Winter Wellness with Peoples Middle School

Our 2024 Winter wellness series has been a great exploration in materials and processes! River Arts continues to work with Peoples Middle School to create 4 unique workshops that explore different art forms. Our first class for this session was inspired by Native American Bead Looms. Students learned about the importance of color and shape in their artwork and incorporated some of those ideas into their art. It was both challenging and rewarding! The second class focused on color interactions and mixing paint to make rich tones and hues. Wood sculptures were the focus for class three, with even a visit from local sculptor Judith Wrend who was delighted to see these students hard at work. The last class in the series focuses on printmaking by using an antique print press and unique printmaking techniques! It’s been a great session with these talented middle schoolers!