Please note - These are past offerings, a taste of what we offer.
2023 coming soon!
Past Course offerings
ELEMENTARY ARTS SPARK!
(rising 3rd & 4th grades)
Theatre
Improv |
Play is an integral part of theatre. Students will explore play through improvisation to help build a love of theatre, have fun, and in the process, build their stage and life confidence. The ultimate goal is to tap into their imagination and help them grow within an ensemble setting.
Designing and Exploring with Marionettes |
In this multi-dimensional class, students will not only design and build marionette puppets, but they will also explore the depth of human emotions and how to effectively depict that for the stage. Students will learn to enhance their own acting ability by emoting through an inanimate object and in that sense, bring their puppet to life.
Devised Theatre|
Express yourself and your ideas with theatrics! Create your own character, develop your storytelling strategies, and explore your imagination while working together to produce an original piece of theatre.
Play is an integral part of theatre. Students will explore play through improvisation to help build a love of theatre, have fun, and in the process, build their stage and life confidence. The ultimate goal is to tap into their imagination and help them grow within an ensemble setting.
Designing and Exploring with Marionettes |
In this multi-dimensional class, students will not only design and build marionette puppets, but they will also explore the depth of human emotions and how to effectively depict that for the stage. Students will learn to enhance their own acting ability by emoting through an inanimate object and in that sense, bring their puppet to life.
Devised Theatre|
Express yourself and your ideas with theatrics! Create your own character, develop your storytelling strategies, and explore your imagination while working together to produce an original piece of theatre.
Music
New Orleans Guitar|
New Orleans has a unique musical tradition. The guitar is key to making the sounds that the city loves. In this class, students will explore the guitar and learn to play chords that are essential in creating this fantastic music.
New Orleans Drums|
New Orleans has a unique drumming tradition. The local sound is a combination of the many cultures that have combined to make New Orleans the wonderful place it is! In this class, students will explore these rhythms passed down through time which combined to create the wonderful beats present in this great city.
Let’s Sing!|
Singing together can be so much fun! In this class we will explore the lighter side of vocal music. We will be singing traditional New Orleans songs, campfire songs, singing games, silly and fun songs, all while working to become better singers both individually and as a group.
Strings! |
In this class we will be exploring new and exciting ways of playing string instruments together. Using games, composition activities, and music technology we will work together to produce a short concert we will perform at the end of the session. This is a great opportunity to try out an instrument you haven’t played before, or enhance the skills you already have on your favorite string instrument! The violin, viola, cello, and bass will all be offered in this class, and students will receive a recording of their final performance.
Digital Music Production |
Have you ever wanted to produce your own music? Now is your chance! This class is all about using DAW software to record, produce and edit all types of music. Including, but not limited to rock and roll, hip-hop, and electronic dance music. The final product will be an original recorded composition. Students who wish to sing or record themselves playing an instrument are strongly encouraged to join us.
New Orleans has a unique musical tradition. The guitar is key to making the sounds that the city loves. In this class, students will explore the guitar and learn to play chords that are essential in creating this fantastic music.
New Orleans Drums|
New Orleans has a unique drumming tradition. The local sound is a combination of the many cultures that have combined to make New Orleans the wonderful place it is! In this class, students will explore these rhythms passed down through time which combined to create the wonderful beats present in this great city.
Let’s Sing!|
Singing together can be so much fun! In this class we will explore the lighter side of vocal music. We will be singing traditional New Orleans songs, campfire songs, singing games, silly and fun songs, all while working to become better singers both individually and as a group.
Strings! |
In this class we will be exploring new and exciting ways of playing string instruments together. Using games, composition activities, and music technology we will work together to produce a short concert we will perform at the end of the session. This is a great opportunity to try out an instrument you haven’t played before, or enhance the skills you already have on your favorite string instrument! The violin, viola, cello, and bass will all be offered in this class, and students will receive a recording of their final performance.
Digital Music Production |
Have you ever wanted to produce your own music? Now is your chance! This class is all about using DAW software to record, produce and edit all types of music. Including, but not limited to rock and roll, hip-hop, and electronic dance music. The final product will be an original recorded composition. Students who wish to sing or record themselves playing an instrument are strongly encouraged to join us.
Visual Art
Let's Sculpt |
Campers will explore and build using a variety of materials such as toothpicks & food, cardboard, clay, straws, cardboard, wire, paper, paper mache, craft sticks, rocks, and even ice!
Mask Making Workshop |
Living in New Orleans, we are familiar with many fantastic types of masks! Artistically, masks are among the most remarkable objects created by traditional civilizations. In this class, we will explore this remarkable art form. What kinds of mask are there? Why do people make masks? How do masks make us feel? How do masks differ between different cultures. We will also construct different styles of masks. Ultimately they will use the learned techniques to construct a paper mache’ mask.
Wonders of Our Wetlands |
Art meets Science -- Campers will explore our native wetlands here in Louisiana through scientific techniques and an artistic lens. Activities will include science, art, poetry and theatre. Who was Walter Anderson? How do you measure and track water quality? How to represent the fragile world around you and spur action to help preserve it?
Explorations in Watercolor
Do you love to paint? There is so much more to using watercolor than you can imagine! Let's learn about various techniques! Did you know that you can paint on wet paper as well as dry paper? And, you can use salt and bleach to create special effects! Come explore all of the exciting ways to paint with this very familiar media.
Campers will explore and build using a variety of materials such as toothpicks & food, cardboard, clay, straws, cardboard, wire, paper, paper mache, craft sticks, rocks, and even ice!
Mask Making Workshop |
Living in New Orleans, we are familiar with many fantastic types of masks! Artistically, masks are among the most remarkable objects created by traditional civilizations. In this class, we will explore this remarkable art form. What kinds of mask are there? Why do people make masks? How do masks make us feel? How do masks differ between different cultures. We will also construct different styles of masks. Ultimately they will use the learned techniques to construct a paper mache’ mask.
Wonders of Our Wetlands |
Art meets Science -- Campers will explore our native wetlands here in Louisiana through scientific techniques and an artistic lens. Activities will include science, art, poetry and theatre. Who was Walter Anderson? How do you measure and track water quality? How to represent the fragile world around you and spur action to help preserve it?
Explorations in Watercolor
Do you love to paint? There is so much more to using watercolor than you can imagine! Let's learn about various techniques! Did you know that you can paint on wet paper as well as dry paper? And, you can use salt and bleach to create special effects! Come explore all of the exciting ways to paint with this very familiar media.
Media Arts
Introduction to Digital Photography |
Have you ever wanted to combine and transform different photographs into something new? This class will provide a basic introduction to Adobe Photoshop while learning digital manipulation and photographic concepts like composition and lighting. Students will walk away with creative pieces of artwork that go beyond the results of traditional photography.
Stop Motion Claymation |
Students will write their own screenplay then create their own characters in order to develop their own claymation movie.
Game Design |
Sorry, Clue, Monopoly, Risk, Candy Land and Pictionary are just some of the country's most popular games! Now it's time to create your own! After playing multiple games, this class will learn and discuss the strategy that makes them great. Then, it's time to apply some of the ideas to design a game of your own.
Introduction to Photography |
How does a camera work? How can I take the best picture possible? These are questions that photographers ask. In this class students will have the opportunity to learn about different types of photography while shooting and printing images with professional software like Adobe Lightroom. Students will walk away from the class with beautiful photographs in addition to an understanding of composition and camera basics.
Music Video Production |
Music videos combine fantastic cinematography with song, dance, and storytelling. Have a favorite song you’d like to create a video for? This is the class for you. Learn to use high quality video equipment and professional editing software to create dynamic music videos.
Digital Music Production |
Have you ever wanted to produce your own music? Now is your chance! This class is all about using DAW software to record, produce and edit all types of music. Including, but not limited to rock and roll, hip-hop, and electronic dance music. The final product will be an original recorded composition. Students who wish to sing or record themselves playing an instrument are strongly encouraged to join us.
Silent Film |
We aren't Charlie Chaplin or Rudolf Valentino. . . but who will be the silent film star of Lusher's Arts & Innovation? Students will explore what makes this genre of historic film so entertaining then, using techniques learned, create their own silent film.
Have you ever wanted to combine and transform different photographs into something new? This class will provide a basic introduction to Adobe Photoshop while learning digital manipulation and photographic concepts like composition and lighting. Students will walk away with creative pieces of artwork that go beyond the results of traditional photography.
Stop Motion Claymation |
Students will write their own screenplay then create their own characters in order to develop their own claymation movie.
Game Design |
Sorry, Clue, Monopoly, Risk, Candy Land and Pictionary are just some of the country's most popular games! Now it's time to create your own! After playing multiple games, this class will learn and discuss the strategy that makes them great. Then, it's time to apply some of the ideas to design a game of your own.
Introduction to Photography |
How does a camera work? How can I take the best picture possible? These are questions that photographers ask. In this class students will have the opportunity to learn about different types of photography while shooting and printing images with professional software like Adobe Lightroom. Students will walk away from the class with beautiful photographs in addition to an understanding of composition and camera basics.
Music Video Production |
Music videos combine fantastic cinematography with song, dance, and storytelling. Have a favorite song you’d like to create a video for? This is the class for you. Learn to use high quality video equipment and professional editing software to create dynamic music videos.
Digital Music Production |
Have you ever wanted to produce your own music? Now is your chance! This class is all about using DAW software to record, produce and edit all types of music. Including, but not limited to rock and roll, hip-hop, and electronic dance music. The final product will be an original recorded composition. Students who wish to sing or record themselves playing an instrument are strongly encouraged to join us.
Silent Film |
We aren't Charlie Chaplin or Rudolf Valentino. . . but who will be the silent film star of Lusher's Arts & Innovation? Students will explore what makes this genre of historic film so entertaining then, using techniques learned, create their own silent film.
Dance & Movement
Dance! |
Do you like to move? Do you like to use your imagination? Do you like to create? Let's explore the world of Dance! In this class, we will work independently and in groups using various choreographic and improvisational elements to explore a wide array of dance styles.
Karate |
Martial Arts provide the practitioner with physical education, while at the same time they focus on body mechanics that translate into self-defense. Embedded within the disciplines, are valuable lessons on body movement and performance, which can crossover into other arts. Karate is a Japanese martial art, which originated on the island of Okinawa. It developed further on mainland Japan, and was popularly disseminated to the rest of the world in the later half of the 20th century. It specializes in punches, kicks, blocks, and footwork. Karate is not only a physical, but also a mental discipline. The practitioners will learn how to concentrate physically and mentally. We also educate the students in martial arts philosophy, which stresses the importance of respecting others, centering one’s mind, and refraining from violent behavior. You can find out more about the New Orleans Shotokan Academy at NOSAkarate.com
Do you like to move? Do you like to use your imagination? Do you like to create? Let's explore the world of Dance! In this class, we will work independently and in groups using various choreographic and improvisational elements to explore a wide array of dance styles.
Karate |
Martial Arts provide the practitioner with physical education, while at the same time they focus on body mechanics that translate into self-defense. Embedded within the disciplines, are valuable lessons on body movement and performance, which can crossover into other arts. Karate is a Japanese martial art, which originated on the island of Okinawa. It developed further on mainland Japan, and was popularly disseminated to the rest of the world in the later half of the 20th century. It specializes in punches, kicks, blocks, and footwork. Karate is not only a physical, but also a mental discipline. The practitioners will learn how to concentrate physically and mentally. We also educate the students in martial arts philosophy, which stresses the importance of respecting others, centering one’s mind, and refraining from violent behavior. You can find out more about the New Orleans Shotokan Academy at NOSAkarate.com
Science & Innovation
Brown Bag Challenge |
What is the Brown Bag Challenge? Each day, every child will be given a bag of supplies and a challenge to create something with their supplies. It could be a toy. It could be a tool. It could be an instrument. It could be an independent project. It could be a team creation. Who knows!
Invasive Species |
Working collaboratively and using innovative design strategies, students will create their own imaginative destructive creature that could potentially survive in New Orleans. Then, they will develop strategies and traps to eliminate each one in order to save their city!
Recycled, Reused and Renewed |
You know what they say... One man's trash is another man's treasure! Can you create something new and necessary from recycled material? In this class, students will use recycled materials and the Design Thinking strategies to find new a new, lasting and useful life for disposed of materials.
Robotics |
Like building and designing things? Like challenges and technology? This class is a great introduction to robotics and an opportunity to build and explore with easy-to-use robotics materials.
Endangered and Adored |
Are you an animal lover? In this class we will research about endangered and threatened species, especially those that live near or in Louisiana. We will explore what we can do to help keep animals from extinction and how to get the word out to others.
Wonders of Our Wetlands |
Art meets Science -- Campers will explore our native wetlands here in Louisiana through scientific techniques and an artistic lens. Activities will include science, art, poetry and theatre. Who was Walter Anderson? How do you measure and track water quality? How to represent the fragile world around you and spur action to help preserve it?
Creative Coding! |
Explore beginning coding and use the computer to create art! Students in this class will work with simple programming to learn new ways to create using technology.
Already have some programming experience? Great! Take your skills to the next level to create something amazing!
What is the Brown Bag Challenge? Each day, every child will be given a bag of supplies and a challenge to create something with their supplies. It could be a toy. It could be a tool. It could be an instrument. It could be an independent project. It could be a team creation. Who knows!
Invasive Species |
Working collaboratively and using innovative design strategies, students will create their own imaginative destructive creature that could potentially survive in New Orleans. Then, they will develop strategies and traps to eliminate each one in order to save their city!
Recycled, Reused and Renewed |
You know what they say... One man's trash is another man's treasure! Can you create something new and necessary from recycled material? In this class, students will use recycled materials and the Design Thinking strategies to find new a new, lasting and useful life for disposed of materials.
Robotics |
Like building and designing things? Like challenges and technology? This class is a great introduction to robotics and an opportunity to build and explore with easy-to-use robotics materials.
Endangered and Adored |
Are you an animal lover? In this class we will research about endangered and threatened species, especially those that live near or in Louisiana. We will explore what we can do to help keep animals from extinction and how to get the word out to others.
Wonders of Our Wetlands |
Art meets Science -- Campers will explore our native wetlands here in Louisiana through scientific techniques and an artistic lens. Activities will include science, art, poetry and theatre. Who was Walter Anderson? How do you measure and track water quality? How to represent the fragile world around you and spur action to help preserve it?
Creative Coding! |
Explore beginning coding and use the computer to create art! Students in this class will work with simple programming to learn new ways to create using technology.
Already have some programming experience? Great! Take your skills to the next level to create something amazing!
Culture & Art
YarnWorks! |
Are you looking for a way to relax after school while also giving back to the community? YarnWorks! is better than a fidget spinner and less mind-numbing than video games (or your new found dexterity might improve your video game score). Students will learn various needle work skills - crochet, cross stitch, macrame - to make a variety of products like keychains, hats, blankets, hot drink koozies, etc. One final product- baby throw or hat - will be donated to a charitable organization for babies and small children that serves our community, which will allow to see their yarn creations at work!
Arts Of Japan |
Have you ever wanted to write with a calligraphy pen? Or make fold a dollar bill into a t-shirt? Explore the works of historic and contemporary Japanese artists and art forms (Hiroshige, Hokusai, Kusama, and more) as we create and design our own Japanese-inspired paintings, block prints, origami and calligraphy.
Tea and Tales |
Tea party meets book club at the Tea and Tales class. We will choose a book to read (that suits everyone’s interest and ability) and sip tea while discussing and reading. Book-based projects will be designed and explored as well.
Herbology Bookmaking |
Do you like the outdoors? Do you like to write? Join us to design and build your own journal from cover to cover. Then go on daily nature walks to collect plant samples to create an herbarium! Learn a variety of poetry forms related to nature in order to write creative literature/journal entries inspired by their experiences in nature. It’s all very Transcendental!
Are you looking for a way to relax after school while also giving back to the community? YarnWorks! is better than a fidget spinner and less mind-numbing than video games (or your new found dexterity might improve your video game score). Students will learn various needle work skills - crochet, cross stitch, macrame - to make a variety of products like keychains, hats, blankets, hot drink koozies, etc. One final product- baby throw or hat - will be donated to a charitable organization for babies and small children that serves our community, which will allow to see their yarn creations at work!
Arts Of Japan |
Have you ever wanted to write with a calligraphy pen? Or make fold a dollar bill into a t-shirt? Explore the works of historic and contemporary Japanese artists and art forms (Hiroshige, Hokusai, Kusama, and more) as we create and design our own Japanese-inspired paintings, block prints, origami and calligraphy.
Tea and Tales |
Tea party meets book club at the Tea and Tales class. We will choose a book to read (that suits everyone’s interest and ability) and sip tea while discussing and reading. Book-based projects will be designed and explored as well.
Herbology Bookmaking |
Do you like the outdoors? Do you like to write? Join us to design and build your own journal from cover to cover. Then go on daily nature walks to collect plant samples to create an herbarium! Learn a variety of poetry forms related to nature in order to write creative literature/journal entries inspired by their experiences in nature. It’s all very Transcendental!
