In this class students paint their own mini landscape of the northern lights, guided step by step. This workshop is inspired by the night sky, and how it can be just as engaging as the daytime sky, filled with bright colours and ideas to explore. We'll learn about using acrylics paints and blending colours, the basics of colour theory, how to make colours dance like the northern lights and more! At the end of the workshop each student will have their own masterpiece to take home.
| Grade Suitability | K-12 |
| Maximum Class Size | 30 |
| Time Required | 1-4 hrs (dependent on project) |
| Material Required | Watercolours/acrylic paint, brushes, canvas/wood surface, paper towel, water and water containers |
| Material Cost | Dependent on project and may include: watercolours, acrylic paint, brushes, canvases/wood surfaces, rocks, leaves. Artist will supply material if needed at cost. |
| Language of Instruction | English |
| Communities | All |
| Availability | Year-round |
Maya was born and raised in Israel. She has traveled to the United States, Canada and Europe, and moved to Whitehorse in August 2014. She is currently an active member at the Yukon Artists at Work Gallery, teaching art workshops across the Yukon Territory, coordinating and teaching community engagements projects and exhibiting in various art galleries across Canada. Maya also has a B.Ed. with the YNTEP program and is passionate about combining art and education in an experiential way. Maya’s art is inspired by nature and its rejuvenating qualities. She uses colour to reflect the connections between art, education, our communities and nature.