Elevate your teaching with
for Educators
Dr. Julie Etheridge
Founder & Lead Curriculum Designer
The Vision
At VISIE, we believe that creativity is the foundation of meaningful teaching and learning. Our online professional development workshops engage both generalist and art educators in critical thinking, reflection, and experiential learning through discussion-rich, hands-on, art-centered experiences.
All workshops are live—nothing is pre-recorded—to ensure real connection and genuine engagement. And, our workshops are intentionally limited to 8 to 20 participants, depending on the type of workshop, creating space for rich interactions.
Grounded in the belief that works of art can deepen thinking, analysis, and meaning, our programs invite you to integrate imaginative approaches across the curriculum. Arts integration is not a quick add-on, but a purposeful approach that uses the potential of art to inspire curiosity and deepen understanding.
Additional Services: Customized curriculum design and development, research-based program evaluation, and hands-on, arts-integrated workshops tailored to your school or district.
Upcoming Workshops
Upcoming Events
Threaded Trails: Storytelling through Textile MapsThu, Jan 29Virtual Workshop
The Educator’s Reset: Art, Reflection & RenewalSat, Jan 31Virtual Workshop
Write to Ignite: The "Blank PageWed, Feb 04Virtual Workshop
Beyond the Poster: Art-Based SEL for Grades 5–8Wed, Feb 04Virtual Workshop
Decode Images, Decode IdeasThu, Feb 05Virtual Workshop
Food Through the Artist’s EyeSat, Feb 07Virtual Workshop
Workshop Offerings
Arts
Our Arts workshops provide educators with thoughtful, practical ways to integrate visual arts into their teaching practice, enhancing student engagement and creativity. Each session focuses on a specific artistic medium—using accessible materials—and offers opportunities to discuss works of art and reflect through writing. Whether building new skills or revisiting familiar ones from a fresh perspective, educators leave with effective approaches to enrich classroom learning.
Integration
Our Integration workshops demonstrate how artistic practices can enrich dialogue in language arts, build on concepts in mathematics, foster citizenship, and illuminate historical and cultural understanding in the social sciences—enabling educators to create engaging experiences that promote critical thinking and collaboration. By embracing cross-curricular learning through the visual arts, educators help students make meaningful connections across disciplines and see how their learning applies to real-life experiences.
Support
Our workshops are just the starting point. Educators can receive ongoing support through follow-up check-ins, expert guidance, and curated resources—ensuring they are equipped to bring creative teaching strategies into their classrooms.
