Basic
Basic instruction is for the student who has an interest in foundational art basics.
Instruction Guides accompany each workshop and include: learning objectives, materials, resources, steps, methods for differentiated instruction, and Illinois State Common Core and Arts Learning standards
Step-by-Step Guides provide workshop content in a detailed step-by-step format, allowing users the opportunity to complete workshop without video instruction
Video Transcripts are literal transcripts of video instruction
Diverse learning options and resources available.
LEGO TRIPOD: FOUNDATION
Learn how to make a camera tripod using Legos. You will also be introduced to the photographer Nikki Lee.
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Nikki Lee
Nikki Lee’s Shapeshifting Art
Ancient Greek History: Tripod
ARTIST PENCILS: FOUNDATION
Learn how to use various artist pencils and how different pencils are used for mark-making. You will also be introduced to artist Armando Veve.
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Armando Veve
Illustrator Spotlight: Armando Veve
Beginners Guide to Graphite Drawing Pencils
INTRODUCTION TO THE UKULELE
Learn the parts of the ukulele and how to play a C chord, as well as the significance of the instrument in Hawaiian culture. You will also be introduced to the musical compositions of Queen Liliʻuokalani, the last queen of Hawaii.
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History of the Ukulele in Hawaii
Queen Liliʻuokalani
Ukulele Diagram_2020
Ukulele Chord Charts_2020
One-on-One Instruction For Children & Youth Ages 5-24
Snow City Arts now offers virtual one-on-one arts instruction for children and youth in Chicagoland hospitals or at home. If you would like to sign up for a 45 minute workshop click below to choose from creative writing, dance, media arts, music, theater, or visual arts.