The Robin Makes A Laughing Sound: A Birder’s Journal was named an “Outstanding Science Tradebook” by the National Science Teachers Association (2011). link
April 12, 2013, San Antonio, TX. Sallie will be on a panel of Science Educators and Authors for the NSTA National Conference. WISP Pathway Session: Integrating Science and Literacy - A Journey, Not a Destination. Marriott Rivercenter, Salon L, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm. link
April 21, 2013, Sunday, Sallie will be a featured artist at the Kaneland Community Fine Arts Festival (11 am - 6 pm). She will be demonstrating watercolor sketching techniques as well as showing original sketches from The Robin Makes A Laughing Sound: A Birder’s Journal. Books will also be available for purchase and autographing. link
July 11-13, 2013, Penisula School of Art, Door County, WI. Sallie will be teaching a three day workshop titled The Practice of the Artist’s Sketchbook. Designed for artists who want to develop their ideas and grow in their art, this course is suitable for anyone who can draw independently (advanced beginner on up.) In addition to exploring many different ways of working in a Journal/Sketchbook, participants will have the opportunity to bind a sketchbook of their own. http://www.peninsulaschoolofart.com/ Catalog - my course is on page 21.
News from Calypso Moon Studio, a member of the Oak Park Arts District link
May 16-17, What’s Blooming on Harrison Street. Calypso Moon Studio will be open Friday, May 16 from 6-10 pm and Saturday, May 17 from 11 am to 5 pm. Family and adult activities. link
Summer Arts Camps Sallie will be teaching in the June Arts Camp. link
M.G. Bertulfo and Taleblazers, creative writing workshops for children, have found a home at Calypso Moon Studio. Sallie and M.G. are collaborating on a 4-session children’s offering titled Green Ink - Get wild on the page. Write a story about your favorite animal and create a 3-D map or game board of its territory. link
Become a part of the Moon Project. Download a printable form to make your own moon sighting and return it to Sallie at Calypso Moon Studio, 331 B Harrison Street, Oak Park, Illinois 60304. Follow the simple directions or make up your own. There is no wrong way to make a moon observation. All returned observations will become part of a virtual installation of moon sightings from across the world. Do it yourself moon sighting chart to print out Click Here
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