Art Program for Children
In collaboration with local and international artists, L'AiR Arts programs provide intercultural exchange opportunities for children and youth. In dialogue with the history of Atelier 11 Cité Falguière as a safe haven for artists from different parts of the world, our programs aim to immerse children in an inclusive multicultural environment. Arts defy language and nationality - children can connect with their own heritage and learn about other cultures. These cross-cultural exchange opportunities through the arts promote international understanding, while also addressing the issues of bullying, racism and exclusion.
Arts also plays a vital part in helping children in coping with stress, while strengthening their mental health and improving overall well-being. The upcoming events are organized as part of the Atelier 11 for Solidarity initiative for children from conflict-affected areas. More events are coming soon and will include studio visits, art discussions, workshops and other opportunities.
Arts also plays a vital part in helping children in coping with stress, while strengthening their mental health and improving overall well-being. The upcoming events are organized as part of the Atelier 11 for Solidarity initiative for children from conflict-affected areas. More events are coming soon and will include studio visits, art discussions, workshops and other opportunities.
Magical Creatures Workshop
Proposed and led by Véronique Devoldère in partnership with Paris College of Art
Duration: 2 - 3 hours max (15h - 17/18h)
Optional Dates: Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday (from May 16, except June 7, 8, 13,14,15)
Address: Atelier 11 Cité Falguière, 75015 Paris, metro Pasteur
This workshop is inspired by the so-called "beast series', a collection of centaur-like creatures by the Ukranian artist Maria Prymachenko. Despite their surrealism with charming, childlike features, some of Prymachenko's beasts came into existence in response to historical and political events experienced by the artist, including the First and the Second World Wars.
Maria Prymachenko. "Eared Beast Grasped a Crustacean" (1983)
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With the help of animal toys, ranging from the lion to the dragon, visuals of domestic animals, textures and patterns; the children will invent their personal bestiary by juxtaposing the features of the chosen animal with another one, or more than one... to create their own magical creatures.
Materials and tools (provided): watercolour, inks/gouaches/oil, pastels/felt, pens & markers; A3 drawing paper folded into drawing books Participants: children between 8 and 10 years old (max. 15) Language: French & English with translation assistance to Ukranian and/or Russian |
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L'AiR Arts Association collaborates with local schools, universities and other organization interested in providing intercultural exchange opportunities for children and youth. For more information, please contact: info@lairarts.com
L'AiR Arts interventions with students from Ecole elementaire Alésia and Ecole Jeannine Manuel in Paris