Art Camp 504

In this dynamic Creative Writing and Illustration class, young minds embark on an exhilarating journey of exploration and invention. Craft your very own planet, complete with unique cultures, landscapes, histories and ethos. The class culminates in a session akin to a Model UN, where students proudly showcase their planets, exchange ideas, vote, laugh and dream together. Ms. Jane leads the students through engaging writing exercises and lively discussions, helping students bring their planets to life. Students learn how to give and receive constructive feedback, communicate their ideas effectively, and build oral presentation skills. We are an inclusive community for wildly creative kids, where ideas pop like popcorn and participants cultivate lasting friendships with peers who share their passions. Join us as we embark on an adventure where every idea is valued, every story is celebrated, and every dream becomes a reality.

MEET THE TEACHER:

JANE TALTON (she/her) is a Bywater resident and neighbor of the Tigermen Den. Her imagery is loved by many and reflects much of what it means to live in the Bywater: a place where tongue and cheek humor, theatrics, fine art, rich patterns and fanciful creatures fit right in to the parlors, parades, unexpected pairings and imaginations of those who live here. Jane graduated from the Maryland Institute, College of Art in 1999 with a degree in Illustration. Jane has worked in many creative niches including; caricature art, book illustration, mural painting, portraiture and she has been a featured artist on the Travel Channel and ABC. Her work has shown in several New Orleans galleries as well as the CAC and Jazz and Heritage Museum. Although still a dedicated painter, she has fallen in love with teaching as it has allowed her to share a passion for art with young artists. Check out Jane’s work!