Kay Irish — Drawing & Painting
- Kay Irish, a professional artist who works with clay, drawing and painting, was a high school art teacher for many years and has taught art to young people in a variety of programs. She is also instructor for teachers on how to teach art.
- Kay has developed a variety of units that focus on different habitats and their subject matter, which work well with interdisciplinary curriculum because students learn about the animals and their habitat while learning how to draw with pencil, colored pencil, and watercolor pencil. She adapts the lessons to the skill levels of the students so students can develop art skills while still having fun.
- Kay offers subjects in bugs, marine life, mammals, polar, birds, wetlands, reptiles and amphibians with additional units on the Oregon Trail and cartooning. She also teaches art units based on Native American and Australian Aboriginal artwork where students learn about the different cultures and their art. Kay also provides art workshops for teachers in drawing, painting, using clay and learning how to fire a kiln.
- "Kay has amazing instruction and management skills. She was calm, concise and clear. All the students were able to complete a quality watercolor scene by the end of the residency." Judy Garwood, Teacher, Edgewood (Grades 3-5).
- "Terrific residency enjoyed by all! Students were engaged, excited, and learning!" Julie Hulme, Primary Team leader, Edgewood (K-2).
- "Our school is in the center of the West Eugene Wetland Project. The students' tiles will depict the wetlands that surround our school. Most of our classes have been to the wetlands and/or had them come to us. Kay was very flexible and communicated any needs or concerns in a positive manner. She was great to work with." Jon Lee, Assistant Principal, Prairie Mountain K8 (Bethel District)
- Recent Artist Residencies include Edgewood, an EcoArts residency at Fairfield (Bethel) with a clay tile mural, Territorial Elementary, St Paul Parish School, Meadow View, and Prairie Mountain.
