TEACHING ARTIST SESSION CATEGORIES
In this session, students will pay homage to Veterans by creating a landscape featuring the American flag. During this session students will learn techniques used in landscape painting while gaining a deeper understanding of Veterans’ service to our country. The...
Students will have the opportunity to draw 2-D geometric shapes and turn them into 3 dimensional shapes while using a variety of art materials. They will receive guidance on how to use the different art supplies so they can expand their skills and become a more...
In this session, the teaching artist will guide students through the process of creating their own sun-reactive compositions by laying out foliage on fabric and watching the magic happen! These alternative photographic images are created by using a dye designed to...
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....
Teamwork takes center stage as students work collaboratively to design and assemble a large-scale collage inspired by prairies and natural ecosystems. Students will reflect on themes of biodiversity, interdependence, and stewardship of the Earth. An activity that...
Students will learn the basics of printmaking using styrofoam to create textured leaf prints. After sketching their leaf designs into the styrofoam, students roll on paint and press onto paper to create beautiful prints with natural themes. Single session
Zines are cool, creative handmade publications to 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 this class can work with the...
Ready to paint a seascape in watercolor? We will be painting a beautiful sunset, learning how to blend colors for the sky and the sea. Students will learn parts of a landscape painting as they create their watercolor painting! Single session
Let’s go under the sea to the depths of the ocean floor and learn how to paint an eight legged octopus! Students will learn how to draw from a reference, and how to use contrast in their art for layering, shapes and texture while discussing some of the awesome...
Working as a team, they’ll develop a concept inspired by poetry, writing, or events, then scale it up using math, grids, and safe equipment.