TEACHING ARTIST SESSION CATEGORIES
Students will have a choice between creating an original portrait of themselves or an original character out of construction paper. They will be taught the fundamentals of using basic shapes to create the features needed. Single Session
Students will learn how to draw a face using basic shapes. They will be introduced to beginner drawing techniques and learn how to highlight features using shading methods (stippling method, hatching/crosshatching). Single Session
Combine creativity with writing, crafting a poem in the form called Zeno which follows a mathematical sequence for syllable count. A zine is a foldable paper booklet that gives students an opportunity to publish and share their writing. Single Session
Listen to a variety of music and feel the mood by dancing with a paintbrush. Each image will become inspiration for writing by leading students to word choice and metaphor. Single Session
Natural egg dyeing has been around for centuries in Europe! Our French ancestors brought this method of dyeing eggs to Louisiana in the late 1700s. In this lesson, students will learn the techniques of this traditional craft to create a unique egg.
French beading techniques were brought to Louisiana from our French ancestors. This hands-on demonstration includes how to string beads onto wire, how to loop shapes, then finally, how to pull all of the parts together to complete the final project.
In this session, students will learn to blend colors with oil pastels to create a beautiful landscape scenery.
In this session, students will learn the origin of the dandelion and how its been used for centuries in traditional medicine.
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.
Students will learn about the holiday’s history, the meaning of service, and how to show appreciation for veterans through this activity.