InterACTIVE Adventures  | Jason Edwards

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Arts Discipline: Visual Arts
Curriculum Connection: Literacy

Teaching Artist Legacy Statement

I am first and foremost an educator. My programs are based on one simple principle: KIDS LEARN by DOING, so in my interactive adventures it is the KIDS that are the stars of the show. And not just a FEW kids - Everyone has a role to play in which they feel successful and empowered. And have FUN. After many school arts enrichment programs, kids tell their parents, "Today I met a great artist." After my programs, kids say, "Today I WAS a great artist."

Testimonials

"I highly recommend Jason Edwards' StoryCrafting program as a very effective presentation which not only educates students about the essential elements of a story, but motivates them to write and read on their own. Mr. Edwards possesses the rare quality of being able to connect with students of various ages and abilities and elicit participation from each child. His program created an excitement for writing and reading in even our most reluctant students."
- Andrea, PTA, Buchanan-Verplanck Elementary School, New York, NY

"My son attended your workshop last year and LOVED it. He still talks about the creatures he created. Thank you again!"
- Jill, 2021 Scarsdale Young Writers Workshop Co-Chair, Scarsdale, NY

Description

My ComicCrafting storycrafting and illustration program connects to literacy through presentation and practice of the art of narrative construction. Kids identify the essential elements of all stories, utilize them as they create a story in which they produce characters, settings, plot, and dialog, then develop and practice basic illustration techniques for bringing those stories to life.