Professional Development for Teachers

Scroll down for more upcoming events in 2026!

2026 TAB Institute:
Building Sustainable Studios

The 2026 TAB Institute on “Sustainable Studios” will be held in Boston from July 13-17, 2026.

Visiting Artists Joyce Husseini and Leneigh White from the Boston Modern Quilters Guild will present on global quilting traditions and contemporary quilting, including their no-new-materials Denim Project. THey will lead a workshop where participants create with community-sourced second-hand fabrics and learn how quilting can be incorporated into the K-12 classroom.

HIGHLIGHTS

Content for experienced and beginner practitioners
Cohort groups for Elementary, Middle/Secondary, and Studio (for previous participants)
Participant-led content and exhibit
TAB instructional practices, assessment tools, and strategies
Studio center introductions and demonstrations
Teachers will work as as makers in the TAB studio (open to all participants)

TAB INSTITUTE SPECIFICS 2026

Fully in person
Sessions July 13 to July 17, 2026
3 graduate credits or non-credit
On campus shared housing
Participants meet with an age level cohort

SCHEDULE

For on campus shared housing, arrive Sunday, July 12, 11am-2pm.
Classes meet 9am-4pm, with optional studio evenings 7-10pm

PROGRAM COST AND REGISTRATION

TAB Non-credit Course Cost: $1105

TAB Graduate 3 Credit Course Tuition: $2815

Housing Cost: $530

REFUND POLICY

Students who withdraw before June 1 will receive a refund of all payments.
A request in writing (email to ce@massart.edu) to withdraw from the course is required.

HOUSING

On-campus shared rooms are available in MassArt’s Tree House Residence Hall. Each room has two beds and a shared bath. They are available Sunday through Saturday (the program concludes on Saturday). Linens are provided; residents will bring their own toiletries.

CREDIT AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT POINTS

Massachusetts College of Art and Design offers graduate credits and issues an official transcript for work completed in the 2026 TAB Summer Institute. A Certificate of Completion may be used for MA Professional Development Points.

REQUIREMENTS FOR 3 GRADUATE CREDITS 2026

Pre-institute online component
Attend a minimum of 90 hours combined class time, pre-institute time, and studio time.
Share a media, technique, or process in the Studio.
Meet with one of the directors to discuss the final project.
Complete a final project. Past projects have included class websites, room design plans, curriculum mapping, and advocacy brochures.

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION

MassArt is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for documented physical and learning disabilities. Requests for any accommodation should be made two months before the start of the course ce@massart.edu.

DSCN0154.JPG

2026 TAB Summer Gatherings

Texas TAB Lab

June 2026 (TBD) in Taylor, TX

2.5-day workshop for all levels of TAB teachers. We have a new host every year, which brings so much to the experience.
Cost: $10
Organizer: Jean Barnett
Link to registration to come

St. Louis TAB Workshop

June 8-9, 2026 in St. Louis, MO

A two-day workshop to connect with other teachers and gain the tools & methods to implement TAB.

$275
Organizer: Phyllis Pasley
Link to registration

TABstock

June 2026 (TBD) in Three Oaks, MI

Beloved unconference-style campout with fellow TAB teachers.
Cost: $150
Organizer: Lisa Van Plew
Link to registration to come

TAB Institute

July 2026 (TBD) in Boston, MA

Week-long, on-campus, in-depth PD in the heart of Boston with fellow TAB teachers!
Cost: $1,075 (non-credit) and $2,730 (3 grad credits)
Link to registration to come

Mid-Atlantic TAB Camp

August 2026 (TBD) in Spring Grove, PA

Are you an art educator looking to deepen your understanding of choice-based art education and Teaching Artistic Behaviors (TAB)? Do you want to nurture your own creativity while connecting with like-minded educators? This retreat is designed for YOU! Let’s empower our students by empowering ourselves.
Cost: $80 for camping, $100 for sleeping inside
Organizer: Raine Dawn
Link to registration to come

TAB Camp Northeast

August 3-6, 2026 in Old Lyme, CT

Experience the discussions, connections, camaraderie, and personal growth as a TAB / TAB-Curious practitioner through this unique unconference-style professional development. Exchange ideas about practices in your TAB classrooms and get fresh new ideas for your own! See this document for more details.
Cost: $150
Organizer: Annie Banning and TAB Northeast
Registration form

TAB Play

August 2026 (TBD) in Sun Prairie, WI

This workshop offers free professional development for art educators, focusing on TAB pedagogy and student-centered learning. Participants will explore topics like studio procedures, assessment, inclusive instructional practices, and personal artistry through collaborative sessions. The event includes potluck lunches and welcomes experienced TAB educators and TAB-curious art educators.
Cost: free (contribute to a potluck lunch sign-up)
Organizer: Bridget Kudrle
Link to registration to come