CATCA 2025: Full Schedule

COMPLETE THE CATCA 2025 SURVEY TO IMPROVE FUTURE CONVENTION

CLOSURE REMARKS FROM CATCA 2025!

THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING THE CONVENTION AND FOR CATCA 2026 WILL HAPPEN ON FEBRUARY 19 AND 20, 2026 AT RDP.

STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFORMATION FROM YOUR ATA LOCALS.

All pre-recording videos will be up until May 31st.

9:00am MST

Rock Art Mandala Workshop

Thursday February 20, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST

RDP Room 2507(Art Studio)

During this workshop we will examine a brief history of the mandala, it benefits and create a personal rock mandala to take home. Classroom lesson plan provided.To reserve your spot and pay for supplies do send $15 in an email transfer to dalmane.art.shepherd@gmail.com

Speakers

Dalmane Owchar

Mandala work has become a big part of my art and there is a rich history behind it. Teaching others to learn about the Mandala and how the historic culture can sooth one’s soul can be passed on through the generations in the classroom. Once the process is learned it is a catalyst... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
RDP Room 2507(Art Studio)

Social Studies (TQS 3), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 2 (Gr 4-6) | Art (TQS 3), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 2 (Gr 4-6) | Health and Wellness (TQS 3), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 2 (Gr 4-6)

Physical Activity & Wellness S... Rock Art Mandala Workshop

9:00am MST

Exploratory art projects using oil Pastels- endless possibilities LIMITED

Thursday February 20, 2025 9:00am - 11:20am MST

RDP Room 2502 (Art Studio)

Exploratory art projects using oil Pastels- endless possibilities
This session combines techniques and strategies to effectively use the vibrant colours of the oil pastels. The possibilities are endless! Creating new colours, blending colours and achieving texture will be explored by step-by-step demonstration of each project. These projects can be modified for any grade level and abilities. All the supplies are being provided and the fee for this session is $ 20. To book your spot please send an email transfer to candixon@telus.net

Speakers

Christina Dixon

Art

As a teacher and artist my main goal is to inspire others to love, appreciate, and explore Art and various mediums: oil pastels, watercolors, acrylics, inks, etc. Each medium is versatile in a specific way and the final projects sometime combine a few of them to achieve astonishing... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 9:00am - 11:20am MST
RDP Room 2502 (Art Studio)

Art (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6) | Health and Wellness (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6)

Physical Activity & Wellness S... Exploratory art projects using oil Pastels- endless possibilities

10:20am MST

Crayola Crayon Collage Cards FULL

Thursday February 20, 2025 10:20am - 12:40pm MST

RDP Room 2507(Art Studio)

Create your own one of a kind greeting cards with crayons, watercolour and collage! Learn how to create colourful backgrounds using a combination of Crayola crayons and watercolour paint. Take your colourful background designs then cut and collage them into delightful all occasion cards. This class is a perfect solution for themed card classes for Mother's Day, Birthday's, Christmas, Valentines, Easter and more! SUPPLIES ARE PROVIDED FOR THIS CLASS. Send a $20 email transfer to sally@sallytowerssybblis.com FOR YOUR SUPPLIES and reservations for this session. PLEASE PRINT OFF THE BLACK AND WHITE HANDOUTS AND BRING THEM TO THIS SESSION. THE COLOURED HANDOUT CAN BE DOWNLOADED TO YOUR PHONE FOR REFERENCE DURING THE CLASS.

Speakers

Sally Towers-Sybblis

artist/instructor

Sally Towers-Sybblis is a full time mixed media artist from Red Deer, Alberta. Her whimsical style of art often incorporates a combination of lettering, watercolor or acrylic. Her work has been featured in various publications including “The Lettering Arts Review”.Her journey... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 10:20am - 12:40pm MST
RDP Room 2507(Art Studio)

Art (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), All Divisions | Health and Wellness (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), All Divisions

Physical Activity & Wellness S... Crayola Crayon Collage Cards

10:20am MST

Sacred Circle Meditation & Art FILLING

Thursday February 20, 2025 10:20am - 12:40pm MST

RDP Room 2301

Angela Hall will share her Trauma Informed & Indigenous Ways of Knowing Art lessons that she has developed to support students in self expression, feeling safe, emotional regulation and understanding oneself. These include: My Safe Place Landscape Art, Tree Meditation & Art, Star Blanket Art Renewal, Sacred Circle Meditation & Art, Flowers are Our Medicine, Rites of Passage Art Mandala, Dressing Up Your Spirit, and Medicine Wheel Reflection Art. Teachers will be able to participate in the Sacred Circle Meditation & Art workshop to understand the significance and effectiveness of these art lessons.

A $10 dollar fee by February 7, 2025, is a requirement to confirm your spot and receive the following art materials: 12” x 12” Black Canvas, One Dotting Tool, Seven-1 oz containers filled with Fluid Acrylic Paint (White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Green, Orange, Pink, and Purple) and a Rag/Cloth. Please e-transfer your fee to aguenus@gmail.com and include your name, title of the art workshop, and the teachers’ convention you will be attending (CCTCA, CATCA or GETCA) in your e-transfer.

Speakers

Angela Hall

Teacher, Artist, AguenusArt

Angela Hall is a Métis Albertan, professional teacher, and artist. She has completed a variety of graduate level courses including Trauma Recovery, Grief and Loss, Art Therapy, Drama Therapy, Expressive Art Therapy, and Psychotherapy with Kutenai Art Therapy Institute, St. Stephens... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 10:20am - 12:40pm MST
RDP Room 2301

Indigenous Education (TQS/LQS 5), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12) | Art (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12)

Physical Activity & Wellness S... Sacred Circle Meditation & Art

11:40am MST

Alberta Landscape Art with Music and Stories! LIMITED

Thursday February 20, 2025 11:40am - 2:00pm MST

RDP Room 2502 (Art Studio)

Bring a fun art project, based on a local Indigenous artist, into your classroom! Join me in this hands-on, interdisciplinary session as we study a local artist, Jason Carter, use Feldman’s art critique to critique his art, look at stories connected to the themes in the artwork, sing songs, and create a landscape painting! No music experience is necessary! This art project will give you opportunities to express your creativity with painting, while making connections to children’s literature, music, and social studies. Project ideas and resources will be shared to bring into your class right away! Do send a $5 email transfer to cblenkhorne@gmail.com to reserve your seat and pay for supplies for this session.

Speakers

Coreen Blenkhorne

Coreen has taught with the Calgary Board of Education for over 18 years, is a mother of three wonderful boys, and married to an amazing husband who is also a teacher. Her teaching career has brought her experience teaching a variety of grades from grade K-6, literacy specialist, and... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 11:40am - 2:00pm MST
RDP Room 2502 (Art Studio)

Indigenous Education (TQS/LQS 5), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), All Divisions | Art (TQS 3), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), All Divisions

Physical Activity & Wellness S... Alberta Landscape Art with Music and Stories!

1:00pm MST

Expressive Techniques in Acrylics & Mixed Media LIMITED

Thursday February 20, 2025 1:00pm - 3:20pm MST

RDP Room 2507(Art Studio)

Expressive Techniques in Acrylics & Mixed Media

Create personally meaningful and expressive works of art, inspired by nature and by using acrylic paint, mixed media and collage techniques. Develop techniques that create rich textural surfaces, glazed and stained fields of color, and aesthetic ways of organizing space. The strength, sensitivity and rhythm of form, line, value, shape, pattern, and color will be examined. The projects presented are suitable for all skill levels and abilities. All the supplies are being provided and the fee for this session is $20. To book your spot please send an email transfer to candixon@telus.net

Speakers

Christina Dixon

Art

Thursday February 20, 2025 1:00pm - 3:20pm MST
RDP Room 2507(Art Studio)

Art (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6) | Health and Wellness (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6)

Physical Activity & Wellness S... Expressive Techniques in Acrylics & Mixed Media

1:00pm MST

Rites of Passage Art Mandala LIMITED

Thursday February 20, 2025 1:00pm - 3:20pm MST

RDP Room 2301

Angela Hall will present her Trauma Informed & Indigenous Ways of Knowing Art lessons that she has developed to support students in self expression, feeling safe, emotional regulation and understanding oneself. These include: My Safe Place Landscape Art, Tree Meditation & Art, Star Blanket Art Renewal, Sacred Circle Meditation & Art, Flowers are Our Medicine, Rites of Passage Art Mandala, Dressing Up Your Spirit, and Medicine Wheel Reflection Art. Teachers will be able to participate in the Rites of Passage Art Mandala workshop to understand the significance and effectiveness of these art lessons.

A $10 dollar fee by February 7, 2025, is a requirement to confirm your spot and receive the following art materials: One Math Compass, Pencil, Watercolour Paper, Felt Markers and/or Pencil Crayons and/or paints, and Hand-out with Instructions. Please e-transfer your fee to aguenus@gmail.com and include your name, title of the art workshop, and the teachers’ convention you will be attending (CCTCA, CATCA or GETCA) in your e-transfer.

Speakers

Angela Hall

Teacher, Artist, AguenusArt

Thursday February 20, 2025 1:00pm - 3:20pm MST
RDP Room 2301

Indigenous Education (TQS/LQS 5), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12) | Art (TQS 3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12)

Physical Activity & Wellness S... Rites of Passage Art Mandala

2:20pm MST

Emotional Regulation and Art Therapy LIMITED

Thursday February 20, 2025 2:20pm - 3:20pm MST

RDP Room 2602

Join us for an enlightening and interactive one-hour session focused on the transformative role of art therapy in fostering emotional regulation among students and staff. This workshop is designed specifically for teachers and support staff across all educational levels who are keen to explore creative, innovative and practical strategies for enhancing emotional well-being within the school environment.

Participants will have the opportunity for some hands on learning during this lecture.

Speakers

Jennifer Seniuk

ATR, RCAT, CCC, Belly Eye Art Therapy Inc.

Jennifer Seniuk is a registered Art Therapist in both the United States and Canada, and a dedicated counsellor who has committed her career to helping others through creative expression and therapeutic practices. Based in Alberta, she specializes in conducting workshops for school... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 2:20pm - 3:20pm MST
RDP Room 2602

9:00am MST

Tell a Story with Masks

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST

RDP Room 1408

Storytelling can be a way to introduce students to telling their own story. And by creating masks, the story can be even more effective. Learn how to make masks including balloon masks and life masks and create inexpensive costumes so that stories can be individualized and performed. Students from all cultures can create masks and stories to express their culture.

Speakers

P Gail Whiteford

A drama teacher for 35 years, in Australia and Calgary Gail retired to teach Drama Education at U of C, while still teaching workshops at schools in Alberta and British Columbia. Gail has presented sessions at over 20 Teachers' Conventions in Alberta. She has written 2 books on the... Read More →

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
RDP Room 1408

Art (TQS 3), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 2 (Gr 4-6) | Drama & Dance (TQS 3), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 2 (Gr 4-6)

9:00am MST

Inspire and Create in Mixed Media

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST

RDP Room 2507(Art Studio)

Join this exciting workshop designed specifically for elementary and junior high teachers, where you'll discover a captivating project your students will love! Dive into a creative adventure involving cutting, gluing, painting and collaging. You'll guide your students in creating a vibrant mixed-media representation of one of Alberta's beautiful cities, capturing its unique charm and history. Tailored to various grade levels, this workshop demonstrates integrating such projects across different subjects. Each participant will receive links to the YouTube instructional video and the PowerPoint presentation to use in their art classroom. All art materials are provided for a $10 fee. Come and ignite your classroom with creativity and cross-curricular magic! Send an email transfer to orzelski@ualberta.ca to book your spot.

Speakers

Izabella Orzelski

Teacher, Fine Arts Council

Izabella, an accomplished artist and educator, holds an MFA from the New York Academy of Art and a Ph.D. in education from the University of Alberta. Her contributions to art education have been recognized with the Winspear Fund Grant and the Dahesh Museum Award in New York. She is... Read More →

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
RDP Room 2507(Art Studio)

Art (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9) | Health and Wellness (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9)

Physical Activity & Wellness S... Inspire and Create in Mixed Media

9:00am MST

Crafting Connections: Make Your Own Tipi LIMITED

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 11:20am MST

RDP Room 1303

Immerse yourself in a hands-on cultural journey with Elder Phillip Campiou from Treaty 8, where you'll deepen your understanding of the traditional uses and teachings of the Tipi. Engage in a unique opportunity to create your own miniature Tipi while learning about its historical significance and cultural importance. Through interactive storytelling, we'll explore the profound narratives that shape these traditions, offering valuable perspectives that resonate in our lives today.

Speakers

Phillip Campiou

Elder, Driftpile Cree Nation

Phillip Campiou, a member of the Traditional Woodland Cree from Driftpile Cree Nation, Alberta, has made his home in the Onoway area. Growing up, Phillip's father instilled in him the principles of self-sufficiency and profound respect for Mother Earth and spiritual teachings. As... Read More →

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 11:20am MST
RDP Room 1303

Art (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12) | Indigenous Education (TQS/LQS 5), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12) | Social Studies (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12)

10:20am MST

Exploring Van Gogh Painting Technique

Friday February 21, 2025 10:20am - 12:40pm MST

RDP Room 2507(Art Studio)

Are you a teacher who's always wanted to learn how to paint like Van Gogh? Well, you're in luck! Join and learn how to paint landscapes in the style of Van Gogh using acrylics, brushes, and palette knives. You will be provided with step-by-step instructions to guide you through the process, ensuring you complete a stunning painting by the end of the session. You will walk away with a beautiful piece of art and gain the skills to implement this technique in your art classroom. Your students are sure to love it! All materials are provided for a fee of $15. You'll also receive a link to a YouTube instructional video and a PowerPoint presentation to use in your art classroom. Take advantage of this opportunity to bring new creative skills to your teaching! Send an email transfer to orzelski@ualberta.ca to book your spot.

Speakers

Izabella Orzelski

Teacher, Fine Arts Council

Friday February 21, 2025 10:20am - 12:40pm MST
RDP Room 2507(Art Studio)

Art (TQS 3), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 1 (Gr 1-3) | Health and Wellness (TQS 3), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 1 (Gr 1-3)

Physical Activity & Wellness S... Exploring Van Gogh Painting Technique

1:00pm MST

The Joy of Movement LIMITED

Friday February 21, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST

RDP Room AC147(Studio B)

Moving the body is important for health, (physical, mental, and emotional) and also enhances learning. Interactive session offers great tools for your personal well-being, as well as for improving student performance and attitudes. Experience creative, expressive movement that’s safe, easy to do, and simple to incorporate into the classroom. Learn The BrainDance (a technique to help students improve performance, focus and co-ordination), the principles of Nia, and more in this fun session, which includes dance-based movement. Dress comfortably and bring a water bottle.

Speakers

Tina Thrussell

Facilitator, Best U Can B Inc

Tina Thrussell has been facilitating impactful, interactive, personal expansion experiences for 19+ years. Her light-hearted energy and contagious enthusiasm have contributed to her reputation as The Feel Good Lady. This deep lover of life has inspired thousands of people over the... Read More →

Friday February 21, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
RDP Room AC147(Studio B)

Health and Wellness (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K), All Divisions | Physical Education (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K), All Divisions | Music & Band (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K), All Divisions | Drama & Dance (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K), All Divisions | Art (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K), All Divisions | Curriculum & Pedagogy (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K), All Divisions | School Leadership (LQS 1-9), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K), All Divisions

1:00pm MST

Creative Mandalas for Relaxation LIVE

Friday February 21, 2025 1:00pm - 3:20pm MST

RDP Room 2507(Art Studio)

Create therapeutic art while relaxing! Using concentric patterns and designs, create amazing decorative mandalas on paper. Learn how to add watercolour, ink and markers to decorate your patterns. The process of creating mandalas can be very meditative giving one an escape from the stress of daily life.
SUPPLIES ARE PROVIDED FOR THIS CLASS. Send a $25 email transfer to sally@sallytowerssybblis.com FOR YOUR SUPPLIES and reservations for this session. PLEASE PRINT OFF THE BLACK AND WHITE HANDOUT AND BRING IT TO THIS SESSION. THE OTHER COLOURED MANDALA HANDOUT CAN BE DOWNLOADED TO YOUR PHONE TO USE AS A REFERENCE DURING THE CLASS.

Speakers

Sally Towers-Sybblis

artist/instructor

Friday February 21, 2025 1:00pm - 3:20pm MST
RDP Room 2507(Art Studio)

Art (TQS 3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12) | Health and Wellness (TQS 3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12)

Physical Activity & Wellness S... Creative Mandalas for Relaxation

1:00pm MST

Viewpoint Gallery Visit of current exhibition LIMITED

Friday February 21, 2025 1:00pm - 3:20pm MST

Old Central Intermediate School

Many people pause, reflect and consider the directions their lives have taken. Opportunities for reflection come from our daily activities and travels, journeys or adventures of which we may take part - either in solitude or that we share with others. This exhibition is a celebration of the lived experience of women in a range of ages and life stages, in their mid-twenties through to their seventies. The work featured has been created specifically for this exhibition and is meant to share each person's stage and place of life she currently inhabits; celebrating these journeys through life while sharing the depth of these experiences through painting, drawing and mixed media, ceramics and sculpture. Join us at the Viewpoint Gallery, located at 5205 48 Avenue (old Central Intermediate School), Red Deer, Alberta as we share this current exhibition AND join the conversation, if you wish.

Speakers

Sheena McNiff-Wolfe

Sheena teaches Art, Drawing and Ceramics at Ecole Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive HS in Red Deer and is looking forward to connecting with other Art people during Convention.

Friday February 21, 2025 1:00pm - 3:20pm MST
Old Central Intermediate School

Health and Wellness (TQS 3), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6) | Art (TQS 3), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6)

Outside Venues Old Central Intermediate School

3:20pm MST

Creative Mandalas for Relaxation RECORDING

Friday February 21, 2025 3:20pm - Saturday May 31, 2025 11:30pm MDT

Recording

Speakers

Sally Towers-Sybblis

artist/instructor

Friday February 21, 2025 3:20pm - Saturday May 31, 2025 11:30pm MDT
Recording

Art (TQS 3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12) | Health and Wellness (TQS 3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12)

Physical Activity & Wellness S... Creative Mandalas for Relaxation
Post Convention Recordings Sally Towers-Sybblis