Students learn about Laura Lee’s process for making graphic novels that’s rooted in her use of art for personal healing. In 60 minutes, she can collaboratively develop an original character with students drawing it out LIVE! In 90 minutes, we can concrete a finished six panel comic. With more time students can start drawing their…
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Self/Community Care Plan
Students learn about Laura Lee’s self/ community care practices featured in The Dark Matter of Mona Starr which touches on creative expression, embodied wellness practices, and shared care utilizing support system. In a 60 minute workshop she’ll walk through students making their own self care plan giving practical examples for how to manage their mood…
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Students learn about how Laura Lee’s origin story working in sketchbooks gave her confidence and healing…plus ultimately set her up for success in her graphic novels. (Especially Page by Paige who works in a sketchbook!) Laura Lee will lead students in a couple of favorite drawing prompts from her interactive book Sketchbook Dares: 24 Ways to…
Request ProgramGraphic Novel Adaptation
Interested in adapting scenes from a classic book into graphic novel format with your students? Laura Lee can give an introduction to this process to set your unit up for success! She breaks down the graphic novel creation process so students can apply it to their chosen scene, covering basic visual storytelling mechanics such as…
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Students learn about how contemplative practices (aka mindful compassion) have helped Laura Lee cultivate self-awareness, calm the mind, and heal from stress. She then walks students through some of her favorite methods, which can be catered to the specific needs of the students participating and length of the workshop. For example, these practices might include…
Request ProgramComic Mural Residency
In this special week-long residency, Laura Lee can work with an entire school grade on making comics which results in a paper mural installed in the school! On Monday-Tuesday she first makes collaborative comics with each class. Then on Wednesday the whole grade meets in an assembly to vote on which class comic to turn…
Request ProgramAltering Images: Photographic Transfers for Painting, Printmaking, and Collage
Image transfer provides artists with the option to create photographic images without the use of a camera. The image transfer process produces a transparent image that allows for the visibility of multiple collaged layers within a single work of art all at once. Learn this process to transform copies of photographs, as well as drawings,…
Request ProgramPrinting Textiles with Indian Blockprints
Utilizing intricately carved wood blocks to print a set of two 27″ cotton tea towels, participants will learn about pigment, layering colors, composition, and the possibilities for creating stamps at home. This workshop is open to people of all experience levels.
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Following a brief discussion about the significance of the Chinese Seal (or chop), participants will translate their names into Chinese characters on paper. The characters will be transferred to soft printmaking blocks (Safety Kut) and cut out using carving tools. The carved blocks will inked and printed on blank greeting cards, with each student creating…
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After painting the background on their silk scarf, participants will examine images found in traditional Chinese art (including bamboo, fish, birds, and Chinese characters) which they will draw on the silk using a liquid resist. Once the resist has dried, students will apply brilliant fabric paint to complete their design. Participants can expect to finish…
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