Training Dates:
Tuesday February 3, 2026 / 7:00-9:00pm / Harbor Heights Elementary School
(Harbor Heights / Voyager / Artondale / Private)
Wednesday February 4, 2026 / 7:00-9:00pm / Minter Creek Elementary School
(Minter Creek / Vaughn / Evergreen)
Thursday February 5, 2026 / 7:00-9:00pm / Swift Water Elementary School
(Swift Water / Purdy / Pioneer / Discovery)

In this fun and eye-catching project, students will learn about the amazing artist Yayoi Kusama, who is famous for using dots, bold contrasting colors, and patterns to fill her artwork with emotion, energy, and imagination. Inspired by her love of flowers, pumpkins, loops and especially polka dots, students will create their own unique "dot masterpieces." They'll also explore how using lots of small dots (like in pointillism) can help create a sense of space, movement, and even infinity!

Learning Goals:

   
• Learn about the life and work of Yayoi Kusama    
• Explore how repeating patterns and dots can create motion and emotion in art    
• Use bold contrasting colors and polka dots to make eye-catching and creative designs    
• Discovery how dots can be used in different styles, including Kusama's art and pointillism    
• Meet and learn about local artist Ashley Aston and her creative process