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Youth Art Programs
SATURDAY MORNING STUDIO:
LITERARY TWISTS!
This spring Saturday Morning Studio will revisit legendary folk and fairy tales that contain good advice and may even teach us a life lesson! Each month we will read and discuss a childhood tale and then create an art piece representing the story.
Jaboti Jan.27
Join us for a morning of learning about shapes and warm and cool colors inspired by the text and illustrations in Gerald McDermott’s book, Jaboti. We will paint our interpretation
of Jaboti the turtle who teaches us everyone is individually unique.
The Lion and the Mouse Feb. 17
This month we will be inspired by Aesop’s fable, The Lion and The Mouse, using Jerry Pinkney’s wordless picture book. While discussing proportions and the use of lines we will create lions and a mouse using pencil and watercolor. Remember, there is no one so small they can’t help someone bigger!
The Grasshopper and the Ant March 9
Work before play will be our “lesson” this month. We will learn about creating sequence and telling the story through pictures as we draw the characters from the story, The Grasshopper and The Ant, from different scenes inspired by Aesop’s fable.
After the Fall April 20
After the Fall makes us contemplate what might have happened to Humpty Dumpty after his famous tumble. Inspired by text and illustrations in Dan Santa’s book we will create a 3-D mixed media Humpty and discuss his fear, anxiety, perseverance and, finally, his transformation.
MILTON J. WOMACK PARK
10:30 a.m.-noon / Ages: 8-12 / $12 To register: webtrac.brec.org
More info: robin.mcandrew@brec.org 225-272-9200 EXT 1505
STUDIO 3, 4, 5
It’s never too early to begin art! This class will introduce grown-up and child, to the very basics of art thorough games, introduction to brush work, watercolors, mixed media and lessons on lines, shapes and color. (Grown-Up must remain with participant during class.)
Lesson I : The Hungry Caterpillar
Collage using simple shapes
Lesson II: Saturday
Creating a puppet
Lesson III: Russell the Sheep
Learning about pattern
Lesson IV: Acoustic Rooster
Creating a 3-D sculpture
BARINGER ART CENTER
April 9 + 16 + 23 + 30 / 9:30-10:30 a.m. Ages: 3-5 / $40 for in parish residents
To register: webtrac.brec.org
More info: robin.mcandrew@brec.org
LITTLE PICASSO’S
Young artists will explore and create visual art by using the elements of fine art through fun, artistic projects.
Lesson I: Color Monster
After reading and discussing The Color Monster by Anna Lleanas students will create a Monster about how they are feeling that day using pencils, crayons, cardstock and scissors.
Lesson II: Big Words
For this lesson students will choose and illustrate a word after reading Big Words for Little Geniuses by Susan and James Patterson. Students would then draw and paint their favorite toy.
Lesson III: Dig a Hole
This week we will join Sam and Dave as they embark on a journey to find something spectacular. What will they find?! After reading and discussing the book, Sam and Dave Dig a Hole by Mac Barnett, students will create a collage of their own hole digging journey.
Lesson IV: Let’s Draw!
This week we will have a draw-along using pencils, markers, and pastels. Students will learn when and how to use each medium while following along to draw a variety of fun and unique subjects.
BARINGER ART CENTER
Feb 27 + March 5 + 12 + 19 / 4:30-5:30 p.m. Ages: 5-7 / $40 per month
ZACHARY COMMUNITY PARK
April 9 + 16 + 23 + 30 / 4:30-5:30 p.m. Ages: 5-7 / $40 per month
To register: webtrac.brec.org
More info: robin.mcandrew@brec.org 225-272-9200 EXT 1505
LOOSE ENDS
Let BREC Art help with the mid-week slump! Both Baringer Art Center and Zachary Community Park will open its doors to the creative world of art! Music, artsy games, art chats and visual art will be part of this on-going series. Must register for each class separately.
BARINGER ART CENTER
Feb. 8 + 15 + 22 + 29 + March 7 4:30-5:30 p.m. / Ages 8-12 / $5 per class
ZACHARY COMMUNITY PARK
March 13 + 20 + 27 + April 10 + 17 +24 4:30-5:30 p.m. / Ages 8-12 / $5 per class
To register: webtrac.brec.org
More info: robin.mcandrew@brec.org 225-272-9200 EXT 1505
225-272-9200 EXT 1505
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