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In-Class Workshop: Rattle Drums by Crayola Imagine Arts Academy

Organization Name

»Mad Science of Long Island

Phone: (516) 620-6768
E-mail:
Website: www.madscienceli.org

Program Description

SUMMARY:
This class cultivates the art of writing with Chinese calligraphy. We will learn the importance of movement and flow with a calligraphy-style brush technique, and turn ideas into images. We’ll preserve Chinese characters on a rattle drum, called a Bo Lang Gu, to play at home!

EDUCATIONAL VALUE:
This class introduces children to the culture of China, and the history of Chinese calligraphy. They learn about the characters used to write some common words, and they practice painting them with brushstrokes. They also learn how to paint images using this same technique. Then, they add their characters and images to a traditional Chinese instrument and toy that they build themselves. This program teaches children new art techniques, and engages them in hands-on creativity as they design and create their own rattle drums.

Keywords

1.) Visual Art
2.) Media Art
3.) Art Instruction

Categories

Visual Arts (VA)

Exploratory Enrichment Subject Area

N/A

Grades

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Location

In School

Cost

$355.00 per Workshop

Up to 25 students

Number of Performers

Duration

45 - 59 min minutes

Additional Resources

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Program References

Amy Badagliacca
Librarian
Syosset Public Library - Syosset, NY

(516) 921-7161

Susan Nolan
Librarian
Shelter Rock Public Library - Williston Park, NY

(516) 248-7363

Lili-Ane Niemczura
Librarian
Central Islip Public Library - Central Islip, NY

(631) 234-9333