Creative Connections

Transforming Teaching and Learning Through the Arts

Creative Connections is a variety of workshops, classes and conferences for teachers and students that take place at Appel Farm, or in schools and other centers of learning, throughout the year.

• Connecting with Teachers
• Connecting with Students

Connecting with Teachers
 

“Fostering a Culture of Creativity”

Theatre in our Schools Mini-Conference

Saturday, March 16 9:30am-4:00pm

Join us for this regional theatre conference that is one of nine events across the nation supported by the American Alliance for Theatre & Education. 

If you are a theatre educator, teaching artist or theatre professional you don't want to miss this opportunity to attend workshops, network and focus on content that will really enhance your work as a professional in the field. 

We are excited to announce that Dale Schmid, Visual and Performing Arts Coordinator for the New Jersey Department of Education will be the keynote speaker. 

Schedule:

9:30‐9:55 Registration & Coffee
9:55‐10:00 Welcome
10:00‐11:15 Let’s Make a Musical: Involving Young Minds in the Creative Process
11:15-11:25 Break
11:25‐12:40 Action Writing: Beyond Drama Games -- Utilizing the Body in the 21st Century Classroom
12:40‐1:10 Networking Lunch (provided)
1:15‐2:00 Keynote Address – Dale Schmid, NJ Dept. of Education
2:00-2:45 Theatre Games Exchange
2:45‐3:30 Roundtable Discussion
3:30‐4:00 Reflection & Closing

NJ Theatre in Our Schools Mini-Conference Registration
Online registration is available until March 14th by visiting The TIOS website.
Onsite registration will take place starting at 9:30am on March 16th.

NJ Theatre in Our Schools Mini-Conference Pricing
$55 AATE Member
$50 Student
$75 Non-Member
 

Contact Kerri Sullivan with questions (856) 358-2472 or ksullivan@appelfarm.org. 

Methodology workshops
Explore ways to maximize learning outcomes by including the arts in your core curriculum.

At the recent Playing to Learn: Learning to Play Workshop instructors outlined ways that make learning more meaningful, fun and active by incorporating games into lessons/sessions.

Content Workshops
Enhance your knowledge of specific art forms related to your subject area. Click the link for a list of available workshops.

Arts Classes for Teachers
Expand your knowledge with our visual and performing arts classes on-site at Appel Farm. Click on the link for a list of available Arts classes.

Contact Kerri Sullivan, Director of Arts Education and Outreach, for more information about any of the programs listed above.

Connecting with Students

Appel Farm’s highly qualified and experienced teaching artists visit your school for one, or a series, of sessions in Theatre, Dance, Music and Visual Arts that are customized to your needs.

• Short and Long-Term Residencies
• Assemblies
• After School and Summer Enrichment

Contact Kerri Sullivan, Director of Arts Education and Outreach for more information.