ARWAE    ASIA REGION WORKSHOP for ART EDUCATORS 

Where Visual Arts Teachers Come Together to Learn and Create!

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The ARWAE Workshop is:

• Created by teachers, for teachers, offering hands-on art‑making experiences that directly support and inspire classroom practice across the region.

• A volunteer-driven gathering, with each year’s workshop shaped by the hosting school and the unique character of its location.

• Built on a collaborative workshop model, where attendees engage as both learners and contributors, sharing ideas, leading activities, and participating in open discussion.

 

An annual event, the ARWAE Workshop differs from the conventional approach to professional development:​

• Community-supported: The workshop is primarily funded through participant registration fees, with the host school generously providing additional support such as facilities, transportation, or catering as needed.

• Participant-led content: Sessions grow out of the interests and offerings of attendees rather than being set in advance by an outside organization.

• Presenter-driven by passion: Those who choose to lead workshops do so because they want to share their expertise and enthusiasm with fellow educators; presenters volunteer their time and are not compensated.

• No keynote speakers: The event does not include keynote addresses or invited special speakers, keeping the focus on peer-to-peer learning.

• A commerce-free space: The workshop does not include sales representatives or commercial entities, ensuring that the environment remains centered on creative exchange rather than solicitation.