Self Portraits with Recycled Materials (Grades 3-5)

What is a self-portrait? What can it look like? How is it made? In this inspiring, creative workshop, we’ll look at all kinds of self-portraits by contemporary artists, like Rona Pondick’s Otter and Reflection II by Antony Gormley. Using techniques of drawing, painting, building, collaging and sculpting, students will create unique artworks that represent themselves as individuals!

Materials List: We know it’s a difficult time to source new art materials, so if you don’t have something, we’ll discuss creative substitutions.

• Large paper

• Paint

• Magazines or similar collage material

• Scissors

• Glue

• Tape

• Pencil

• Markers, colored pencils, crayons

• Buttons, pipe cleaner, tissue paper, bread bag tags

• Detergent bottle

The link to the zoom meeting will be sent to registered participants at least one day prior to the class.

This interactive class is capped at 12 students.

Mary Teuscher is a dancer, choreographer and teacher who practices building collections of found objects, creating unusual musical instruments, site specific performance and documenting beauty in unexpected places. Through her dance work, Mary explores the use of imagination as a neuromuscular force. As a resident teaching artist in Boston Public Schools, she teaches visual art, creative writing and dance. One time in 2007 she lived outside for a whole month! Mary is a teacher at the hive, deCordova’s summer camp.

To inquire about financial assistance, please contact Donna Berube at dberube@thetrustees.org.