Training Dates:
Tuesday September 25, 2018 / 7:00-9:00pm / Harbor Heights Elementary School
Wednesday September 26, 2018 / 7:00-9:00pm / Minter Creek Elementary School
Based on the work of Austrian artist Gustav Klimt, students will learn to create their own Klimt inspired "Forrest of Birch Trees."
Learning Goals:
- History of Austrian artist Gustav Klimt
- Shading and creating texture through paint layering
- Watercolor techniques / foreground, background, depth
- Local Artist Profile Jeffrey Waters
View training video of this project for grades 3-5.
View training video of this project for grades K-2.
"The Nature of Repousse"
Artist: Lisa Bosselmann
Training Dates:
Tuesday November 27, 2018 / 7:00-9:00pm / Harbor Heights Elementary School
Wednesday November 28, 2018 / 7:00-9:00pm / Minter Creek Elementary School
In this project, Students will learn basic metalworking techniques by embossing designs from nature onto a soft metal.
Learning Goals:
- Understand the history and culture behind the Repousse technique that has been used around the world
- Basic metal tooling/embossing techniques
- Local artist profile Lisa Bosselmann
View training video of this project for grades 3-5.
View training video of this project for grades K-2.
"Under The Sea By Me"
Artist: Hannah Jay
Training Dates:
Tuesday February 5, 2019 / 7:00-9:00pm / Harbor Heights Elementary School
Wednesday February 6, 2019 / 7:00-9:00pm / Minter Creek Elementary School
Students will create a crayon resist watercolor masterpiece focusing on the partnership of students and the local waters of Puget Sound. Focus will be on creative imaging and how it relates to watercolor painting with an emphasis on watercolor technique, puddle painting and paint movement.
Learning Goals:
- Watercolor and crayon resist techniques
- Discovering what's "Under the Sea By Me" in partnership with local environmental educational nonprofit Harbor WildWatch
- Local artist profile Hannah Jay
View training video of this project for grades 3-5.
View training video of this project for grades K-2.
"The Will to Quill"
Artist: Ernie Donehower
Training Dates:
Tuesday April 2, 2019 / 7:00-9:00pm / Harbor Heights Elementary School
Wednesday April 3, 2019 / 7:00-9:00pm / Minter Creek Elementary School
Students will learn the history and technique of paper Quilling and will create an original piece inspired by nature.
Learning Goals:
- The history and evolution of "Quilling" or Paper Filigree
- Local artist profile Ernie Donehower
- Recognizing and incorporating symmetry in art / grades 3-5
View training video of this project for grades 3-5.
View training video of this project for grades K-2.
