Explore the genre of landscape painting, examining various styles of painting used throughout history and use positive and negative spaces to create new paintings. Hear from James Lavadour, an abstract expressionist, on his style of landscape painting. Details »
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Discover the passion behind self-published magazines and consider how creative writing can affect a community and give voice to something the writer feels strongly about. Details »
Discover the oral tradition of poetry and its ties to community, culture and history. Explore tribal Native American stories about fishing and learn how to prepare and tell your own stories. Details »
Explore the culture and history of square dancing and folk music. Details »
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Create a musical instrument and learn about rhythm, sound, how music affects mood and the role it plays in our lives.
