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2008
Saturday, March 15, 2008
The Learning Tree
Susan Striker will be the Keynote Speaker at a Legacy of Teaching Conference for Early Childhood Educators that will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2008 at The Learning Tree. For more information contact Jan Piourde
at www.tlt.com.
April 10, 2008
Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford
Susan Striker has received the highly competitive 2008 Connecticut Art Education Association Award, Outstanding Elementary Art Educator, for significant contributions to the field of art education. The CAEA
awards will be presented on the evening of Thursday, April 10, 2008 at the Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford. The event, which begins at 6:00 PM, includes buffet dinner, open museum galleries, and the awards
presentation. Tickets for the evening are available for $50.00 per person. Reservations are required before April 1. Contact JMAY295766@aol.com or at (860) 543-4591.
July 7-July 10 2008
Tennessee Arts Commision
Susan Striker will be offering two tutorials and several teacher workshops at the Summer Intensive 2008 at the Renaissance Center in Dickson, Tennessee for teachers, principals and administrators from six Value Plus
elementary schools. Contact Jennifer Atema, Tennessee Arts Commision, 401 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville, TN 37243. Jennifer.atema@state.tn.us
2007
January, 25, 2007
Young at Art Color Magic will begin at Easton Community Center
Winter, 2006/2007
Young at Art Ancient Egypt is being taught at Sherman School's winter semester after school program
At South School in New Canaan, Young at Art's Passport to Art program is being taught in the after school program.
2006
Thursday, March 30, 2006
All day workshop is 8:30 - 3:30
"Creative Express"
Susan Striker will be the keynote speaker at a workshop for preschool teachers and daycare workers entitled.
Woodlake Country Club, 25 New Hampshire Avenue, Lakewood, NJ
Tickets 55.00, contact Joanne at 732-557-9633 X 131
Saturday, June 24, 2006
10:00 AM, 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM
Germanna Community College, Fredericksburg Campus, room 212, Fredericksburg, VA
Susan Striker will be giving three Anti-Coloring Workshops in
Virginia. The tickets for the workshops are available for purchase at Jabberwocky, childrens book store, 810 Carloine Street, Fredericksburg 540-371-5684. Tickets $10 per adult and one child together. Additional
children $5. Children must be 6 years and older. For more information or questions please call 540-710-6665.
Saturday, July 1, 2006
10:00AM to 4:00 PM and includes lunch.
1200 Post Road in Fairfield.
Susan Striker will be giving a hands-on workshop for teachers. It is required for all Young at Art teachers
for the coming year. It will be the first day of training for new Young at Art licensees. If there is room, the workshop will be open to interested teachers for a fee. Contact Susan Striker for availability and
details.
Saturday, December 16, 2006
Noon to 4:00 PM
Creative holiday gift making, snacks, story time and songs.
Parents deserve a day off. Saturday, December 16 is their day to catch up with themselves, rest, go to a spa, do nothing (or catch up with holiday shopping)
Drop the children off at Young at Art for an afternoon of art, crafts and holiday gift making, stories, music and healthful snacks. Certified teachers and assistants will safely supervise children ages 5 through 12.
$35.00 includes three handmade gifts, and all activities from noon to 4:00 PM 1200 Post Road in Fairfield 261-4567 SusanStriker.com Reservation required
2005
Wednesday, August 3, 8:00 A.M to 12 noon
Susan Striker will be giving a series of YOUNG AT ART® workshops for students and teachers at the Westport/Weston Cooperative Nursery School, 10 Lyons Plains
Road, Westport, Connecticut.
Saturday, September 24th, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Guilford Art Center, Guilford, CT
Susan Striker will give a workshop for moms and tots ages 18 months to 3 years of age. First hour will be for moms while
the children are supervised.; The second hour is for moms and tots together and is a story/drawing/painting session designed to show moms how to encourage creativity and self expression, and create a sense of
adventure in young artists. Contact Ann Persons, Guildford Art Center 411 Church Street, Guildford CT 06437 t 203-453-5947 ext 13 Fee $30.00
Saturday, May 21 9:00 AM
Young at Art Educator's Workshop
sponsored by The Early Care & Education Training Institute
8 Spruce Drive, Sandy Hook, CT 06482
203-426-9663
Cost $30.00
Art educator, founder of Young at Art® schoolsand author of Young at Art®, Please Touch® and The Anti-Coloring Book® series talks about the nature, value and significance of early childhood art.
She demonstrates its crucial connection to literacy and the development of learning styles. Sue will discuss many of the ways our current education system thwarts creativity and discourages the development of
critical thinking skills in the very young. The 3 hour presentation will include 1 hour of theory and two hours of hands on experience.
September/October
The Parent's Journal Radio Series
Susan Striker will be heard in September/October on The Parent's Journal Radio Series in a 1/2 hour interview with Bobbi Conner. Check your
local station for schedule. the interview can be heard live at www.parentsjournal.com
November 19, 2005, Uniondale, NY
Susan Striker has been awarded The prestigious George M. Estabrook Distinguished Service Award for outstanding achievement as an art educator and author. There will be a
dinner at the Marrriott Hotel in Uniondale, N.Y. to celebrate on November 19, 2005. Contact Michael M. Sansevero at 631-598-3005 or Margaret Sheilds at 516-463-6636 for ticket information
2004
March, 2004
Author of the Month
Susan Striker will be featured as the Author of the Month in Teaching k-8 in March 2004. March is National Youth Art Month, and the magazine will tie the feature in to a
focus on children's art. Teaching k-8 is a National magazine written for elementary school teachers.
April, 2004
A Village Store, Bedford, VA
Susan will spend the day demonstrating her literature-based MASTER ARTISTS curriculum to art teachers and parents on a Saturday in April, 2004 at A Village Store,
1004 Gunstock Road, Bedford, Virginia. Recertification points are available. The cost for the day is $110.00 including all materials and a written curriculum. For exact date and time, and to register, please contact Kay@aconnectingthread.com
July, 2004
See Ann Karrick’s half hour interview this summer with Susan Striker. Televised nationally on PAX TV - "For The Record"
Check with your local PAX station for air time. In Connecticut call
860.444.2626 ext.34 or remote office 203.254.3635
AnnKarrick@pax.net
Satuday, June 5, from 5:00 - 9:00 PM
Beardsley Zoo, Bridgeport, CT
Sue Striker and her staff from Young at Art will be on hand at the Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport to help children create exciting and
creative craft projects. The event is a benefit for the Bridgeport Hospital Burn Center. For a donation of $125.00 families will enjoy the zoo, listen to live music, attend a bar-b-que, ride the Carousel and create
crafts with Young at Art staff.
2003
Sunday, January 26, 2003 - noon to 5:00 PM
Long Island Museum in Stony Brook
Two workshops; Young at Art® workshop for families with children ages 6 months through six years with story time and art
activities for the young set and talk and signing for their parents. Following that will be a fun-filled Anti-Coloring® Workshop for children ages 6 through 12 years with several story time and related art
activities. Registration suggested. 1200 Route 25 A, Stony Brook, N.Y. 11790-1992(631-751-0066)
Sunday, February 16
Barnes & Noble Westside, 7325 N. La Cholla, Tucson AZ 85741
(520)742-6621
Fun-filled Anti-Coloring Workshop for children ages 6 - 12 will include dramatic story time and
several related art activities. Every child will receive a free gift.
Tuesday, February 18 at 7:00 PM
Changing Hands Bookstore, 6428 S. Maclintock Drive, Tempe, Arizona (480) 730-4828
Sue will;
be talking to parents and educators about the important link between age-appropriate art activities and both literacy and learning styles. She will demonstrate that early art is not a "frill", not merely
"charming" but the very foundation of all later learning.
Wednesday, February 19 at 7:00 P.M.
The Tattered Cover Bookstore, Denver, Colorado
Susan Striker will be giving a workshop for parents and teachers. She will be demonstrating how to stimulate
creativity, improve literacy and promote critical thinking through age-appropriate, literature-based art program. The workshop will be a fun-filled one with many hands-on activities.
Friday, February 21 at 4:00
Bookworks, 191 South Pine, Telluride, Colorado
Susan will be giving an Anti-Coloring Workshop. Children ages six through twelve will enjoy a fun-filled hour including story
time and several art activities. The projects are all designed to encourage the development of critical thinking, problem solving, creativity and independence.
Wednesday evening, March 12, 2003 - 7:30 PM
Mothers of Multiples Anti-Coloring® workshop and slide presentation at the Westport Connecticut Library. (For more information P.O. Box 901, Southport, CT
06490 (203-221-0607)
March 28, 2003
Keynote speaker at The Children's Home Society of The Children's Home Society Early Care and Education Conference, Woodlake Country Club, 25 New Hampshire Avenue, Lakewood, N.J.
(732-905-6363). Sue will talk about the nature, value and significance of early childhood art. She will demonstrate its connection to literacy and the development of learning styles. Sue will discuss many
of the ways our current education system thwarts creativity and discourages the development of critical thinking skills in the very young. A hands on workshop will follow.
April 12, 2003
La Leche League
For the Young at Art
Importance of art for the baby and young child. Discover how to encourage your child, stages of art development and the importance of
scribbling. Plus creative activities for the one to five year old. (Designed for parent accompanied by child)
Draw Your Child Out
Discussion on why not to give your children coloring books and the like. Plus 6-12 year olds will engage in a creative undertaking based on Susan’s books. (Designed for parent
accompanied by child)
May 31, 2003, 11:00 AM
Workshop for parent/teachers
The Celebrate Connecticut Homeschool Fair at Chapman Hall, Middlesex Community College, Middlesex, Connecticut
She will be demonstrating how to
stimulate creativity, improve literacy and promote critical thinking through age-appropriate, literature-based art activities. The workshop will be a fun-filled one with many hands-on activities. Learn how to
motivate children to draw, think and write.
June
Susan Striker will be interviewed by Bobbi Conner for The Parent's Journal, a syndicated radio show heard on 160 radio stations and the Armed Forces Network. Scheduled for June, 2003, exact day and
time to be announced
August 23, 3:00 PM
Albuquerque's Barnes & Noble
3701 Ellison Drive, N.W., Albuquerque, New Mexico. (505) 792-4234
Anti-Coloring Workshop. Open to children ages 6 - 12, it will include a
dramatic reading of a story and several exciting art projects. We will draw, paint and laugh a lot. Everyone will go home with a gift.
Tuesday, December 2, 2003. 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
MCPL Cultural Center, 575 Middle Country Road, Selden, NY
Susan will be speaking at the The Middle County library Foundation’s Distinguished
Speakers Series 2003 at the MCPL Cultural Center, 575 Middle Country Road, Selden, N.Y. The event includes continental breakfast. Mail reservation form and payment ($25.00) to Distinguished Speakers Series, 101
Eastwood Blvd, Centereach, N.Y. 11720-2745 For more information call Mary Viggiano, 631-585-9393 ext 252
2002
Saturday, February 16, 2002
Noon to 2:00 PM. Susan Striker, author of the best selling Anti-Coloring Books will be at The Easton, CT Public Library. *
Saturday, February 16, 2002
Noon to 2:00 PM. Susan Striker, author of the best selling Anti-Coloring Books will be at Barnes & Noble in Westport, CT.*
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She will introduce her latest book, Young at Art and to talk about the nature, value and significance of art for children ages 6 months through 6 years. According to Sue, early art is not a frill, not
merely "charming" but the foundation for all later reading, writing and drawing. Sue will also talk about how to help your child use art to learn how to think critically, solve problems and be creative.
This presentation will be of interest to parents, teachers and day care workers of children ages 6 months through 6 years.
Wednesday, January 9, 2002
Listen to Susan if you are in Kansas on KAIR FM at 6:30-6:45 central time
Sunday, January 6, 2002
Listen to Susan if you are in San Francisco on KOIT, interviewed by Armin Brott.
April 16, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Live by phone radio interview WHAT-FM,
Philadelphia, PA "In Pursuit of Truth" Host Reggie Bryant
Thursday, April 18
Barnes & Noble Westport, Anti-Coloring Workshop at 11:00 AM
Saturday and Sunday, April 27 & 28, 2002
DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park
51 Sandy Pond Rd, Lincoln, MA
Offering 6 workshops for teachers, parents and parent-child pairs.
Sunday, May 26
Barnes & Noble Danbury, Anti-Coloring Workshop at 2:00 PM
Young at Art Talk and Signing at 3:00 PM
Saturday June 8 – Noon – 1:00 PM
Barnes & Noble Waterbury, Anti-Coloring Workshop
Young at Art Talk and Signing at 1:00 PM
June 15 - 4:00 PM
Project Read, Bridgeport CT
June - 22nd
Barnes & Noble Glastonbury an Anti-Coloring Workshop two workshops:
1. Young at Art workshop for parents of infants and toddlers
2. A fun-filled story time and art activity Anti-Coloring Workshop for
children 6 to 12. Every child who participates will get a free gift.
Saturday, June 29 - 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM
Barnes & Noble 5239 E. Broadway Blvd, Tucson Arizona
Two workshops:
1:00 PM - Anti-Coloring Workshop
3:00 PM -. Young at Art Workshop discussion with
Susan Striker and Dr. Caron Goode
Sunday June 30 1:30 PM and 3:00 PM
Barnes & Noble at the Foothills Mall, 7325 N. La Cholla, Tucson AZ
Two workshops:
1:30 PM - Young at Art with Susan Striker and Dr. Caron Goode
3:00 PM - Anti-Coloring Workshop for children ages 6 - 12
Saturday, August 3 - 4 - 9 PM
Appearance and signing by Susan Striker at the 5th Annual Sound View Beach Festival
Wednesday, August 14 at 2:00 PM
Barnes & Noble - Westport, Connecticut
Susan Striker will lead a Young at Art® workshop for toddlers, accompanied by parents . It is being held at the request of
the Southern Fairfield County Homeschoolers but will be open to the public. It will include a story time and several, related multi-media art projects. The workshop will be at . For information call 203-221-7955
Saturday, August 17
Barnes & Noble, Albuquerque, New Mexico 505-792-4831
Tuesday, August 20, 6:00 PM
The Tattered Cover Book Store, 1628 16
Street, Denver, Colorado 80202
Saturday, August 31 4:00 PM
Encore visit to the Waterbury, Connecticut Barnes & Noble. A fun-filled Anti-Coloring Book ® workshop for children ages 6 -12 including a story time, art activity and
free gift for every child.
April, 2002
Read Sue's article in PARENTGUIDE
Wednesday, October 9 at 6:30 PM
Queens Barne & Noble, 1590 Queens Blvd, New York
Sue Striker will be there for a fun-filled Anti-Coloring Book® workshop for children ages 6 - 12. It will include
a story time and art activity. Every participant will receive a gift.
Saturday, October 26 at 12 noon
Barnes & Noble, Waterbury Connectuct will present a Young at Art® workshop for toddlers and their parents on a Saturday morning in October. It will feature a book
signing and talk for parents and a story time with several age-appropriate , related art activities for the toddlers. (203-759-7955 for details)
Thursday, December 12
Children's School Workshop for teachers of preschool with a focus on the importance or early art activities on a child's development. Details to be announced.
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