This class will be off the wall

“ La educación del niño en la época mexica” by Regina Raull

You’re guaranteed a passing grade when you sit in on the Sitka Center for Art and Ecology’s next Youth Arts Program lesson on Thursday, June 10. People of all ages are invited to join via Zoom for the muralism-themed experience, which will give a view of the in-school, hands-on art education offered to students at Nestucca Valley Elementary and Garibaldi Grade School.

During monthly art education sessions, students learn about historic and contemporary artists, including their creative inspiration and connection to current events or movements.

Each lesson begins with a presentation sharing images and history of an artist or art movements, including interactive and constructive conversation and observations by participants, followed by a hands-on art activity allowing students to explore art mediums, practices and styles.

Students are currently learning about muralism and ways in which the Mexican Muralism movement gave voice to the people following the Mexican Revolution. Students and temporary guests will observe and discuss several different murals, including a mural located in Tillamook County. The group will practice creating drafts of personalized murals, utilizing available supplies on hand, including paper, pencils, crayons, oil pastels or paints. Individual mural designs will focus on the theme, “What we do matters.”

2021 marks Sitka’s 51st year of offering art-and nature-inspired workshops, residencies and public events on the Oregon Coast.

The lesson will begin at 4 pm. For more information, go to www.sitkacenter.org or call 541-994-5485.