Holidays

Expression Through Songwriting (K-12)

by Mandy McGee | Audrey Broussard, Elementary School, High School, Holidays, Iberia Parish, Lafayette Parish, Literary Arts, Middle School, Music, Single Session, St. Landry Parish, St. Martin Parish, Vermilion Parish

Where, you may ask, do songs come from? In the session “Expression Through Songwriting,” students will learn about the creative process that goes behind writing a song. They will hear examples based on the personal experiences of a songwriter, and will be guided to find their own inspiration. Then, students will work together to create a song. This flexible session can be adapted for certain holidays, so chat with the artist about options after booking!

Turning Creative Writing into Songwriting (7-12)

by Mandy McGee | Audrey Broussard, High School, Holidays, Iberia Parish, Lafayette Parish, Middle School, Music, Single Session, St. Landry Parish, St. Martin Parish, Vermilion Parish

Genres will blend, creativity and inspiration will be unlocked, and artistic visions will evolve and merge during Creative Writing Into Songwriting. Through guided creative writing exercises, the students will write poems, flash fiction, or prompts that will be used to fuel their songwriting experience. Much music will ensue. This session can be adapted for certain holidays, so please chat with the artist about options after booking!

Hearts of Clay (K-2)

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

Let’s get to the “heart” of the matter! Students will learn to roll clay coil shapes and spirals to form heart shapes with clay. Clay hearts can be made as gifts, ornaments, or just for creative fun! Classes will complete the activity by writing a simple message about the creation to go along with their hearts of clay. Perfect for a world that needs more love!

Holiday or Nature Murals (K-12)

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

Group project? Teamwork? Today these get a “YES!” Your class will be guided in the creation of a large group mural. Choose the theme of a holiday or something related to nature to act as our inspiration. Classes will learn drawing and collage skills as well as collaboration and teamwork. This session can be customized, so chat with the artist about options after booking!

Patriotism: Class Flags (K-2)

by Mandy McGee | Elementary School, Holidays, Jan Fontenot, School Celebrations/Events, Single Session, Social Studies, St. Landry Parish, Visual Art

Move over, Betsy Ross! Students will show their classes’ patriotic pride and become visual artists in this session where classes will create a class flag using the basic elements of line, pattern and repetition. This session can be customized to relate to various themes and events, so let your vision fly!

Patriotism: Historical Events (9-12)

by Mandy McGee | High School, Holidays, Jan Fontenot, School Celebrations/Events, Single Session, Social Studies, St. Landry Parish, Visual Art

Your history, your heritage, your time to explore artistic composition! Students will be their own creative founding fathers and mothers when they design a piece of art that incorporates American historical events or symbols. And yes, this session can be customized and linked to various lessons and events.

Seasonal Drawing Lesson (3-12)

by Mandy McGee | Elementary School, High School, Holidays, Middle School, Seasons, Single Session, St. Landry Parish, Visual Art

We may not often experience more than one very hot season in Acadiana, but we can depict them in art! This step-by-step drawing session will utilize simple techniques in order to teach students how to create a unique and personal masterpiece. Themes include: gumbo pot for fall, hot chocolate or king cake for winter, and sno-ball for spring! Pick your preference, and chat with the artist about options after booking.

Symmetrical Masks (3-12)

by Mandy McGee | Elementary School, High School, Holidays, Math, Middle School, Single Session, St. Landry Parish, Visual Art

Bilateral symmetry will never be just a big word again after this workshop! Students will practice cutting shapes from folded paper to create an abstract mask. This multi-faceted project can be connected to holiday or cultural themes, so chat with the artist about options after booking!

Mardi Gras Chicken Run (PK-12)

by Mandy McGee | Elementary School, Festivals, High School, Holidays, Iberia Parish, Ke'Shawn Collins, Middle School, Single Session, St. Landry Parish, St. Martin Parish, Vermilion Parish, Visual Art

Get ready for the courir! 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 Courir de Mardi Gras/Mardi Gras chicken run. They will learn how to mix paint, how to create a background, midground and foreground, and practice alternative painting techniques. There will not be any beads involved, but this Mardi Gras moment will still feature joy, color, and something getting caught!

Appreciating our Veterans (PK-12)

by Mandy McGee | Elementary School, High School, Holidays, Ke'Shawn Collins, Middle School, School Celebrations/Events, Single Session, St. Landry Parish, St. Martin Parish, Vermilion Parish, Visual Art

Art + appreciation = honor. 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 paintings can be displayed during your school’s Veteran’s Day celebration!

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