Darkroom safety and proper procedures for chemical development of photos. Safety goggles, access to water for rinsing photos and a clothesline /clothespins for drying photos. If time allows, creative writing techniques / poetry using pinhole imagery for inspiration.
TEACHING ARTIST SESSION CATEGORIES
English Language Arts
LA-007 Write-Out (3-6)
Join the National Writing Project and the National Parks System and write outside! Students will create a paper journal and add natural elements from outside. If weather permits, students will take their journals outside in nature to write poems. The students will...
VA-064 Dancing with a Paintbrush (2-6)
Listen to a variety of music and feel the mood by dancing with a paintbrush. Each image will become inspiration for writing by leading students to word choice and metaphor. Single Session
VA-053 Adjective, Adjective, Noun (3-8)
Each student will receive two adjectives and a noun, randomly pulled from a hat. They will then be encouraged to create an illustration or write a story
VA-055 Haiku (3-12)
After reading examples of haiku poetry and a brief discussion on the elements of a haiku poem, students will write their own haiku poems and create an illustration to accompany their poem.
M-012 Music and Storytelling (PK-2)
Accompanying the students on guitar, we will sing, move, and introduce rhythm with fun percussion shakers.
M-013 Turning Creative Writing into Songwriting (7-12)
Turning Creative Writing Into Songwriting will combine the two art forms unlocking inspiration and creativity.
LA-001 The Rhythm of Self-Motivation (K-12)
Students engage in discussion on what self-love means and why it is important.
LA-002 Class Poetry Album (4-12)
The class will work together to create a class poetry album.
LA-003 Free Your Mind (4-12)
The workshop is designed to encourage students to control their thoughts, think strategically and accept themselves.
