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It’s the time of year when changes make themselves known, from the falling leaves to the crisp air to the sweaters bundled around your neighbours. It’s an invitation to explore the neighbourhood your school is in –– an opportunity to look closely, to listen, to ask questions.
I landed in Auckland, New Zealand with three other Calgary-based teaching artists to flags flying at half-mast and the news that the Māori King, Tūheitia had passed away. We weren’t sure what this meant, but we knew we were witnessing history.
During a Culture Days workshop this past September, students had the opportunity to work with visual artist, Paula Timm at Arts Commons to create a planet.
Students were led through a variety of prompts to get them thinking about space, stars, and planets. Each student picked a rice paper lantern and then used paint brushes, sponges, and watercolour paints to paint their lantern.
