CATCA 2023: Full Schedule

CATCA recognizes that convention is situated on Treaty 7, South of Red Deer River, the traditional territory of the Blackfoot, Tsuu T’ina, and Stoney Nakoda peoples, and that the North of Red Deer River Treaty 6, traditional Métis, Cree, and Saulteaux territory. We honour the First Peoples who have lived here since time immemorial, and we give thanks for the land.

The POST CONVENTION VIDEOS are going to be available until May 30th, and here is the link: CLICK HERE

9:00am MST

Mini canvases- Acrylic Landscapes

Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.

Explore the world of both two- and three-dimensional media, such as oil pastels, colored pencil, acrylic paint and colored glue to add dimension and to create a few projects. The techniques presented (creating textures, blending colours and overlapping) are suitable for all grade levels and abilities. All the supplies are being provided and the fee for this session is $10 and send an email transfer to candixon@telus.net

Speakers

Christina Dixon

Art

Over the past few years I presented numerous sessions at various Teacher Conventions, Fine Arts Conferences, Professional Development Days, and private organizations/groups. As an art teacher, my main goal is to inspire others to love, appreciate, and explore the artistic paths using... Read More →

Thursday February 23, 2023 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Red Deer Polytechnic-913A

Art (TQS 3), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6) | Health and Wellness (TQS 3), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6)

10:20am MST

Acrylics and Q-tips Spring Art

Limited Capacity filling up

Create beautiful projects and learn techniques and methods that give your artwork movement, life, and depth! In this session, the participants will create a few projects that will be demonstrated step-by-step by focusing on specific acrylics techniques, color mixing, and basic brush and painting techniques. These projects can be modified for any grade level and abilities. All the supplies are being provided and the fee for this session is $10 and send an email transfer to candixon@telus.net

Speakers

Christina Dixon

Art

Thursday February 23, 2023 10:20am - 11:20am MST
Red Deer Polytechnic-913A

Health and Wellness (TQS 3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 1 (Gr 1-3) | Art (TQS 3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 1 (Gr 1-3)

10:20am MST

Forest Bathing and Earthing – Natural Ways to Heal

Forest Bathing and Earthing may be the latest health trend, but they certainly are not new practices! In this session you’ll gain a clear understanding of what these practices are, what the benefits are, and how You can do them. Learn how the ancient wisdom of spending time in the forest and with your feet on the earth is not only good for your health, but good for your soul! (A great add-on for outdoor education classes and arts-related programs)

Speakers

Tina Thrussel

Facilitator, Best U Can B Inc

Tina Thrussell has been facilitating impactful, interactive, personal expansion experiences for 16+ years. Her light-hearted energy and contagious enthusiasm have contributed to her reputation as The Feel Good Lady. This deep lover of life has inspired thousands of people over the... Read More →

Thursday February 23, 2023 10:20am - 11:20am MST
Red Deer Polytechnic-AC147 Studio B

Health and Wellness (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K) | Physical Education (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K) | Music & Band (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K) | Drama & Dance (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K) | Art (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K) | Counselling & Student Support (TQS/LQS 4), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K)

10:20am MST

Make Your Own Tipi

Join an interactive cultural learning experience that will support your understanding of the traditional use and teachings of the Tipi. Join Elder Phillip Campiou, from Treaty 8, as we share in learning about the tipi and creating your own miniature tipi. We will share stories of the past and understand how these stories provide insight for us in the present moment. Learn some history of the tipi, both Cree and Blackfoot, and how you can incorporate this learning into your classroom and your daily life.

Speakers

Phillip Campiou

Knowledge Keeper, Elder

Phillip Campiou is a Traditional Woodland Cree who is originally from Driftpile Cree Nation, Alberta. He now resides in the Onoway area. As a young man, his father taught Phillip how to be self-sufficient and live off the land. Inherent in these teachings was an unwavering respect... Read More →

Thursday February 23, 2023 10:20am - 12:40pm MST
Red Deer Polytechnic-1303

Art (TQS 3), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K) | Indigenous Education (TQS/LQS 5), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K)

1:00pm MST

Oil Pastels- Endless Possibilities

Limited Capacity filling up

This session combines techniques and strategies to effectively use the vibrant colours of the oil pastels. Creating new colours, blending colours and achieving texture will be explored by step-by-step demonstration of each project. These projects can be modified for any grade level and abilities. All the supplies are being provided and the fee for this session is $10 and send an email transfer to candixon@telus.net

Speakers

Christina Dixon

Art

Thursday February 23, 2023 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
Red Deer Polytechnic-913A

Art (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6) | Health and Wellness (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6)

2:20pm MST

Oil Pastels- Projects for all seasons

Limited Capacity filling up

During this session, the teachers explore basic oil pastel techniques (blending, layering, pointillism, creating thin/thick lines) and apply them to create a few art projects. These projects are being demonstrated step-by-step and can be adapted to any grade level to address a variety of learning styles. Composition, design and color will be examined as well to guide the participants find their own inner artistic talents. All the supplies are being provided and the fee for this session is $10 and send an email transfer to candixon@telus.net

Speakers

Christina Dixon

Art

Thursday February 23, 2023 2:20pm - 3:20pm MST
Red Deer Polytechnic-913A

Art (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6) | Health and Wellness (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6)

9:00am MST

Alberta's Landscape in 1Point Perspective

Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.

Step-by-step tutorial on how to teach 1 point perspective drawing to the young artists. The exciting landscape images of Alberta will come to life with ease and fun. Pastels and coloured pencils will be used to complete this project. The level of difficulty can be adjusted according to the grade level taught. All participants will be provided with PowerPoint and video that can be used directly in your art classrooms or as online resources. Open to art and general teachers of grades 1- 9. All materials are provided by the instructor. $5 registration fee to be sent at the following email transfer address: orzelski@ualberta.ca

Speakers

Izabella Orzelski

Generalist, Fine Arts Council

Izabella Orzelski is an accomplished artist, educator, and award-winning portraitist. With an MFA and Ph.D., she combines her passion for art and education to inspire others. Her commissioned works and collaborative projects have been exhibited across Canada. With 20 years of teaching... Read More →

Friday February 24, 2023 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Red Deer Polytechnic-932

Art (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9)

9:00am MST

Next Level Art: Meaning & Mental Health through Hands-On Creativity

Visual art is our first language, which connects us to how we first began to understand the world. In this workshop, learn how visual art and creativity can engage the body, brain, and hearts of educators and students alike—and why this connection is critical for thriving mental health. Be inspired with visual art project examples that will get your creative juices flowing. Discover how to deepen the meaning of the artistic process and inspire students to think outside-the-box in all areas of their lives.

Speakers

Alexis Marie Chute

Creative Director, Alexis Marie Productions Inc.

Alexis Marie Chute is an award-winning visual artist, filmmaker, art gallery curator, and bestselling author. Her books include the fantasy trilogy Above the Star, Below the Moon, Inside the Sun, and memoir Expecting Sunshine. Her latest non-fiction book is entitled Prairie Spirits... Read More →

Friday February 24, 2023 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Red Deer Polytechnic-2901A

Art (TQS 3), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 1 (Gr 1-3) | Health and Wellness (TQS 3), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 1 (Gr 1-3)

9:00am MST

Students interests and Curriculum topics – How to blend them

The generational “interests” gap will always be an issue for teachers and students. How can we try to stay a step ahead of it? Join this workshop on discussing strategies that will give teachers a leverage on how to understand students likings and how to use them in the teacher’s favour. We will talk about Pokémon, Fortnite, Youtubers, trendy technology and more! Learn to see science/math/arts when children only see “zaps” and “gleams”. Understand good leveraging points to keep students engaged on boring topics and, most importantly, how to find/have fun while doing it.

Speakers

Nikolas Zetouni

Friday February 24, 2023 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Red Deer Polytechnic-2205

9:00am MST

Art with Punch - Primary Art for Non-Majors

Through hands-on examples and a curriculum specific planning tool, we will develop 3 POS outcomes. Each larger outcome will have a skill building warm up activity, a new media experience, and a compositional problem to solve. Teachers will complete a sharpie drawing with watercolour, an oil pastel painting and a clay sculpture. Please send an email transfer of $25 to barcar@telusplanet.net for supplies and registration.

Speakers

Carolyn Walker

Art You Creative!

Before retiring from my full-time teaching assignment, I taught grade 8 to 12 Art for 7 years. Before that assignment I was an assistant Principal in 3 schools in NGPS, and before that I taught grade one and special needs for 9 years. Since I retired, I have been a substitute teacher... Read More →

Friday February 24, 2023 9:00am - 11:20am MST
Red Deer Polytechnic-2220

Art (TQS 3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 1 (Gr 1-3) | Curriculum & Pedagogy (TQS 3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 1 (Gr 1-3)

10:20am MST

Turning Dots Into A Painting

Limited Capacity filling up

If you want to teach your students optical colour mixing, this is the perfect workshop for you! Using watercolours, you will complete an art project that is fun and a great learning tool for your students. We will follow in the footsteps of Georges Seurat, the great pointillism master! Excellent for teachers of grades 3 - 12. The level of difficulty can be adjusted according to the grade level taught. You will receive a PowerPoint presentation and a video link for your classroom. All supplies are provided by the instructor. $5 registration fee to be sent at the following email transfer address: orzelski@ualberta.ca

Speakers

Izabella Orzelski

Generalist, Fine Arts Council

Friday February 24, 2023 10:20am - 11:20am MST
Red Deer Polytechnic-932

Art (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 4 (Gr 10-12)

10:20am MST

Intro to Scratch and Scratch Jr

Block coding is one of the trendiest educational tools used by many teachers. Developed by the MIT, Scratch and Scratch Jr lead block coding apps because they are free, intuitive and can be used in a multitude of projects. This workshop aims to introduce Scratch and Scratch Jr to teachers, navigate them through the user interface, teach how to develop from simple to complex projects and to give a “step-by-step” tool that will allow teachers to create their own projects. Come prepared for a interactive, conversational workshop full of experimentation and hands-on activities. Teachers are encouraged to bring their own laptop (but up to 20 Chromebooks can be provided).

Speakers

Nikolas Zetouni

Friday February 24, 2023 10:20am - 12:40pm MST
Red Deer Polytechnic-2205

11:40am MST

The Art of Writing: Exploring Word-and-Image Pairings in Contemporary Literature

Is a picture truly worth a thousand words? What happens when imagery and text combine? In an age of visual communication, it is important to reflect on the dynamic relationship between words and images. Learn the ways writers might capitalize on visual material to strengthen their craft. We will explore the word-image relationships in children’s books, graphic novels, hybrid novels, photograph/art books, magazines, comics, literary journals, and advertisements. Learn strategies for pairing words and images, observe what works and what doesn’t, and be inspired to expand the scope of future writing projects.

Speakers

Alexis Marie Chute

Creative Director, Alexis Marie Productions Inc.

Friday February 24, 2023 11:40am - 12:40pm MST
Red Deer Polytechnic-2901A

Art (TQS 3), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 1 (Gr 1-3) | Language Arts (TQS 3), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 1 (Gr 1-3)

11:40am MST

Overcoming Anxiety Through Art

Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.

In this workshop, you will review and complete a project that can help your students to explore their emotions and reduce their anxiety through creative expression. This meditative and calming activity can contribute to enhancing self-esteem. Excellent for teachers of grades 3-12. The level of difficulty can be adjusted according to the grade level taught. You will leave the workshop with a completed piece of art and links to a PowerPoint presentation and a video for your classroom. All supplies will be provided by the instructor at the workshop for a fee of $5. The registration fee is to be sent at the following email transfer address: orzelski@ualberta.ca

Speakers

Izabella Orzelski

Generalist, Fine Arts Council

Friday February 24, 2023 11:40am - 12:40pm MST
Red Deer Polytechnic-932

Counselling & Student Support (TQS/LQS 4), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 1 (Gr 1-3) | Health and Wellness (TQS 3), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 1 (Gr 1-3) | Art (TQS 3), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 1 (Gr 1-3)

1:00pm MST

Powerful Portraits for Self-Reflection, Innovative thinking, and Empathy Building

Award-winning artist, Alexis Marie Chute will share the broad creative and expressive possibilities of portraiture and self-portraiture. Through many examples, discover how portraits can visualize the often inexpressible parts of the human experience, making seen what is frequently unseen. Discover how different art materials and techniques can communicate various mental and emotional states, plus unexpected ways to combine these into complex and emotive portraits. We live in an age where empathy and compassion are needed more than ever. Through an exploration of portraiture and self-portraiture, learn how this artistic genre can grapple with coming of age, identity, mental health, struggle, and triumph.

Speakers

Alexis Marie Chute

Creative Director, Alexis Marie Productions Inc.

Friday February 24, 2023 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
Red Deer Polytechnic-2901A

1:00pm MST

Implementing Virtual Reality in the classroom

Remember when black/white boards were replaced by projectors and then projectors were replaced by smartboards? Get ready because Virtual Reality (VR) will be the next replacer. Get familiar with the Metaverse and Oculus Quest 2 in this interactive experience. This workshop aims to introduce VR to teachers (from getting comfortable with VR hands movements to navigating on the Operation System) and 3-5 apps that can be used on Education. After a taster of the apps, teachers will be challenged on how to create projects and, at the end, an open discussion/brainstorming session will be held on how to apply VR to the teachers needs or projects. The speaker will be providing 10-15 Oculus Quest 2 and laptops for attendees to try.

Speakers

Nikolas Zetouni

Friday February 24, 2023 1:00pm - 3:20pm MST
Red Deer Polytechnic-2205

2:20pm MST

Exciting Positive & Negative Space Drawing And Collage

Limited Capacity seats available

If you want your students to have fun, this is a perfect workshop for you! Using inexpensive art materials, you will complete an art project that is a great learning tool for your students. Excellent for teachers of grades 3 - 12. The level of difficulty can be adjusted according to the grade level taught. You will receive a PowerPoint presentation and a video link for your classroom. All supplies are provided by the instructor. $5 registration fee to be sent at the following email transfer address: orzelski@ualberta.ca

Speakers

Izabella Orzelski

Generalist, Fine Arts Council

Friday February 24, 2023 2:20pm - 3:20pm MST
Red Deer Polytechnic-932

Art (TQS 3), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 1 (Gr 1-3)

2:20pm MST

How to Dance a Book

If you’re looking for a fun and creative way to engage your students in reading, you’ll love dancing a book. “Movement makes everything better.” It was this philosophy that lead to Christina getting curious about how reading a book could be a more active adventure. Kids sit so much and it’s exciting to have them experience the magic of reading on a more whole-bodied level. Dancing a Book is a wonderful opportunity for self-expression, creativity and outright joy. It’s the perfect exercise when you’ve got kids with lots of energy, or you want to build community through cooperation. The beauty of this activity is that it promotes literacy, both intellectual and physical, along with connecting movement to ideas, feelings and the written word. You’ll return to this activity over and over because your students will love it.

Come to this active workshop for a practical lesson that you can use with any book in any subject. Christina will be sharing her newly published book What Makes a Dancer? as a model for the session.

Speakers

Christina Marlett

Courageous Self-Care

As the creator of Courageous Self-Care, Christina is passionate about helping stressed-out teachers learn to lead their students, families and themselves from a place of wholeness, overflowing energy and deep self-respect. She excels at helping overwhelmed leaders revitalize their... Read More →

Friday February 24, 2023 2:20pm - 3:20pm MST
Red Deer Polytechnic-2503

Language Arts (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K) | Physical Education (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K) | Drama & Dance (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K) | Art (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K)

2:20pm MST

Creating Next Level Art Exhibitions

Exhibitions are the standard way to present art, but more goes into the show than you might imagine. From concept to planning and execution, art curator Alexis Marie Chute will share with you her two-decade-long experience and knowledge about mounting meaningful exhibits. The tips you’ll glean will be applicable for mounting art shows in schools, libraries, community centers, galleries, and beyond. Alexis will inspire you with ground-breaking examples and show how you can create a show-stopping exhibit on any budget.

Speakers

Alexis Marie Chute

Creative Director, Alexis Marie Productions Inc.

Friday February 24, 2023 2:20pm - 3:20pm MST
Red Deer Polytechnic-2901A

Technology (TQS/LQS 2), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 1 (Gr 1-3) | Art (TQS 3), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 1 (Gr 1-3)