Provider Details
Provider: Linda Whelihan, teaching artist
Contact Details
8022581499
whelihanlinda@gmail.com
whelihanlinda@gmail.com
Address
1 Cross Keys Rd. Apt. F
Baltimore, MD 21210
Baltimore, MD 21210
Teaching Artist
Linda Whelihan is an artist and art integration specialist who aims to engage individuals, build community and provide hands-on learning through shared art experiences. In her studio, she crafts wood, paper and fabric into whimsical pieces that charm and delight. She designs inspiring professional development workshops and residencies using puppetry, murals, creative bookmaking and recycling to bring color to classroom subjects, especially social studies, math and science. Linda thrives on collaboration and loves working with classroom teachers to tailor exciting residencies specifically for their group of students.
Linda was awarded a Fulbright grant last year and spent 6 months in Kenya helping to develop hands-on curriculum with students and educators in the Maasai Mara. She'd love to share her explerience with you and your class and help forge connections with kids here and there!
Events and Programs Offered
Creative Book Making
Students will love creating exciting book forms that show off what they know! Kids will use pop-up techniques, simple printmaking and accordion folds to transform content into engaging structures that they will cherish and that teachers can use to assess their learning!
Program/Event Format:
In School Residency, In School Workshop, After School/Weekend, Professional Development
Art Forms:
Visual Art and Design, Storytelling, Creative Writing
Kenya Connections
Take your students on safari to the African savannah! Linda will tailor programming to align with your curriculum by designing hands-on and wild activities that will engage, educate and inspire! Connect virtually with schools in Kenya to share stories, exchange ideas and build a global…
Program/Event Format:
In School Residency, In School Workshop, After School/Weekend, Professional Development
Art Forms:
Visual Art and Design, Storytelling, Puppetry, Creative Writing
Spokespuppets!
Students will use a variety of materials to create character puppets that can tell the story of particular events. The focus of this programming is to engage the kids and have them use their puppets to share what they have learned in a fun and…
Program/Event Format:
In School Residency, In School Workshop, After School/Weekend, Professional Development
Art Forms:
Visual Art and Design, Storytelling, Creative Writing