Artwork by Emmanuelle Quinn
Virtual Class Schedule
Below is a snapshot of ways for the Interact artists to create art and connect this summer.
We apologize, but these classes are not open to the public.
| Monday August 3 | Tuesday August 4 | Wednesday August 5 | Thursday August 6 | Friday August 7 | |
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| 9:00a - 10:00a | Coffee & Chat It’s back! Coffee & Chat! Grab a cup o’ joe and join in the morning gossip. | Artist Show & Tell What have you been doing while working from home? Show off your garden, artwork, or whatever else you would like to share with the group! | Awesome Interact Stories: Kevin Kling! Kevin Kling is here to talk about his own awesome Interact stories and career in the arts! | What's Going On? Talk with Jeanne and your fellow artists about the latest current events. | Creative Brainstorming Brainstorming, fun stories, and what should we be doing next. Share what YOU would like to see on next week’s schedule! |
| 10:00a - 11:00a | Option 1 Move About Monday Let’s get moving! Come work it out with Kymani! Option 2 Sketch & Stretch Stretch with us to get your blood flowing; followed by sketching your surroundings. | Option 1 Relaxation Join Aaron in guided morning relaxation. Option 2 Sketch & Stretch Stretch with us to get your blood flowing; followed by sketching your surroundings. | Option 1 Butts 'N Guts Get your morning sweat on w James! Option 2 Sketch & Stretch Stretch with us to get your blood flowing; followed by sketching your surroundings. | Option 1 Zumba You know you love it…. Zumba with Shannon Option 2 Sketch & Stretch Stretch with us to get your blood flowing; followed by sketching your surroundings. | Option 1 Artist Led Warmups Let us know if you would like to lead group warmups! Option 2 Sketch & Stretch Stretch with us to get your blood flowing; followed by sketching your surroundings. |
| 11:00a - 12:00p | Option 1 Singing and Song Writing Keep your vocal chops in check and belt a tune. HERE THEM NOW Breakout Room: Beth Graczyk will be visiting to continue our work together on HERE THEM NOW. Option 2 Watercolor: Planets Make planets to experiment with watercolor techniques and additives! | Option 1 Facial & Physical Gestures Learn and practice communicating and exhibiting emotions through facial and physical gestures. Option 2 Comics: Character Jam Practice drawing different characters that you can use in future comics. | Option 1 Shakespeare Resident Shakespeare scholar Jeffrey H. will lead the group through different Shakespeare monologues. Option 2 Creative Writing Get your creative juices flowing with an hour of creative writing with Jonas & Koko! | Option 1 Group Share Let’s see what you have been working on! Share your writing, songs, and artwork with the group! Option 2 30 Minute Sculptures Assemble a sculpture with whatever items you have on hand. | Option 1 Friday Improv Build your improv skills and have fun moving the story along! Option 2 Open Studio Work on your individual projects in a virtual group setting! |
| 12:00p - 1:00p | Lunch Break On your own | Lunch Break (on your own) | Lunch Break (on your own) | Lunch Break (on your own) | Social Lunch Hang out, chat, & eat lunch together. Get to know other Interact artists/staff! |
| 1:00p - 2:00p | Option 1 Group Share Let’s see what you have been working on! Share your writing, songs, and artwork with the group! Option 2 Watercolor: Planets Make planets to experiment with watercolor techniques and additives! | Option 1 Group Share Let’s see what you have been working on! Share your writing, songs, and artwork with the group! Option 2 Graffiti Lettering: Intro An introduction to the art of graffiti-style lettering! | Option 1 Online Play Viewing (part 1) Together we will watch a live performance online, then discuss different elements of theater! Option 2 Group Critique Share your work and receive constructive criticism and feedback! | Option 1 Play Reading Taking an established play, we will cast it, read it scene by scene, and dissect! This week: SWEAT by Lynn Nottage (*This play contains explicit language*) Option 2 Black Art in the Era of Protest Join Simone for a virtual conversation about Black Art and BLM. | Option 1 Cooking Hour Let’s get cooking! Join in and show off your lunchtime cooking skills. Option 2 Profiling Professionals Megan Ryan is a professional sports journalist with the Star Tribune and self-taught home chef! |
| 2:00p - 3:00p | Option 1 Creation Station Join Max S. in developing your writing, and/or poetry skills! Ask Max for advice on progressing your next Group Share project. Option 2 Coffee Ink Learn how to make beautiful tones using coffee as your medium! | Option 1 Character Creation We can still be actors even at home. Grab some fun clothes from your closet and be prepared to become someone else! Option 2 Open Studio Work on your individual projects in a virtual group setting! | Option 1 Creative Writing Join Kymani in uncovering creative ways to express your thoughts and ideas on paper Option 2 Group Critique Share your work and receive constructive criticism and feedback! | Option 1 Online Play Viewing (part 2) Together we will watch a live performance online, then discuss different elements of theater! Option 2 Black Art in the Era of Protest Join Simone for a virtual conversation about Black Art and BLM. | Option 1 Art History Join Presley for a weekly lesson in art history! This week: Expressionism Option 2 Open studio Work on your individual projects in a virtual group setting! |
| 3:00p - 3:30p | Afternoon Wind Down End the day with a stretch & reflection. | Afternoon Wind Down End the day with a stretch & reflection. | Afternoon Wind Down End the day with a stretch & reflection. | Afternoon Wind Down End the day with a stretch & reflection. | Afternoon Wind Down You pick today’s afternoon wind down activity. |
Upcoming Events
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