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...
TEACHING ARTIST SESSION CATEGORIES
Middle School
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. They will receive guidance on how to use the different art supplies so they can expand their skills and become a more...
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)
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....
VA-040 Prairie Collage: Building Together (6-12)
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...
VA-041 Nature Print Making with Styrofoam (3-12)
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
VA-042 Jean-Michel Basquiat Dinosaurs (3-8)
Inspired by the bold energy of Jean-Michel Basquiat, students will create expressive dinosaur artworks using oil pastels and watercolor. This lesson invites students to explore emotion, symbolism, and color while learning about a groundbreaking Black artist who...
VA-031 Wycinanki Papercut Flowers (2-8)
Discover a new artform – wycinanki, the Polish folk art of papercutting! Join teaching artist Sam Wróbel to create your own flower design paper cutting. Single session
VA-034 Make Your Own Zine! (6-12)
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...
VA-018 Louisiana Coastline (3-12)
Students will explore the coastline of Louisiana to discover the animals of this habitat by creating their own landscape. Single session