TEACHING ARTIST SESSION CATEGORIES
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.
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...
Natural egg dyeing has been around for centuries in Europe! Our French ancestors brought this method of dyeing eggs to Louisiana in the late 1700s. In this lesson, students will learn the techniques of this traditional craft to create a unique egg.
French beading techniques were brought to Louisiana from our French ancestors. This hands-on demonstration includes how to string beads onto wire, how to loop shapes, then finally, how to pull all of the parts together to complete the final project.
In this session, students will learn to blend colors with oil pastels to create a beautiful landscape scenery.
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...
Students will learn about the holiday’s history, the meaning of service, and how to show appreciation for veterans through this activity.
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!
This lesson will focus on the leadership and the fight for civil rights in the United States.
Students will explore color theory and experimentation by mixing 100 different hues using primary colors.