Training Dates:
Tuesday September 20, 2022 / 7:00-9:00pm / Harbor Heights Elementaryl
(Harbor Heights / Voyager / Artondale / Private)
Wednesday September 21, 2022 / 7:00-9:00pm / Minter Creek Elementary
(Minter Creek / Vaughn / Evergreen)
Thursday September 22, 2022 / 7:00-9:00pm / Swift Water Elementary
(Swift Water / Purdy / Pioneer / Artondale)
The salmon image is found throughout the Pacific Northwest. Students will learn about salmon and how they have inspired our local culture and will paint a salmon suitable for framing.
Learning Goals:
- The life cycle of salmon
- The roles salmon play in life and culture in the Pacific Northwest
- Techniques for painting and drawing with acrylic paint
- Artist profile Kristin Page
View Teacher-Docent Instructions.
View training video of this project for grades K-2.
View training video of this project for grades 3-5.
"Gargoyles - Stone Waterspouts"
Guest Artist: Phillys Slater
Training Dates:
Tuesday November 29, 2022 / 7:00-9:00pm / Harbor Heights Elementary
(Harbor Heights / Voyager / Artondale / Private)
Wednesday November 30, 2022 / 7:00-9:00pm / Minter Creek Elementary
(Minter Creek / Vaughn / Evergreen)
Thursday December 1. 2022 / 7:00-9:00pm / Swift Water Elementary
(Swift Water / Purdy / Pioneer / Artondale)
In this project students will explore the ways in which designers finish buildings with decorative and functional elements, and then create a gargoyle out of clay.
Learning Goals:
- Historical and architectural significance of gargoyles and their function as water spouts
- Physical property of clay and 3D sculpting
- Artist profile Phillys Slater
View Teacher-Docent Instructions.
View training video of this project.
"The Perfection of Picasso"
Guest Artist: Tami Figliola
Training Dates:
Tuesday February 7, 2023 / 7:00-9:00pm / Harbor Heights Elementary
(Harbor Heights / Voyager / Artondale / Private)
Wednesday February 8, 2023 / 7:00-9:00pm / Minter Creek Elementary
(Minter Creek / Vaughn / Evergreen)
Thursday February 9, 2023 / 7:00-9:00pm / Swift Water Elementary
(Swift Water / Purdy / Pioneer / Artondale)
This lesson will explore the life and work of Pablo Picasso. Students will create collage portraits in the style of Picasso using oil pastels and mixed media.
Learning Goals:
- Life and history of Pablo Picasso
- Design and creation of a mixed media, cubism style self portrait
- Artist profile Tami Figliola
Parent-Docent Instructions
View training video of this project for grades K-2.
View training video of this project for grades 3-5.
"The Art of Sumi-e"
Guest Artist: Lois Yoshida
Training Dates:
Tuesday April 18, 2023 / 7:00-9:00pm / Harbor Heights Elementary
(Harbor Heights / Voyager / Artondale / Private)
Wednesday April 19, 2023 / 7:00-9:00pm / Minter Creek Elementary
(Minter Creek / Vaughn / Evergreen)
Thursday April 20, 2023 / 7:00-9:00pm / Swift Water Elementary
(Swift Water / Purdy / Pioneer / Artondale)
In this project, students will learn about the Japanese art form of Sumi-e painting. Each child will have the opportunity to work with artist grade ink, rice paper, and wolf brushes to create their own Sumi-e masterpiece based on the work of local Sumi-e artist Lois Yoshida.
Learning Goals:
- History and inspiration of Sumi-e painting
- Techniques for Sumi-e painting
- The role of art representing culture
- Local artist profile - Lois Yoshida
View training video of this project for grades 3-5.
View training video of this project for grades K-2.
