Coast Salish Art - Lesson 8 | Sea Otter
RECORDED LIVE: September 29, 2022
Learn to draw a sea otter in traditional Coast Salish style with artist, Andrea Fritz. This class will include a traditional story, drawing practice of the basic Coast Salish shapes, and a guided drawing of an animal from the story – the sea otter!
Students will explore the significance of Orange Shirt Day through Indigenous storytelling and art. This event teaches the basics of Coast Salish art and shares a heartfelt traditional story emphasizing bravery, friendship, and cultural connection. Through interactive activities, students will learn about the impact of residential schools on Indigenous children, the importance of reconciliation, and the value of Indigenous traditions.
About the Artist
Andrea Fritz is a Coast Salish artist and author from the Lyackson First Nation of the Hul’qumi’num speaking Peoples on the West Coast of Canada. Andrea strives to express her People’s history and all our futures using her art. She focuses on animals and scenes of the West Coast of Canada and our intricate relationships with them.
Event Information
what to expect
- Lesson 1: Basic Coast Salish Shapes
- Traditional Story Reading
- BRAIN BREAK
- Lesson 2: Featured Animal
- Q&A with Andrea (while colouring)
- Wrap Up
Questions?
Hi, I’m Hayley! I am the Lead Educator here at Joyful Learning and the host of this event. If you have any questions about this event (or anything else) feel free to contact me. I’m here to help!
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