Inuit Printmaking (In-School) - Arts and Heritage St. Albert

Inuit Printmaking (In-School)

Grade(s): 1 and 2

Location: In School

Duration: 1.5 Hours

Teacher Provides: Water, paper towel and desk covering

Volunteers: 4–6 recommended

Booking Requirements: School must book two programs on one day with a lunch break in-between. If booking three programs in a day, school must provide a room that classes can rotate through for the full day. Please note that if requirements cannot be met, in-school programs may not be possible for your school.

Inuit printmaking began with the people of Nunavut, then known as Kinngait, about 55 years ago. Walrus tusks or rocks were carved and then inked and printed onto paper. Students use scratch-foam to create prints inspired by Inuit images. 


 

Curriculum

    • Art
    • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving 
    • (1-Social) First Nations, Métis, Inuit and Francophone communities 
    • (1-Social) Respecting diverse cultures 
    • (1-Art) Explore form and function and develop decorative styles 
    • (2- Social) Canada’s Indigenous communities 
    • (2-Art) Communicate with visual symbols using a variety of media and techniques 


    Student Outcomes

    • Create a message in artworks through the use of patterns, signs, and symbols
    • Learn about symbolism, beliefs and culture
    • Explore how texture can be used to create a visual effect
    • Create art for enjoyment



    Suggested Pairings

    • The Inuit – Musée Héritage Museum

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