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Roz Fisher

Celebrate Louisiana (grades 1-5) Explore Louisiana's famous artists like George Rodrigue and his Blue Dog, Floyd Sonnier's Cajun Houses, or Clementine Hunter's Zinnias.(single sessions)

Native American Buffalo Skins (K–5) Students will learn the meaning of different Native American symbols and use them to decorate their own "buffalo skin” in the style of Native American art. They will be inspired by a background of Native American chants. (single session)

Georgia O’Keeffe Flowers (K–4) Students will draw their own flowers, large and up-close. This project enables students to see many parts of the flower. It can be completed using oil pastels and watercolor or tempera paint. This project emphasizes warm and cool colors. (single session)

Multicultural Blankets (K–3) Students use shape, line and color to collage a paper blanket. This project can tie in with many cultural units such as Latin American or Native American. It also teaches pattern as students create their own design. (short-term residency)

Neighborhood Playgrounds (1–5) Paper is not always flat! Students will create their own 3D neighborhood playgrounds with tubes, cylinders and cones and a variety of collage materials. (single session or short-term residency)

Math and Art Connection (4-6) Integrate Math, Geometry and Art while learning about the artist Piet Mondrian. (single session)

Roz Fisher graduated from the University of Louisiana with a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and has previously taught in Acadiana's schools.  She has gained experience in teaching various art forms to many different grade levels.  During the summer, she is an Academic Week Instructor at the University of Louisiana teaching visual arts to the Gifted Program. She is presently a teaching artist in the PACE program.


 

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