The following are examples of Professional Learning Events
designed and facilitated byDr. E - Everett Louis Ph.D.
(for inquiries, please see contact page)
designed and facilitated byDr. E - Everett Louis Ph.D.
(for inquiries, please see contact page)
Human Tetris
by Dr. E and Friends and Teacher Candidates at Saint Mary's College
5 Pillars of Elementary Education, Teamwork, Spatial Thinking
Brainstorm and Prep
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Finished Product
In honor of Alexy Pajitnov (Creator of Tetris game released in 1984)
Bowls
by Dr. E and Friends of Stanford and the Faculty/Staff at SMC
Expression, Reflection, Sculpture, Environmental Literacy, Community
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Pattern Paints
by Dr. E and Friends of Saint Mary's College of California Multiple Subject Teacher Candidates
Storytelling, Color, Pattern Sense, Abstraction, Teamwork and Symbolism
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Pattern Paints II
by Dr. and Friends of U.C. Berkeley Extension / China Cohort
Abstraction, Symbolism, Sculpture, Color and Community
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Apple Tag
by Dr. E and Friends of Kalmanovitz School of Education Saint Mary's College of California
Reflection, Connection, Color and Expression
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Fraction Discs Array Art
by Dr. E and Friends of Kalmanovitz School of Education Saint Mary's College
Symbolism, Spatial Thinking and Community
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Typography of Me
by Dr. E and Friends of Stanford University
Identity and Reflection
CIRCLES OF US
by Dr. E and Friends of Rock Creek Elementary MD
Community Building, Reflection and Mindfulness
BACKGROUND:
Legend has it that in the early 14th Century, Pope Boniface the VII sought out an artist to paint frescoes for Saint Peter's Basilica in Rome. He sent a messenger to collect works from a number of artists to determine who would receive the prestigious commission. When the messenger arrived at the home of the well known artist Giotto di Bondone, he was handed a simple work of a near perfect hand painted circle. In contrast to the elaborate works submitted by other artists, this simple circle showed great skill and focus and Giotto was then commissioned by the Pope.
According to Merriam Webster, in addition to being defined as a geometric shape, a circle is also defined as "a group of persons sharing a common interest or revolving about a common center."
Legend has it that in the early 14th Century, Pope Boniface the VII sought out an artist to paint frescoes for Saint Peter's Basilica in Rome. He sent a messenger to collect works from a number of artists to determine who would receive the prestigious commission. When the messenger arrived at the home of the well known artist Giotto di Bondone, he was handed a simple work of a near perfect hand painted circle. In contrast to the elaborate works submitted by other artists, this simple circle showed great skill and focus and Giotto was then commissioned by the Pope.
According to Merriam Webster, in addition to being defined as a geometric shape, a circle is also defined as "a group of persons sharing a common interest or revolving about a common center."
Doing art is not about being an amazing artist. It's about expression, reflection, mindfulness, and always getting better at your craft. It's a process - art takes patience. At each step, the work gets more and more refined. So keep creating, keep growing and keep sharing...
-Dr. E
-Dr. E