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....
TEACHING ARTIST SESSION CATEGORIES
Mother’s/Guardian Day
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-015 Georgia O’Keeffe Flowers (3-12)
Students will draw their own flowers, large and up-close, just like Georgia O’Keeffe. This project enables us to see the parts of the flower and emphasizes warm and cool colors. Single session
VA-016 Hearts of Clay (K-2)
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! We’ll complete the activity by writing a simple message about the creation to go along with our hearts....
VA-017 Holiday or Nature Murals (K-12)
Students will draw their own flowers, large and up-close, just like Georgia O’Keeffe. This project enables us to see the parts of the flower and emphasizes warm and cool colors. Single session