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.
TEACHING ARTIST SESSION CATEGORIES
Vermilion Parish
VA-034 Make Your Own Zine! (6-12)
Students will learn about the history of zines and make their own mini-zine.
VA-035 Glittery Stars/Snowflakes (2-5)
Students will learn to fold and cut beautiful paper stars
VA-036 Scissors Skills (K-3)
Younger students are increasingly struggling with scissor projects, and this class aims to give them a good basis for this important coordination and creative skill.
VA-003 The Art of Surrealism: A Mixed Media Journey (3-5)
The students will explore what surrealism was and is today.
VA-056 Dandelion Painting (3-5)
In this session, students will learn the origin of the dandelion and how its been used for centuries in traditional medicine.
VA-057 Diversity (2-5)
Students will be taught through a read-aloud of “Our Diversity Makes us Stronger,” which teaches students to accept themselves and others as they are.
VA-037 Nature’s Solar prints (6-12)
In this session, the teaching artist will guide students through the process of creating their own sun-reactive compositions by laying out foliage on fabric and watching the magic happen! These alternative photographic images are created by using a dye designed to...
VA-058 Veterans Day (3-5)
Students will learn about the holiday’s history, the meaning of service, and how to show appreciation for veterans through this activity.
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.


