Teaching with the Collection: Creating Tactile Tools for Engaging with Art

What are tactiles? How can tactiles create new opportunities for learning and engagement for all audiences?

Join us for an interactive, hands-on workshop with educators from the Allentown Art Museum! This session delves into the role of tactile materials in museum and gallery settings.

Explore tactile materials, examples, and artworks during a guided tour. Then, unleash your creativity by designing your own tactile materials—whether inspired by existing ideas or something entirely new!

Participants will leave with online resources, a clear understanding of what tactiles are, how to create effective tactiles, and ways to implement them in their own educational practices, and a small tactile sample created during the workshop! 

Click here to register for this event. Space is limited to 20 participants.

If you require assistance filling out this form or prefer to share your registration information via email or phone, please email ejs421@lehigh.edu or call 610-758-6882. Questions, concerns, and any accessibility needs can also be directed to Elise at ejs421@lehigh.edu or call 610-758-6882.

Offered in partnership with Allentown Art Museum, led by Margie Makowski Manager of Museum Accessibility.

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This program is part of LUAG’s Access Culture series. To learn more, please visit our Access Culture page here.