TEACHING ARTIST SESSION CATEGORIES
Students will paint and color a precut alligator form and glue onto construction paper and we will talk about fascinating facts about this very large reptile that lives in our Louisiana Swamps. Single Session
Whooping Cranes are incredible Louisiana birds that need to be protected! Students will learn about these amazing endangered birds and make their own whooping cranes from paper plates. Single session
French artist Henri Matisse created playful compositions known for use of color and unique style. To create his compositions, he “painted with scissors!” In this session, students will learn about Matisse and discuss the important body of work in the medium of cut...
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...
Students will learn to fold and cut beautiful paper stars (or snowflakes, depending on the season), glue them onto a background, and add sparkly glitter. (The teaching artist will manage glitter to reduce the mess in your classroom!) Single session
Younger students are increasingly struggling with scissor projects, and this class aims to give them a good basis for this important coordination and creative skill. Tailored to the age group, this class will give basic instructions in scissor usage and safety,...
The students will explore what surrealism was and is today.
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....
Students will explore color theory and experimentation by mixing 100 different hues using primary colors. This lesson encourages counting, creativity, and careful observation while introducing basic principles of color mixing and the infinite possibilities of paint....