2026 Oklahoma Fall Arts Institute

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2026 WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS

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Poetry | Personal Narrative

LITERARY ARTS WORKSHOPS

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Photography | Printmaking | Watercolor | & More

VISUAL ARTS WORKSHOPS

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Vocal Music | Audio Storytelling | & More

ARTS INTEGRATION & PERFORMING ARTS WORKSHOPS

The World's Greatest Dance Party (October 1–4, 2026)

with KEVIN WARNER

Discover the power of dance as a global catalyst for joy, celebration, and community-building. In this lively workshop, you will learn vibrant folk, social, and cultural dances spanning the Mediterranean, Eastern Europe, and the defining decades of 20th-century America. Beyond the steps, we will dive into the history, cultural traditions, and stories of the people who created them. Perfect for arts educators, classroom teachers, and dance enthusiasts of all levels—no prior experience required! You will leave with a smile, fresh energy for your students, and a new circle of friends.

All skill levels welcome! No prior experience required.

No studio fee

Choral Pedagogy: Developing Musicians, Cultivating Lifelong Engagement (October 8–11, 2026)

with JABARIE GLASS

The lasting impact of a choral program is measured by the musicians it develops. This workshop explores practical approaches to teaching that place singer development at the center of every instructional decision, equipping students to contribute meaningfully to their ensembles today while fostering the knowledge, skills, and passion needed to remain active choral singers throughout their lives. Through interactive activities, collaborative discussion, and reading sessions, participants will examine the interplay of music literacy, vocal development, repertoire selection, rehearsal design, and culture building in developing independent, lifelong choral musicians.

Whether you are a preservice teacher, a practicing choral educator, or a teacher educator, this workshop offers practical ideas, thoughtful discussion, and immediately applicable teaching strategies for a variety of choral settings.

No studio fee

Audio Storytelling (October 8–11, 2026)

with SUZI POND

This workshop introduces teachers and adult educators to audio storytelling so they can bring it back to their own classrooms. Participants will learn audio interviewing techniques, narrative editing, and scoring with music. For recording, we'll work with a spectrum of gear — from the smartphones people already carry to dedicated field recorders like Zoom units paired with external microphones — keeping capture both accessible and professional. Editing and scoring happen on Mac workstations using Hindenburg and Descript. We demystify the gear and model the whole process from interview to final edit, so participants feel comfortable at every stage. Working both independently and collaboratively, they'll produce a finished piece that draws together the full range of skills covered.

All skill levels welcome.

Studio fee: $30

Turbocharge Your Teaching with Accessible Arts Education (October 15–18, 2026)

with RHODA BERNARD

In recent years, our student population has become increasingly diverse in many ways, including how they learn best. This presents new challenges for arts educators, who struggle to reach and teach every student. In this workshop, you will learn how to engage the tools of Accessible Arts Education so that you can meet and teach every student. Accessible Arts Education is an interdisciplinary field that brings together arts education, special education, and arts therapy with the aim of ensuring that all students can have access to and be fully included in meaningful arts learning and participation. In this workshop, you will learn how to plan, teach, and assess using evidence-based accessible arts education strategies. You will gain new insights into anticipating, reducing and removing barriers to student engagement, participation and learning. You will head home with new tools to turbocharge your teaching and make the arts education that you provide truly accessible for all learners.

All skill levels welcome.

Studio fee: $30

Experimenting with Puppets (October 15–18, 2026)

with JOANN MCMILLAN

This workshop begins with a brief history of the art of puppetry with interactive demonstrations of some of the many types of puppets from around the world. Each class member will design and create one or more puppets depending on the complexity of the chosen project. Options include, but are not limited to: giant parade puppet, large articulated stick puppet, simple marionette, and/or entire cast of simple puppets. There will be a large number of puppets of all types and sizes for you to experiment with. Students can work alone or in small groups to create a skit, monologue or pantomime. You will have options to work on a continuous project or to complete a simple construction in each class. I am extremely flexible and have experience in many areas of the vast range of possibilities the art of puppetry has to offer. Bring your ideas!

All skill levels welcome.

Studio fee: $30

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