Each hour long session will provide students with an overview of how an
illustrator creates art to accompany a picture book manuscript. A hands-on
art activity will follow the presentation using basic art materials.
Presentations work best for individual classrooms or smaller groups. Several
presentations can be scheduled for a one day visit to your school.
Art Projects to tie-in to selected books (for example: construction
lighthouse made from basic art supplies to reflect lighthouse described
in The Waving Girl)
Students constructed “pop up” book or simple 8 page student illustrated book
Character development exercise using sketch pad and/or foam core board that class will use to create a memorable character
Joan will present 2 – 3 times in a day. Her target grade range is
kindergarten thru grade 6 and she is flexible regarding the number of
students in each group, however, her accompanying art activities do
necessitate smaller groups. Each session lasts approximately one hour
and Joan will negotiate her booking fee. Travel and lodging costs are
required for bookings outside of the immediate Washington, DC
area--anything more than a 2 hour drive.