| Program Type | Workshop | Residency |
| Art Form | Visual Art |
| Curriculum/a | Social Studies | STEM | Social and Emotional Learning | Language Arts / Literacy |
| Target Grades | Elementary School (1st - 5th grade) | Middle School (6th - 8th grade) | High School (9th - 12th grade) |
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Testimonial
"Having the opportunity to work with AFLCT has been truly beneficial; they've provided unique experiences that have positively impacted our students. Their professional artists are strong role-models who encouraged students to take risks, find their voices, and be confident young people. They assisted in the process of inspiring our students to discover their individual identities and be able to self-assuredly express and share their ideas and opinions."
Description
Day One Objective: Students will delve into the world of artist Henri Matisse and his techniques, particularly his use of nature in his collages. They will learn the difference between geometric and organic shapes, as well as the meaning of
symbols and how they can be used to express individuality. Additionally, students will analyze the children's book "Drawing with Scissors" by Jane O'Connor and Jessie Hartland to observe Matisse's love for nature through the various
plant leaves depicted. Students will create their own collages using shapes, colors, symbols, and nature to express their personal mood and identity. They will explain and demonstrate how their collage incorporates a variety of shapes,
colors, and aspects of nature.
Day Two(Optional) Matisse's Botanical Installation: Students will create their own botanical garden, taking inspiration from Matisse's paper cutouts using native plants to create a small outdoor garden installation. Creating a serene and
tranquil environment in the community that will restore and nurture the habitat by attracting and feeding pollinators.
symbols and how they can be used to express individuality. Additionally, students will analyze the children's book "Drawing with Scissors" by Jane O'Connor and Jessie Hartland to observe Matisse's love for nature through the various
plant leaves depicted. Students will create their own collages using shapes, colors, symbols, and nature to express their personal mood and identity. They will explain and demonstrate how their collage incorporates a variety of shapes,
colors, and aspects of nature.
Day Two(Optional) Matisse's Botanical Installation: Students will create their own botanical garden, taking inspiration from Matisse's paper cutouts using native plants to create a small outdoor garden installation. Creating a serene and
tranquil environment in the community that will restore and nurture the habitat by attracting and feeding pollinators.
Objectives
I can create a composition that is balanced using overlapping shapes that are both geometric and organic.
I can distinguish between geometric and organic shapes.
I can point out details in the children’s book, “Drawing with Scissors,” by Jane O’Conner and Jessie Hartland.
I can write a 2-3 sentence description that describes the symbol and color that I used to create my personal collage composition.
I can create a collage by cutting out shapes to create a balanced composition using construction paper.
I can distinguish between geometric and organic shapes.
I can point out details in the children’s book, “Drawing with Scissors,” by Jane O’Conner and Jessie Hartland.
I can write a 2-3 sentence description that describes the symbol and color that I used to create my personal collage composition.
I can create a collage by cutting out shapes to create a balanced composition using construction paper.
Pricing Information
$515 for the first workshop,
$145 for each additional workshop.
$145 for each additional workshop.
Program Length
60-90 minutes
Short Residency Option Available
Short Residency Option Available
Participants
25-30
Technical Specifications
School would need to provide an additional budget for plant purchases and tools needed for indoor or outdoor planting.