Multicultural Art Adventures
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Multicultural Art Adventures is a 6-week, hands-on art program designed to inspire creativity while introducing young artists to artistic traditions from cultures around the world. Students will explore drawing, painting, mixed media, and design while learning and applying the Elements of Art (line, shape, form, color, value, texture, and space) and Principles of Design (balance, contrast, emphasis, pattern, rhythm, movement, and composition).
All materials are provided, and students will bring home 5 completed artworks at the end of the session.
The class is taught by Hampden Resident Erin Leigh Boughamer, Professional Artist, MA Licensed Art Educator
Erin Leigh Studios | Owner, Founder & Principal Artist of Paint Sip Fun.
Session 1
GRADES: 1-3 (Curriculum and instruction are adapted appropriately for each age group.)
DATES: February 25 - April 1
TIME: Wednesdays, 4:30 - 6:00 PM
LOCATION: Hampden Parks and Recreation Classroom E2 (85 Wilbraham Road Hampden)
COST: $135
REGISTRATION: January 7th - February 23rd
Session 2
GRADES: 4-6 (Curriculum and instruction are adapted appropriately for each age group.)
DATES: February 25 - April 1
TIME: Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
LOCATION: Hampden Parks and Recreation Classroom E2 (85 Wilbraham Road Hampden)
COST: $135
REGISTRATION: January 7th - February 23rd
6-Week Curriculum Outline:
Week 1: African Kente Cloth Design
Culture Focus: West Africa (Ghana)
Students design bold, patterned textiles inspired by traditional Kente cloth, learning how color, line, and repetition communicate meaning and identity.
Week 2: Japanese Origami & Paper Art
Culture Focus: Japan
Students transform simple shapes into three-dimensional forms, emphasizing balance, precision, and spatial awareness.
Week 3: Chinese Cherry Blossom Scroll Painting
Culture Focus: China
Students create vertical scroll-style paintings using expressive line, brush techniques, and negative space.
Week 4: Australian Aboriginal Dot Painting
Culture Focus: Indigenous Australian Art
Students use dot-painting techniques to create symbolic artworks that emphasize pattern, rhythm, and storytelling.
Week 5: Mexican Folk Art & Papel Picado
Culture Focus: Mexico
Students design cut-paper artwork inspired by papel picado, exploring symmetry, contrast, and cultural celebration.
Week 6: Gallery Curation & Installation
Students step into the role of both artist and curator. They will select favorite pieces from the session, mount their artwork using mats, and collaboratively install a student-curated gallery within the Parks & Recreation space. This final week emphasizes presentation, collaboration, spatial awareness, and pride in creative work. Families are welcome to view the completed exhibition.
This class is being offered at an introductory price. Don't miss out on this unique program!
For more information on this and other classes offered by Erin Leigh Studios, click on the link below.
www.ErinLeighStudios.com
