In the session, the students will learn about the artist Henri Matisse and work on paper cutting and collage inspired by the artist. Single session
TEACHING ARTIST SESSION CATEGORIES
St. Landry Parish
VA-068 Art with no Boundaries (1-8)
In this session, students will be introduced to abstract painting in a free spirited style of artistic expression using acrylic paint, markers, oils pastels and pencils. Single Session
CM-021 Zydeco Rhythms: Moving Through Louisiana’s Culture (K-5)
Clap, stomp, and dance along! Students will learn Zydeco’s fun steps while hearing the lively sounds of accordion and washboard that make Louisiana music so special. Adaptable for Special Education
CM-025 Global Louisiana: Cultures Without Borders (K-12)
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...
VA-008 Appreciating our Veterans (PK-12)
In this session, students will pay homage to Veterans by creating a landscape featuring the American flag.
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.
VA-031 Wycinanki Papercut Flowers (2-8)
Discover a new artform – wycinanki, the Polish folk art of papercutting!
VA-032 Paper Plate Whooping Cranes (2-5)
Students will learn about these amazing endangered birds and make their own whooping cranes from paper plates.
VA-033 Matisse Paper Cut-outs (K-5)
In this session, students will learn about Matisse and discuss the important body of work in the medium of cut paper collage he made late in life.
VA-034 Make Your Own Zine! (6-12)
Students will learn about the history of zines and make their own mini-zine.

