio workshop led by artist Dylan Cale Jones, followed by lunch, time in the galleries, and a look ahead at upcoming Oklahoma Contemporary exhibitions and education resources. 

Registration includes all workshop materials and lunch. 

Morning Workshop: Drawing in Space with Dylan Cale Jones 

In this workshop, participants will use aluminum wire to create expressive 3-dimensional forms. We will explore how contour lines create space and how line quality can express emotions. This workshop takes inspiration from Alexander Calder, who used wire to create playful 3-D portraits. 

Participants will leave with a completed artwork and ideas for adapting the process for their own students. 

Schedule

9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Drawing in Space Workshop
Flex Studio | Studio School Building 

12:30–1:30 p.m. | Lunch
Studio 3 | Main Building
Lunch provided by Oklahoma Contemporary

1:30–2:00 p.m. | Explore the Galleries
Second and Third Floors | Main Building 

2:00–3:00 p.m. | Looking Ahead: Upcoming Exhibitions + Education Resources
Studio 3 | Main Building
Join Manager of Tour and School Programs Rae Stone for a preview of upcoming Oklahoma Contemporary exhibitions, ARTS LAB opportunities, and resources educators can bring back to their classrooms. 

3:00 p.m. | Dismissal 

Register 

Registration is free, and space is limited. Reserve your spot for this full-day educator workshop here.