KAYLEE CAMMACK | MIXED MEDIA ARTIST
GEL PRINTING, COLLAGE & BOOK ARTS FOR CONNECTED CLASSROOMS
Kaylee Cammack brings tactile, color-rich artmaking into the classroom—from layered gel prints to small handmade books and compelling collage. A trained teacher with K–12 experience (including 1st–2nd grade) and 20+ years at Peninsula College, she blends clear, scaffolded instruction with playful exploration. Her projects are adaptable, curriculum-friendly, and work beautifully in public school settings where time, budget, and class size matter.
GRADE LEVELS
Pairs well with 2nd–6th grade (elementary school) and adaptable for middle school and high school, including after-school art clubs. First grade by special request.
ART FORMS
Visual Arts • Printmaking • Collage • Book Arts
ARTS INTEGRATION & CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS
Kaylee’s programs support Washington State Learning Standards by integrating visual arts with other core subjects:
- Visual Arts Standards (VA): Students build skills in design, composition, color theory, and craftsmanship (VA:Cr1–Cr3).
- English Language Arts (ELA): Opportunities for creative writing, sequencing activities, oral presentation, and reflective journaling (ELA:SL, W).
- Math: Connections through measurement, spatial awareness, and patterning.
- Science: Exploration of color mixing, layering processes, and material properties.
- Social Studies: Cultural connections through book arts traditions and collage inspired by historical or geographic themes.
Pairs well with:
- Creative writing and storytelling projects
- Science units on color, light, and materials
- Math units on geometry and measurement
- Cultural studies or history projects
- Seasonal or school-wide art displays
WHY TEACHERS CHOOSE KAYLEE
- Integrates seamlessly with multiple subject areas, supporting cross-curricular learning
- Flexible structure fits into single sessions or multi-day sequences (gel printing → collage → books)
- “I do, We do, You do” teaching model supports diverse learners
- Clear routines keep setup/cleanup smooth and classes on track
- Students leave with personal, display-worthy work that builds skills in color, composition, and sequencing
KAYLEE'S PROGRAMS
Exploring Layers with Gel Plate Printing
Students use gel plates and acrylics to build layered prints while practicing spatial awareness, sequencing, and color theory. Minimum: 1 class period.
Bookmaking Play – Using Papers from Gel Printing Sessions
Students fold, cut, and assemble small books for creative writing, math facts, life cycles, or storytelling; can incorporate printed papers from gel printing sessions. Minimum: 1 class period.
Collage Creations
Students design collages on card stock or index cards using printed papers and found textures, learning cutting/tearing techniques, layering, and composition; can double as seasonal cardmaking. Minimum: 1 class period.
