Teaching Statement
Classes and Shows - Fall/Winter 2007-2008
Jewelry Shows
Adornment Holiday Show and Sale
Thursday, December 6th 2007 5-9 pm
Tashiro-Kaplan Artist Lofts
115 Prefontane Place South, Seattle, WA
Artemis Trunk Show at Bleu Papillon
Saturday, December 15 2007 noon-8 pm
3315 W. McGraw Street, Seattle, WA
206.284.3526
Seasonal Wreaths
One of a kind wreaths individually created from hand collected natural
materials.
Available throughout the holiday season at:
Classic Nursery
12526 Avondale Road
Redmond, WA
(425) 885.5678
Adult Classes
Mixed Media Assemblage
Thursdays, 7:00-9:30pm
January 17th- February 4th
Arts Now Edmonds Community College
Edmonds, WA
www.edcc.edu/artsnow
Nature on Paper
Thursdays, 7:00-9:30pm
February 21st -March 27th
Arts Now Edmonds Community College
Edmonds, WA
www.edcc.edu/artsnow
Family Workshop
Family Printmaking Workshop
Saturday, February 9th, 2008, 1-4 pm
Linoleum block hand carving and print making
inspired by the museum collection of Japanese kimono fabrics, In Winter,
Silk Linings
Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park St. Portland, OR
503.226.2811
Children’s Classes through December 2007:
All classes instructed in Seattle, WA
Eco-Ceramics: Yesler Community Center
Art and Science: John Muir Elementary
Clay, Collage and Cartoon: John Muir Elementary
Art 101: Madison Middle School
Artist in Residence, Scientific Illustration: Orca Elementary School
Teaching Statement
Jeanne Dodds approaches her teaching philosophy from a facilitator’s perspective. Her primary goals are to provide students with the information and skills needed to become technically competent in a given media, and to support, encourage and foster individual creative expression. Through her work as an artist active in multiple disciplines, Ms. Dodds remains current in art techniques and methods for artistic development, skills that inform her teaching practice. Through her work with museums, schools, and non-profit organizations, Ms. Dodds has developed extensive curriculum based on museum collections, learning standards, and art media. Her classes for adults and children are taught at institutions in Western States.Responses from Students, Parents and Organizations:
“Both your classes have been spectacular this session. I feel so fortunate to watch you work."
- program coordinator, Seattle School
“Your projects are his favorite thing about school. I’ve
enjoyed your creative curriculum… and your respectful way with
kids.”
- parent of student, Seattle School
“The kids were so engaged and really enjoyed
learning from you."
-program director, Seattle school
“Thank you so much for the wealth of information you offered.
I see new possibilities for my artwork.”
- adult drawing
student, Seattle non-profit
