In this STEAM-based mini-residency, students design and paint a collaborative mural while learning measurement, proportion, and perspective.
TEACHING ARTIST SESSION CATEGORIES
Visual Art
VA-002 Wall Works: Mural Lab (6-12)
Working as a team, they’ll develop a concept inspired by poetry, writing, or events, then scale it up using math, grids, and safe equipment.
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-004 The Way of Painting (7-13)
After analyzing a sample painting, students will learn step-by-step techniques for creating their own original artwork.
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-052 Things that Make Us Want to Scream Emotions in Art (3-12)
After exploring emotionally-charged artwork and poetry created by various artists and authors, students will create their own artwork or writing featuring images or words based on things (not people) that make them emotional.
VA-053 Adjective, Adjective, Noun (3-8)
Each student will receive two adjectives and a noun, randomly pulled from a hat. They will then be encouraged to create an illustration or write a story
VA-054 A Drawing Adventure (3-5)
Students will be challenged to use their imaginations to go on a fantastic adventure.
