By participating in this workshop, students will achieve a deeper understanding and appreciation of Frida Kahlo’s art, as well as gain practical skills in creative expression. Specific learning goals include:

1.    Understanding Frida Kahlo's Influence:
        Learn about Frida Kahlo's life, her impact on art and culture, and how her personal experiences and Mexican heritage influenced her work.
        Recognize the importance of self-expression in art and how Kahlo used her art as a means of exploring her identity and experiences.

2.    Analyzing Symbolism and Themes in Kahlo’s Paintings:
        Gain the ability to identify and interpret the symbolism in Kahlo’s artwork, focusing on paintings such as "The Two Fridas," "Self-Portrait with Cropped Hair," "Me and My Parrots," and "The Frame."
        Understand how Kahlo expressed complex themes such as identity, independence, cultural heritage, and the human experience through her use of vibrant colors, symbolic imagery, and personal motifs.

3.    Exploring Artistic Techniques and Cultural Elements:
        Learn about the techniques Kahlo used in her paintings and how she incorporated elements of Mexican folk art into her work.
        Develop an appreciation for how artists can integrate cultural heritage and personal symbolism into their art to create unique and meaningful works.

4.    Developing Skills in Collage Making:
        Acquire the skills to create a personal collage that reflects individual experiences, emotions, and identity, inspired by Frida Kahlo’s style and themes.
        Learn how to use various materials and imagery to convey messages and express oneself creatively through collage art.

5.    Fostering Creative Expression and Reflection:
        Encourage self-reflection and personal expression through the creation of art, mirroring Kahlo’s practice of using art to explore and convey personal experiences and emotions.
        Promote an understanding of how art can be a powerful tool for self-expression and communication.

6.    Enhancing Artistic Appreciation and Critical Thinking:
        Develop the ability to critically analyze artworks, understanding the context, symbolism, and techniques used by artists.
        Foster an appreciation for the diversity of artistic expression and the role of art in reflecting and shaping cultural and personal identity.

Through these learning goals, students will not only gain insight into Frida Kahlo's life and art but will also enhance their own creative skills and capacity for self-expression, using art as a medium to explore and articulate their own identities and perspectives.

Homework Offered
Assessments Offered
Assessment will be in the form of students demosntrating their understading through their final collages, so this is seamlessly integrated into the course and will allow to check for understaing in a way that is accessible for students.
Grades Offered

This class supports students with ADHD, Dyslexia, and ASD through visual aids, structured yet flexible sessions, small group activities, and personalized feedback. We aim for an inclusive, engaging environment for all learners.