Poems often evoke images, so that and poetry naturally enhance each other
| In these workshops children construct poems based on parts of speech, and then use their poems to create a book. The format of the cinquain (five line poem) is used to create a five page fold-out book that is illustrated front and back. Children learn about simile and metaphor, and projects can be adjusted to suit any age, including adults. The workshops are tailored to meet specific curriculum requests |
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| Haikus appear simple, but are a very elegant poetry form.Because there are so few words, each one must be chosen carefully. In this workshop participants write a haiku and then illustrate their poem in a card. Instruction is given on how to integrate the poem into the card design, so that there is a logical flow or connection between the front, middle and back of the card. |
| Instruction can be on a residency basis or during a weekend workshop. Please contact the artist to arrange a schedule for individual projects. |
These mural panels were created during a workshop with teachers. The teachers wanted to bring the mural making process back to the classroom toi share with their students. The murals are about kindness to animals and were donated to the Angell Memorial Animal Hospital in Boston.
This mural was done with children from grades k-6 at the Fallon elementary school in Lynn, Massachusetts. The mural has a multicultural theme.