Karyn Harrison

Artist Bio

Karyn Harrison is a visual arts educator and researcher residing in Kjipuktuk/Halifax. She holds a doctorate from the University of Glasgow. Karyn teaches grades 7-9 Visual Arts in HRCE using a Choice-Based Pedagogy. She also instructs in the Master of Arts in Art Education program at NSCAD University.

Workshop Description

Student-Centred Art Education: Grades 7-12

Join me to explore how to use the power of student-directed learning to meet the changing needs of both students and teachers. Come try a centres-based approach to arts education and gain a deeper understanding of classroom practices and strategies for creating studio communities that empower all learners to make art that is uniquely theirs. Leave with inspiration, ideas, and a realistic action plan for your classroom.