In this professional learning program, teachers will be introduced to the art and techniques of activist poetry. Participants experience a process that takes them from exploring a social issue they care about, to writing and performing a creative work inspired by that issue. Writing techniques, literary devices and historical events, will illuminate opportunities for teachers […]
Specifically created for the virtual stage, SUGAR SKULL! A Virtual Día de Muertos Adventure is a captivating theatrical experience for the times that celebrates Day of the Dead, a traditional holiday that transcends borders. Join Sugar Skull, a charismatic candy skeleton, as he follows the music towards the ultimate party! He is spurred on by […]
This workshop guides students through adapting a book into a media production using Scratch (a visual programming language) to program a Scratch Play. Developing a literature adaptation requires students to not only comprehend a story, but also to closely study an original work and to be creative in retelling the story. Students will need to […]
Students would use photography and imaging to write stories, explore emotions, and how photography can be used for creativity. Program options: In-person • Virtual (Live Streaming) Please fill out this inquiry form or call 866-500-9265 for more information. (Virtual programs are not charged a travel fee.)
Award winning Percussionist and Facilitator Josh Robinson will lead interactive workshops entitled “Drum It Out!” showing participants how to use drumming and music as a wellness tool, a vehicle for healthy self-expression/emotional release, and a way to connect with others in an authentic and engaging way. Students will also develop the communication skills that are […]
A 4-Day experience of creating and storytelling with puppets, focusing on developing social emotional skills. Students create puppets using materials easily found in the classroom or home. Exercises in elements and principles of design introduce the language that students use to create interesting characters and tell a visual story. Students then develop a story for […]
Students explore elements and principles of design to develop a language around visual expression with the ultimate goal of creating a collective mural (physical or digital). We collaboratively develop a theme tailored to either math, science, or social emotional concepts (in all cases, math will be used to establish the rule by which individual contributions […]
VIRTUAL or IN-PERSON PROGRAM Please fill out this inquiry form or call 866-500-9265 for more information. (Virtual programs are not charged a travel fee.) In this interactive and energetic program, students brainstorm and contribute to “hit” songs. Songwriting is a joyous way to reinforce and learn curriculum concepts. Students will learn the basics of songwriting and will write […]
Exquisitely Connected: A National Digital Mural Community A 4-day arts-integrated experience connecting our current times to history and to a national community Students will create a portion of a growing national digital mural based on their personal experiences of living in times where the global pandemic is colliding with demands for social justice. This mural […]
This class is an introduction to building and programming robots for art making. Students will learn basic principles of mechanical design, construction, programming and teamwork skills. In small teams, using motors and sensors, students build robots that can draw, move objects, or find their own way and avoid obstacles. Students use a control console or […]
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