In the inaugural virtual session of Curated Spaces, a collaboration with the San Diego County Office
Virtual Bookmaking Workshop for Teachers at Mary Chapa Academy
During the week of December 7, CoTA held a virtual bookmaking workshop for teachers at Mary Chapa
Symbols, Symbols, Everywhere
Reneé Weissenburger
In an Intro to Literature class, I recently had a college student ask why we should
Books as Sacred Spaces
Reneé Weissenburger
I've always thought of books as sacred spaces. Like petroglyph caves, the Bodhi
The Art of Scavenging
Reneé Weissenburger
At the end of each collaboration, teachers and artists meet to discuss ways in
Permission to Fall Below, Permission to Rise Above
Reneé Weissenburger
Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. once wrote a story about a society so equal that no one ever
Finding Synergy Between Form and Theme
Reneé Weissenburger
While integrating the arts in any form is sure to bring excitement to the classroom,
The Poignancy of Temporary Art
Reneé Weissenburger
Not all art is intended to outlive the artist. In fact, some art forms are designed
On Creativity, Kindness and Cruelty
Reneé Weissenburger
Engaging in creative projects can be marvelous for fostering confidence, self-reliance
Poetry for Apprehensive Writers
Reneé Weissenburger
Poetry can be one of the most rewarding means of self-expression. It can also
Beware the Beauty Trap
Reneé Weissenburger
We’ve all be been there – someone has, at one time or another, questioned
Learning Integrity and Empathy from Historical Fiction
Reneé Weissenburger
Of all the things we learn as children, perhaps none are as important as integrity