Kandinsky’s: Color and Musical Abstract Composition

Abstract Expressions: Visualizing Music with Colors & Lines
Book Program: Discovering Kandinsky’s World Through "The Noisy Paint Box"
🎨 Create. Express. Heal. 🎨

Program Length: 60 minutes

Audience: Schools, Museums, Community Centers, Wellness Programs, and Art Therapy Groups

Cost per classroom: $425 (includes all materials)

Travel Fee: An additional fee applies for locations beyond a 30-mile radius.

Program Can Serve: 25 participants

Program Overview
Abstract Expressions: Visualizing Music with Colors & Lines is an immersive book program that invites participants to explore abstract art through The Noisy Paint Box by Barb Rosenstock. Integrating Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and Healing-Centered Learning, the program emphasizes creative expression as a pathway to emotional well-being. Participants will explore how colors, organic shapes, and lines can capture the rhythm and emotion of music while telling personal stories through visual art.

Program Objectives
Participants will:

• Engage in a Hands-on Abstract Art Activity: Create a unique artwork using heavyweight paper, watercolor palettes, paintbrushes, cups, and string, while incorporating organic shapes that evoke natural forms and personal expression.

• Explore Expressive Qualities of Line and Color: Experiment with primary colors and varied lines to translate inner feelings into a dynamic visual narrative.

• Tell Stories Through Art: Use color choices and organic shapes as a means to convey personal emotions and experiences, crafting a visual storytelling approach that reflects their inner musical landscapes.

• Discover Kandinsky’s Legacy: Learn about the history, culture, and innovative techniques of Wassily Kandinsky, understanding how his work redefined modern abstract expression.

• Integrate SEL Practices:

  • Practice mindful grounding exercises to cultivate self-awareness and emotional balance.

  • Engage in reflective journaling and group discussions that encourage the sharing of personal stories and validate individual experiences.

• Apply Healing-Centered Learning:

  • Foster a safe, supportive space where vulnerabilities are embraced and strengths are celebrated.

  • Empower participants to view art as a therapeutic tool for managing stress and enhancing overall well-being.

Logistics & Materials

• Materials Provided by Arts Provider:

  • Heavyweight paper

  • Construction paper

  • Watercolor palettes

  • Paintbrushes

  • Cups

  • String

  • Visual aids

  • The Noisy Paint Box by Barb Rosenstock

• Materials Provided by School:

  • Pencils

• Space/Set-Up Requirements:

  • A table or work surface for preparing and organizing materials

  • A quiet area conducive to mindful reflection and group sharing

Booking & Contact Information
To schedule a session or inquire about further details, please contact:
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Bonus Available
A downloadable worksheet will be provided, featuring mindfulness prompts, reflective journaling exercises, and creative activities that integrate abstract art with SEL and healing-centered learning, ensuring participants can continue their journey of creative storytelling and emotional growth beyond the session.