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The Starry Night - Unleash Your Inner Van Gogh PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED (Double Session)

Thursday 5 March 2026·7:40 pm

Dive into the vibrant world of texture and bold brushstrokes in this workshop designed for art teachers ready to bring excitement to their classrooms. Channel your inner Van Gogh as you explore the dynamic techniques of acrylic painting with palette knife and brush. Perfect for grades 3-12, this workshop will empower you to inspire your students with the same passion for art! You'll gain hands-on experience re-creating a textured masterpiece, a ready-to-use PowerPoint presentation, and a video link to support your teaching journey. $15 materials fee. Please be advised that this session requires pre-registration. Please use the link below. Please indicate in the e-transfer which session you are registering for. https://forms.gle/jJUr14JEwZC2d6Lc9 Session Objectives: 1. Experiment with media and techniques by applying palette knife and brushwork to explore texture, movement, and expressive mark-making in acrylic painting. 2. Interpret and express ideas visually by creating a personal response to Van Gogh's style, emphasizing emotion and rhythm through bold brushstrokes and layered surfaces. 3. Plan and refine visual compositions for classroom use by integrating workshop resources (PowerPoint, video, and exemplar project) into lesson plans that support diverse learners across grades 3-12.

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