Age Group: High school and up Materials: various used fabric you might have, glue or sewing materials, a way to take pictures, outdoor plant materials, flexible modeling paste, paints This video explores how to use materials with different personal, family, or social significance to add a new depth to storytelling through visual arts practice. The […]
Meaningful Materials – Emily Grace King Read More »
Age Group: Middle-school and up, for both visually impaired and sighted participants Materials: modeling clay, preferably several colors Coming from an emphasis on tactile art projects for the visually impaired, this tutorial works well for a range of students and abilities. A discussion of mandalas in art is followed by a practical exercise in making
Mind’s Vision Tactile Art: Mandala Storytelling – Rishika Kartik Read More »
Age Group: High school and up Materials: Paper (thicker is better, but simple printer paper will suffice), Tape (regular scotch tape works well!), Cardboard (a cereal box or any other rigid surface will work), Alternative/Additional supplies (not necessary for the class, but could be great materials to work with… you never know!): string, push pins,
Impossible Balance – Eric Dallimore Read More »
Age Group: Middle-school and up Materials: This workshop assumes that the participant is already engaged in making movies in some form and has those resources at their disposal. Rather than a direct tutorial, this video explores elements and techniques of experimental film-making, starting with what experimental film-making is. Through lots of examples this makes clear
Storytelling Through Experimental Film – Eileen Roscina Read More »
Age Group: Elementary school Materials: colored pencils or markers and paper, room to moveThrough the Color Wheel Project, T2 Dance Company has created a 30-minute lesson for elementary students demonstrating some techniques used to transform visual art works on paper into physical dance movements. Students are guided through a series of fun activities that allows
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Age Group: Middle-school and up Materials: whatever you might have on hand The interplay between light and shadow set of demonstrations and discussions about how this simple concept is used through a wide range of art forms, with special emphasis given to the history of shadow puppetry. You will be inspired to experiment with a
Light and Shadow – Tobias Fike Read More »
Age Group: Elementary school, with adult helpMaterials: Pencil, Paper, Scissors, Easy-to-cut cardboard (cereal box or shoe box), Tape, Straws/sticks/skewers, Lamp, bed sheet or paper for makeshift screen Starting with a short performance of a shadow puppet story, this video covers the basics to start creating your own shadow puppet show. It also covers the “hero’s journey”
Shadow Puppet Hero – Jessica Robblee Read More »
Mary K. (Polly) Addison passed away peacefully January 11, 2021 and is remembered as a woman who offered so much to so many. Whether it was helping with fundraisers, the visual arts committee or serving as a board member, her dedication and unflagging energy was always there to support the Dairy Art Center’s growth—often providing
Mother, Daughter, Wife, Friend, Supporter…Artist Read More »
Art Outside and Online in the Face of the Pandemic with the Dairy Arts Center As a hub of creativity and learning, the Dairy Arts Center encompasses a lot for the Boulder community. Their iconic building, a former milk-processing facility, hosts a wide variety of artists, activities, performances, classes, and more. Unfortunately, that is just the type
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Jan 17th – Jan 18th, 2021 – With the support of The City of Boulder Office of Arts + Culture, The Dairy Arts Center is pleased to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with live programming throughout the weekend including a public poetry workshop, virtual slam poetry performances, cinema, music, and more!
Virtual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration Read More »
As of today, 3/12/2020, The Dairy Arts Center remains open and operational. Should scheduling changes occur, ticket holders will be directly notified by The Dairy Arts Center.
If you have a question about an event please contact the presenting arts organization. For films, Dairy Presents and all other questions contact the Box Office at 303.440.7826
