Students will learn a little about the extraordinary phenomenon of polar lights and some of the myths and legends associated with them. Then they will learn a fun technique to create a magical snowy landscape that includes the aurora borealis (or australis), using oil pastels and acrylic paint.
Instructor’s name
Art educator Jen Johnson holds an undergraduate degree in art history and English literature from the University of Kansas, as well as an MAT (Masters in the Art of Teaching) from the English Department at the University of Montana. In her own practice, Jen is equally invested in understanding the larger world through her interactions with the art objects of others and the making of her own art objects. Jen considers her greatest strengths as an educator to be the facilitation of reflective and critical conversations about art and art making, as well as the creation of safe environments for authentic explorations into the practices of self-expression and making. Her preferred mediums are mixed media, printmaking, and photography, but she enjoys the act of creation no matter the medium and considers it one of her greatest joys to make art alongside others.
Course type
Art educator Jen Johnson holds an undergraduate degree in art history and English literature from the University of Kansas, as well as an MAT (Masters in the Art of Teaching) from the English Department at the University of Montana. In her own practice, Jen is equally invested in understanding the larger world through her interactions with the art objects of others and the making of her own art objects. Jen considers her greatest strengths as an educator to be the facilitation of reflective and critical conversations about art and art making, as well as the creation of safe environments for authentic explorations into the practices of self-expression and making. Her preferred mediums are mixed media, printmaking, and photography, but she enjoys the act of creation no matter the medium and considers it one of her greatest joys to make art alongside others.
Course type
Kids Class
Class time
Wednesday, December 9th
4-5:30
Wednesday, December 9th
4-5:30
Tuition
$15 members / $20 non-members
Ages
6-12
Supplies available for pick up:
Black paper (8x10 or 9x12)
Several sheets of thick white paper
Oil pastels and chalk pastel
Black and white acrylic paint
Supplies you will need to provide:
Paintbrushes
Paper towels
Black paper (8x10 or 9x12)
Several sheets of thick white paper
Oil pastels and chalk pastel
Black and white acrylic paint
Supplies you will need to provide:
Paintbrushes
Paper towels
To RSVP please fill out our registration form here or call us at 405-744-1535