Training Dates:
ALL IN PERSON TRAINING NIGHTS ARE CANCELLED / ONLINE TRAINING FILM AVAILABLE NOW
Students will be introduced to the artistic design and creation of storybook illustrations by local children's author and artist Sarah Turner. They will learn to draw their own "Whimsical character" using geometric and organic shapes while expanding their imagination to develop a character on paper.
Learning Goals:
- Pencil drawing techniques
- Use of geometric and organic shapes in character development
- Understanding storybook illustration
- Local artist profile - Sarah Turner
View Teacher-Docent Instructions.
View training video of this project for grades K-2.
View training video of this project for grades 3-5.
"The Wonderful Towers of Watts"
Guest Artist: Mardie Rees
Training Dates:
ALL IN PERSON TRAINING NIGHTS ARE CANCELLED / ONLINE TRAINING FILM AVAILABLE IN DECEMBER
The historical Watts Towers or "Nuestro Pueblo" of Los Angeles, CA is the inspiration for our "Wonderful Towers of Watts" project. Students will create their own majestic tower out of wire and clay based on the work of Italian-American artist Simon Rodia.
Learning Goals:
Learning Goals:
- History and inspiration of Simon Rodia and the "Watts Towers" in Los Angeles, CA
- Recognizing and understanding vernacular architecture
- Techniques of working with wire and clay
- Local artist profile - Mardie Rees
View Teacher-Docent Instructions.
View training video of this project for grades 3-5.
View training video of this project for grades K-2.
"Underground Railroad Quilts"
Guest Artist: Gayle Beard
Training Dates:
ALL IN PERSON TRAINING NIGHTS ARE CANCELLED / ONLINE TRAINING FILM AVAILABLE IN FEBRUARY
In celebration of Black History Month students will learn about the Underground Railroad and discover how one family's map to freedom was woven into the art of a quilt. Local artist Gayle Beard has created an amazing gallery of paintings representing these quilts and will lead students in creating their own story through pictures and "quilt squares" made out of cardstock and colored pencils.
Learning Goals:
- History of quilting and its connection to the Underground Railroad
- How to tell a story through pictures
- Colored pencil techniques
- Local artist profile - Pacific NW artist Gayle Beard
Teacher Instructions
View training video of this project for grades K-2.
View training video of this project for grades 3-5.
"Monochromatic Magic"
Guest Artist: Jessica Rogg
Training Dates:
In person cancelled / online training available mid April 2022
Students will learn about "monochromatic" painting, the art of using only one color or "hue", to complete their own monochromatic landscape masterpiece.
Learning Goals:
- Concepts of hue / tints (K-2) introducing shades and values (3-5)
- Understanding historical artists who paint in the monochromatic style
- Techniques for monochromatic painting
- Local artist profile - Jessica Rogg
View Teach Instructions
View training video of this project for grades 3-5.
View training video of this project for grades K-2.
