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Workshops - Descriptions

Introduction To Impressionist Painting

In this workshop students are introduced to the impressionistic effect that can be created using every color on the palette.  Artist Kevin Brooks explains and demonstrates  the technique of this  quick, spontaneous method of painting which teaches how pure direct color is applied for a brilliant effect. Students also learn that this historic style was made famous by such artists as Renoir, Monet, and Pissarro. 

Grades K-12 
Residency Available

 
Introduction To Theatre Through Improv/Drama

Through pantomime, theatre games, poetry, and storytelling, children are led into the world of fantasy and imagination. Perception, creativity, and thinking skills are encouraged during this interactive session

For older students, the workshop can concentrate on an introduction to the methods professional actors use in rehearsal. Emphasis is placed on improvisation, communication skills, concentration, and character development

Theatre Skills Residency Available
Grades PreK-12
Curriculum Connection: Language Arts Literacy

 
Introduction To Theatre Through Literature

Delve into the world of novels, short stories, poems, and plays

People, locations, and settings come alive in the classroom as students improvise scenes and moments from the literature they have read with the help of artist Gerry Fierst.

Forces and motives driving the characters and plot bring immediacy to the written word.

By freeing their imaginations, students experience the imagination of the author first-hand.

Grades PreK-12
Curriculum Connection:  Language Arts

 
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