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Science Adventure

Through fun and interactive stories, we’ll explore amazing science concepts like physical and chemical changes, the laws of motion, energy, air pressure, and more! Several students will help conduct each experiment as the audience makes predictions and draws conclusions based on their observations. Everyone will be on the edge of their seats as they experience […]

Musiquita

Musiquita is a bilingual (English/Spanish) interactive educational music experience, appropriate for children of all ages and backgrounds, as well as kids at heart. The wife/husband duo features Blanca Cecilia González (violin/voice/uke/percussion) and Jesse Elder (piano/vocals/percussion/melodica). They perform originals, Latin Folk music, classical, jazz, pop, children’s classics and so much more! They have a play based […]

Self-Expression Through Self-Portraits

Join us for a drawing workshop focused on self-portraiture. Internationally known, multi award-winning Indigenous artist Tchin will guide participants through the artistic process, allowing them time to reconnect with their inner selves and come away with a powerful expression of their voice. Students reflect on their self-portraits together, exploring questions of identity, culture, and self-perception. […]

Beadwork: Connecting to Community

Students complete a beadwork project that they can share with their classrooms, guided by We Are the Seeds’ Indigenous educators. Through this program, attendees will gain perspective and context about contemporary Native peoples — that we are still here, we are evolving, and we are thriving. Different types of beads and beadwork projects are possible […]

The Power of Painting

Students learn the art of painting as they create works inspired by honoring Planet Earth, especially endangered elements of nature such as air, soil, water, etc. in all four seasons. Students will be exposed to: vocabulary, materials, tools, techniques, and art historical examples of painting in a developmentally appropriate manner with master artist/educator Triada Samaras. […]

The Delight in Drawing

Students learn the art of drawing as they create works inspired by self-portraits, portraits of others, and group portraits, investigating art making as it relates to human relationships and connections. Students will be exposed to: vocabulary, materials, tools, techniques, and art historical examples of drawing in a developmentally appropriate manner with master artist/educator Triada Samaras. […]

Sensational Sculptures

Students will learn the art of sculpture as they work with paper materials to create three-dimensional forms. This creative process is linked to other content areas e.g. science, math, and engineering. Students will be exposed to: vocabulary, materials, tools, techniques, and art historical examples of paper sculpture in a developmentally appropriate manner with master artist/educator […]