Just like gumbo mixes lots of flavors, Zydeco mixes lots of traditions! Students will dance while learning how music, food, and celebrations are part of everyday Louisiana life. Adaptable for Special Education.
TEACHING ARTIST SESSION CATEGORIES
High School
CM-025 Global Louisiana: Cultures Without Borders (K-12)
Louisiana culture doesn’t stop at state lines—it travels the world! Through Zydeco dance and stories of international festivals, students will see how Creole traditions are shared across borders, building connections with cultures around the globe while keeping...
VA-008 Appreciating our Veterans (PK-12)
In this session, students will pay homage to Veterans by creating a landscape featuring the American flag.
VA-009 Dynamic Art (7-12)
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.
VA-037 Nature’s Solar prints (6-12)
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...
VA-038 Still Life Bouquet (PK-12)
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!
VA-040 Prairie Collage: Building Together (6-12)
Students will reflect on themes of biodiversity, interdependence, and stewardship of the Earth.
VA-041 Nature Print Making with Styrofoam (3-12)
Students will learn the basics of printmaking using styrofoam to create textured leaf prints.
VA-034 Make Your Own Zine! (6-12)
Students will learn about the history of zines and make their own mini-zine.
VA-007 Mardi Gras Chicken Run (PK-12)
In this lesson, students will have the opportunity to learn fun facts about Mardi Gras while learning how to paint a chicken running in a chicken run.


