Exploring the ART of SIGN

A Three-Part Workshop Series for Artists & Educators

Monday, May 5th Session 1: The Art of Gesture & Expression

· Understand the fundamentals of nonverbal communication.

· Learn how ASL handshapes and symbols can inspire visual and performing arts.

· Engage in silent storytelling and creative expression exercise.

Monday, May 19th Session 2: Movement, Rhythm & Embodied Communication

· Explore how gesture, rhythm, and movement enhance artistic collaboration.

· Participate in interactive activities blending dance, theater, and sign language.

· Discover ways to communicate through face and body.

Monday, June 2 Session 3: Visual Language & Artistic Accessibility

· Use ASL symbols and gestures as inspiration for visual and tactile art.

· Explore integrating sign language into paintings, sculptures, and multimedia works.

· Loud Silence: tap into multiple ways of sharing nonverbal expression together as a class.