Students will explore symbols and metaphors through this Semi-Abstract Surreal Self-Portrait painting and collage class. Students are empowered to share a personal story, incorporating cultural elements and their lived experience of a real or metaphorical journey, big or small, that they have been on. Final products of a painting/collage on paper can be displayed and used as inspiration for inter-disciplinary curriculum exploration through English (poetry, writing exercises, journal work) and social studies (for example).
| Grade Suitability | 3-12 |
| Maximum Class Size | 15-20 |
| Time Required | 2 hours |
| Material Required | TBD (by artist at minimal cost or school can provide)Artist provides: samples and magazines for collage.School provides: large 11x17 colored construction paper, scissors, glue, paint, brushes, water, paint shirts |
| Language of Instruction | English |
| Communities | Whitehorse – will go to the communities for longer projects |
| Availability | September – June |