We all had favorite picture books as a child, and if we are asked about it, we would probably share the story that it contained. However, if you close our eyes, you can probably picture an illustration from that book that brings the story to life for you. Was it the cartoon-like characters, the intricate borders, or perhaps the collage creations that captivated you? Perhaps it was the life-like paintings or the photographs that stuck with you. So often, we overlook the art of illustrations, yet it is what draws us to a book. In this class, we will be looking a bit more closely at how art is used in children’s literature and why it should be considered. In Discovering Art Through Children’s Literature, we will explore the variety of techniques employed by illustrators, discover other famous works that utilize those techniques and create with those same techniques. Using a fun, hands-on approach, we will consider and create art from a fun, exciting and thoughtful realm that will improve your artistic skills, challenge your imagination, and help you see art in a whole new light. A wonderful class for artists and non-artists alike! Because of the interactive nature of this class, microphone capabilities and a webcam are required.