After analyzing a sample painting, students will learn step-by-step techniques for creating their own original artwork.
TEACHING ARTIST SESSION CATEGORIES
St. Landry Parish
VA-005 Painting to Free the Mind (PK-12)
The class will focus on painting floral scenes set against a sky backdrop.
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-006 The Northern Lights (K-12)
In this lesson, students will create their own renditions of the northern lights.
VA-044 Make your Universe (3-8)
Students will experiment with the art of collage making by using magazine clippings to create a unique art piece.
VA-045 Paint What you “Sea” (1-5)
Students will be taught the basics of watercolor painting in this workshop.
VA-046 Carve it Out (9-12)
Students will gain a basic knowledge of printmaking and carving by participating in this linocut beginners workshop.
VA-047 Cyanotype Workshop: Alternative Photography with the Sun! (9-12)
This workshop introduces students to cyanotype printing, one of the oldest photographic techniques—using sunlight and chemistry to create striking blue-and-white prints. Students will learn the history of the process, coat their own paper with light-sensitive...
VA-048 Junk Journaling from Scratch: Mixed Media Storytelling (9-12)
In this workshop, students will design and construct their own handmade journals using recycled and found materials, then bring those pages to life with collage, writing, drawing, and mixed media techniques.
VA-010 Cityscapes (3-8)
This project teaches about warm and cool colors and gives lots of practice in measurement.


