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.
COLLAGE BASICS
Explore the medium of collage while learning paper tearing and composition techniques. You will also be introduced to artists Mickalene Thomas, Deborah Roberts and Juane Quick-To-See.
MY FAVORITE COLOR IN FIVE SENSES
Learn how to compose a short poem inspired by your favorite color and five senses using similes and synesthesia. You will also be introduced to artist Nick Cave and poet Arthur Rimbaud.
MY FEELING IS AN ANIMAL
Learn how to use metaphor and lineation by creating an original poem inspired by colorful, emotional animals. You will also learn how cultural differences shape how humans demonstrate emotion.
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