Working as a team, they’ll develop a concept inspired by poetry, writing, or events, then scale it up using math, grids, and safe equipment.
TEACHING ARTIST SESSION CATEGORIES
Middle School
VA-004 The Way of Painting (7-13)
After analyzing a sample painting, students will learn step-by-step techniques for creating their own original artwork.
VA-005 Painting to Free the Mind (PK-12)
The class will focus on painting floral scenes set against a sky backdrop.
VA-006 The Northern Lights (K-12)
In this lesson, students will create their own renditions of the northern lights.
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.
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.
VA-019 Master Artist: Claude Money (3-12)
Students will learn about the artist, Claude Monet, discuss one of his famous pieces of artwork and create their own masterpieces in the artist’s style.
VA-020 Master Artist: Vincent Van Gogh (3-12)
Students will learn about the artist, Vincent van Gogh, discuss one of his famous pieces of artwork and create their own masterpieces in the artist’s style.
VA-024 Rodrigue’s Blue Dog (3-8)
In this session, we’ll learn about the artist and create our own masterpiece in the artist’s unique style.
VA-025 Seasonal Drawing Lesson (3-12)
This step-by-step drawing session will utilize simple techniques in order to teach students how to create a unique masterpiece.

