Mandy McGee

Handwriting Mythical Creatures (3-8)

by Mandy McGee | Elementary School, Jan Fontenot, Middle School, Single Session, St. Landry Parish, Visual Art

The world is full of animals, and this session lets students increase the population and enhance their creative practices! Students will learn to use cursive handwriting skills and turn their name into creative mythical creatures or insects, while also learning to recognize shapes and images that are symmetrical. Students will use color to enhance their designs and patterns to distinguish parts of the creature. The animal kingdom just got a bit more mythical!

Vacation Snowglobes (K-3)

by Mandy McGee | Elementary School, Jan Fontenot, Seasons, Single Session, St. Landry Parish, Visual Art

Glass globes go global! In this session, students will learn about snow globes from around the world, then use design and simple drawing techniques to create their own snow globe. Skip the souvenir shop – this session will teach basic drawing and capture imagination.

Make Your Own Zine! (6-12)

by Mandy McGee | Art History, High School, Iberia Parish, Lafayette Parish, Middle School, Sam Wrobel, Single Session, St. Landry Parish, St. Martin Parish, Vermilion Parish, Visual Art

They say magazines are dead, but zines are alive, thriving, and letting artists share their messages! Zines are cool, creative handmade publications that express ideas, emotions, and images in a short, accessible form. Students will learn about the history of zines and make their own mini-zine. Students can pick their own zine topics, or a class can work with their current curriculum. Chat with the artist about options after booking!

Nature’s Solar Prints (3-8)

by Mandy McGee | Elementary School, Iberia Parish, Lafayette Parish, LouSea, Middle School, Science, Single Session, St. Landry Parish, St. Martin Parish, Vermilion Parish, Visual Art

Science + art = sun magic! Students in this session will engage in a hands-on exploration of sun-reactive dye and natural elements. Students will create striking solar compositions using foliage, fabric, and light-sensitive dye. Then the sun does its work, and silhouettes of leaves and flowers are permanently imprinted on cloth offering a memorable mix of art and science that connects students to the natural world.

Watercolor Winter Cards (2-8)

by Mandy McGee | Elementary School, Holidays, Iberia Parish, Lafayette Parish, LouSea, Middle School, Seasons, Single Session, St. Landry Parish, St. Martin Parish, Visual Art

In this festive session, students will design and paint their own holiday greeting cards using watercolor techniques. Students will explore winter themes, color palettes, and personal expression while creating meaningful art to share with loved ones. This session is making the world a more beautiful and expressive place one card at a time!

Jean-Michel Basquiat Dinosaurs (3-8)

by Mandy McGee | Art History, Elementary School, High School, Iberia Parish, Lafayette Parish, LouSea, Middle School, Science, Single Session, St. Landry Parish, St. Martin Parish, Vermilion Parish, Visual Art

Maybe Jean-Michel Basquiat never met a dinosaur, but he had a dinosaur-sized vision and new take on the world! This session invites students to explore emotion, symbolism, and color while learning about a groundbreaking artist who transformed the art world! Students will create expressive dinosaur artworks using oil pastels and watercolor.

Flower Still Life (1-8)

by Mandy McGee | Elementary School, Iberia Parish, Lafayette Parish, LouSea, Middle School, Seasons, Single Session, St. Landry Parish, St. Martin Parish, Vermilion Parish, Visual Art

This multi-step activity introduces students to the basics of observational drawing and mixed media painting. Students will first sketch fresh flowers in pencil, then add crayon for a wax-resist effect, and finally bring their compositions to life using watercolor. This is art in layers, and creativity unfolds like a flower opening.

Crawfish & the Zydeco Tales: Interactive Kids Music Experience (PK-5)

by Mandy McGee | Elementary School, Iberia Parish, Jamie Dominic, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, Middle School, Mini-Presentation, Music, St. Landry Parish, St. Martin Parish, Vermilion Parish

Join Crawfish and friends for a toe-tappin’, hand-clappin’ Zydeco adventure straight from the heart of Louisiana! In this interactive session, kids sing, dance, and laugh their way through fun YouTube hits like “Zydeco 123,” “Crawfish Shuffle,” “Don’t Eat My Fruit Loops,” and more. Each song brings a mix of rhythm, storytelling, and movement, while teaching children about Louisiana culture, Creole roots, and the joy of Zydeco music.

Music Production 101: Recording & Producing a Song (3-12)

by Mandy McGee | Iberia Parish, Jamie Dominic, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, Mini-Presentation, Music, St. Landry Parish, St. Martin Parish, Vermilion Parish

Ready to make your own music? Music Production 101: Recording & Producing a Song is a fun, hands-on course where kids learn how to create songs from start to finish! Students will explore recording voices and instruments, making beats, adding cool sounds, and putting it all together to make a real song. At the end of the session, students will create a full composition using everyday school items—like pencils, desks, and chairs—and will turn your classroom into a musical playground!

DJing & The Art of Turntablism (5-12)

by Mandy McGee | Art History, Elementary School, High School, Iberia Parish, Jude Romero (Kabuki Dancers), Lafayette Parish, Middle School, Mini-Presentation, Music, Single Session, St. Landry Parish, St. Martin Parish, Vermilion Parish

Ready for a needle drop? This session takes a deep dive into the beginnings of DJing and its contribution to culture. Musicality and music theory are discussed from a DJ’s point of view. Various Turntablism techniques that include mixing, scratching, beat juggling, and body tricks will be demonstrated live for the audience! This unique program can be scaled up or down to fit the space provided, so please communicate with the artist about tailoring your presentation to your needs.

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