Greetings and the BEST to you this new year of  2011!  In 2010 school workshops were very much a priority.   Before, during and after the extensive, eye opening teaching facilitator workshops, in which I received my certification through the amazing group of Young Audiences of Md. I have been very busy.  By the time I received my second certification, the 21st Century Learning Institutes summer training program in Anapolis,  I was well on my way having completed several workshops and residencies throughout Maryland.  The most recent in Baltimore, Md. at the Mt Royal Elementary School with the 4th grade class.  It was a resounding success with the children!  Much thanks to Principal Freeland for letting me share this 100 year old folk art with everyone involved, especially Mrs Mills, Mrs Bonkowski, and Mr Hermann, thank you soooo much for your support!  There are some pic's for review in addition to my last post for everyone to enjoy.  Our lesson plan for the 5 days was engaging every step of the way for the kids and the final designs were combined from the theme designs the children worked on mid week.  It is my goal to engage the children every step of the way, learning the history, techniques and tools, leaving for them a legacy of screens for the school to enjoy for years to come.  And most of all for the kids to have fun!  Thanks again, Ciao for now, John Iampieri/Visual Artisit/Screenpainter