Students will learn about the holiday’s history, the meaning of service, and how to show appreciation for veterans through this activity.
TEACHING ARTIST SESSION CATEGORIES
Vermilion Parish
VA-059 The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (3-5)
This lesson will focus on the leadership and the fight for civil rights in the United States.
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.
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.

