In her teaching Sherman stresses the importance of learning how to see.

Her students work from observation and imagination and study the elements of art.

One of her favored activities with students of all ages is plein air work ( working from observation out-of -doors). In the photo the children were sketching trees with charcoal . This activity not only increases the students' ability to observe and use materials expressively, but also strengthens their relationship to the natural world.

Deborah Sherman is available to teach workshops in a variety of materials to students of all ages. Contact her for more details.