Training Date: Tuesday October 20, 2015 7-9pm / Harbor Heights Elementary School
Training Date: Tuesday October 27, 2015 7-9pm / Minter Creek Elementary School

"Still Life with Charcoal" is a study of still life drawing, and lighting utilizing the versatile medium of charcoal.
Learning Goals:    

Historical use of still-life paintings and charcoal drawings    

The unique properties of charcoal as a medium    

Value shading

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"Watt's Tower
Artist: Mardie Rees

Training Date: Tues. January 19, 2016 7-9pm / Harbor Heights Elementary School
Training Date: Tues. January 26, 2016 7-9pm / Minter Creek Elementary School

Students will understand Vernacular architecture and create their own wire towers on a mosaic base of clay in the style of Sam Rodia's towers in Watts.
Learning Goals:    

Studying the life and work of American artist Simon Rodia    

Understanding the concept of vernacular architecture    

Learning techniques for working with wire and clay

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"Dot Code: Aboriginal Desert Painting"
Artist: Ernie Donehower

Training Date: April 6, 2016 7-9pm / Harbor Heights Elementary School
Training Date: April 12, 2016 7-9pm / Minter Creek Elementary School

In this project, Students will learn about the culture of the Australian Aborigines and do their own traditional dot paintings.
Learning Goals:    

Learn about the history and culture behind Aboriginal dot painting and its symbols.    

Discover historical information about Australia.    

Learning the art of painting with "dots."

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