TAB-St. Louis
Teaching for Artistic Behaviors Worshop - St. Louis, MO - June 8 & 9, 2023
Click these links to view the resumes for practicing educators and workshop presenters Kari Schepker-Mueller, Elizabeth Williams, Tiffany Marquart, Dawn Lynn, and Abby Birhanu who have all received extensive training in the TAB pedagogy. Our presenters have 30+ years of combined experience implementing TAB at all grade levels. These gifted educators are thrilled to share their knowledge with colleagues. Join the conversation, and get plugged into area resources and regional support for choice-based art.
Art Teachers love the creative power TAB/Choice has brought to their classrooms! This student-centered approach to teaching visual arts changes how teachers, students, and administrators approach the art studio. Come spend 2 days learning about TAB/Choice.
After the workshop, teachers will be able to:
Implement the TAB/Choice pedagogy
Design a student-centered classroom space and curriculum
Develop mini-lessons to inspire students and facilitate creative thinking
Integrate technology into the art studio, including social media for advocacy
Advocate for the pedagogy to their stakeholders
Build a network of resources to begin TAB/Choice implementation in their classroom
Plan to attend this outstanding workshop, featuring St. Louis area teachers trained in the pedagogy of Teaching for Artistic Behaviors also known as TAB.
WORKSHOP FEES
$275
includes two days of instruction, invitations to FREE follow-up strategy and coaching sessions, plus participant lunch on 6/8-9/23
Meet new friends, collaborate and build together as you cultivate your skills in the Teaching for Artistic Behavior (TAB) pedagogy. This two-day, action-packed (in-person) workshop sponsored by MAAE is designed to help teachers gain tools to implement a choice-based art curriculum. The workshop will be held at two St. Louis area schools allowing participants to experience the classroom arts space, and for student interaction.
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Workshop Questions: StlTabChoice@gmail.com
Registration questions: director@moaae.org
Follow the Regional-Saint Louis TAB/Choice Art Education Group on Facebook (@STLTAB)
Follow the Missouri Alliance for Arts Education on social media (@moartsed)
Did you know? Over the last few years, the Regional-Saint Louis TAB/Choice Art Education Group has reached almost 500 teachers through grassroots efforts.
The Missouri Alliance for Arts Education is proud to be a sponsor of this outstanding workshop.
Questions? Contact MAAE's executive director - Phyllis Pasley - at director@moaae.org or text/phone 314-306-7575
“The Maplewood Richmond Heights School District does not endorse the goals, objectives, activities, or opinions of any non-sponsored clubs or their members nor does the District encourage or discourage student participation therein.”
Workshop Participant Information
may be found by accessing the links below:
Daily Agenda
Under Construction
June 8, 2023
Meramec Elementary - School District of Clayton;
400 South Meramec Avenue, Clayton, MO 63105 - Art Room
Under Construction
June 9, 2023
Maplewood Richmond Heights - Early Childhood Center
2810 Burgess Ave. Maplewood, MO 63143 - Art Room
Directions to the Workshop Sites
June 8, 2023
Meramec Elementary - School District of Clayton
400 South Meramec Avenue, Clayton, MO 63105 - googlemaps
Additional details:
Parking - Please use the Meramec parking lot, or street parking. Read the signs when utilizing street parking.
Entering the Building: Enter the building on the southside, signs will note the open door.
Registration: A registration table will be in the cafeteria for sign in.
Art Room location: Signs and presenters will point you to the art room hallway.
June 9, 2023
Maplewood Richmond Heights - Early Childhood Center
2810 Burgess Ave. Maplewood, MO 63143 - googlemaps
Additional details:
Parking: Please use the MRHECC parking lot.
Entering the Building: Enter the building on the southside, signs will note the open door.
Registration: A registration table will be at the entryway for sign in.
Art Room location: Signs and presenters will point you to the art room hallway.
Helpful Hints
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
*The workshop ends at 2pm both days to allow space for questions and casual conversation, off-site. Details will be included in the daily agenda. Please consider joining us for appetizers, a trip to the art museum, or other nearby TAB classroom tours.
What to wear? Comfy clothes - casual
What to bring? Many participants find that having a laptop and phone are helpful.
About food and beverages:
Bottled water and ice will be onsite.
Want a different type of (school appropriate) beverage?
Feel free to bring it with you!Email director@moaae.org with specific dietary concerns or allergen issues.
What else to know? If we think of it - we'll add it here.
Nearby Lodging/Hotel and Restaurant Information
HOTELS
Drury Inn
Located in: The Promenade at Brentwood
Address: 8700 Eager Rd, Brentwood, MO 63144
Homewood Suites
Address: 8040 Clayton Rd, Richmond Heights, MO 63117
Sheraton Clayton
Located in: University Tower
Address: 7730 Bonhomme Ave, Clayton, MO 63105
Cheshire Inn
Address: 6300 Clayton Rd, St. Louis, MO 63117
Restaurants - click the hyperlinks below for a quick google search and ratings for restaurants in the areas that are nearby the cities listed below...
Presenters have also shared some of their favorites, too!
Presenter picks:
Ivy - 14 N Meramec Ave Unit A - Clayton, MO 63105 Great coffee to get your day started!
Presenter picks:
Deer Creek Coffee 12 The Boulevard Richmond Heights, MO 63117 (314) 726-3100
Great coffee to get your day started!
Presenter picks:
The Living Room 2810 Sutton Blvd. Maplewood, MO 63143 Great coffee to get your day started!
Other Things to do in the Lou
Website section - UNDER CONSTRUCTION
The Saint Louis Art Museum is one of the principal U.S. art museums, with paintings, sculptures, cultural objects, and ancient masterpieces from all corners of the world. Its three-story building stands in Forest Park in St. Louis, Missouri, where it is visited by up to a half million people every year. Wikipedia
Address: 1 Fine Arts Dr, St. Louis, MO 63110 - googlemaps
Located in: Forest Park
Hours: (closed Monday) 10 AM- 5PM daily; 10AM - 9PM Friday
Laumeier Sculpture Park is a 105-acre open-air museum and sculpture park located in Sunset Hills, Missouri, near St. Louis and is maintained in partnership with St. Louis County Parks and Recreation Department. It houses over 60 outdoor sculptures and features a 1.4-mile walking trail, and educational programs. Wikipedia
Address: 12580 Rott Rd, Sappington, MO 63127
Hours: 8am-8pm daily
Kemper Museum
Gallery 210
More to Come
We will use your provided email address in the fall to invite you to a TAB meet & Greet. It is a great way to meet other TAB teachers and talk about your fall semester.