TANTALIZING TESSELLATIONS: EXPLORING THE WORK OF DYLAN THOMAS

Last updated on
Thursday, September 8th, 2022
Experience type: 
In-Person
Program Description

Thursdays | October 6, 2022-June 22, 2023

This program is offered in person and virtually.

Discover the interwoven worlds of math and art. Using tessellations as a foundation, each workshop explores the pattern making and mathematical elements of design work. Workshops examine the work of Dylan Thomas, a Coast Salish contemporary artist, and how he has connected math and geometry to his art practice.

Curriculum tie-ins: Art Education, Indigenous Art, Earth Science, Math, STEAM

 

Big Ideas
  • Effective collaboration relies on clear, respectful communication.
  • Everything we learn helps us to develop skills.
  • Effective collaboration relies on clear, respectful communication.
  • Everything we learn helps us to develop skills.
  • Exploring our strengths and abilities can help us identify our goals.
  • Designs grow out of natural curiosity.
  • Skills can be developed through play.
  • Designs grow out of natural curiosity.
  • Skills can be developed through play.
  • Designs can be improved with prototyping and testing.
  • Skills are developed through practice, effort, and action.
  • The choice of technology and tools depends on the task.
  • Designs can be improved with prototyping and testing.
  • Skills are developed through practice, effort, and action.
  • The choice of technology and tools depends on the task.
  • Complex tasks require the acquisition of additional skills.
  • Design can be responsive to identified needs.
  • Complex tasks require the acquisition of additional skills.
  • Design can be responsive to identified needs.
  • Objects and shapes have attributes that can be described, measured, and compared.
  • Standard units are used to describe, measure, and compare attributes of objects’ shapes.
  • Closed shapes have area and perimeter that can be described, measured, and compared.
  • Data from the results of an experiment can be used to predict the theoretical probability of an event and to compare and interpret.
  • Linear relations can be identified and represented using expressions with variables and line graphs and can be used to form generalizations.
  • COVID Precautions

    School programs at Burnaby Art Gallery have been reviewed, revamped, and rebuilt to consider safety parameters regarding the current pandemic. This includes: -enhancing supplies -individualizing art kits -distanced learning options

    Trip Details
    City: 
    For Grades: 
    2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
    Days Offered: 
    Duration: 
    90 minutes unless otherwise stated.
    Maximum Students: 
    Offered In French: 
    No
    Also Offered For: 
    Adult Groups, Daycamps, Guides, Homeschool, Other
    Packages Provided: 
    Both Pre-Visit and Post-Visit Packages, Pre-Visit Information Package
    Fee Details
    Fee Notes: 

    Zone A schools: Schools in Burnaby School District

    At School

    » Min. 2 workshops / $115 per class

    Online

    » $115 per class / no delivery fee

     

    Zone B schools: New West, Vancouver east of Main, Coquitlam, Port Moody 

    At School

    » Min. 3 workshops / $120 per class

    Online

    » $115 per class / $10 delivery fee of kits

     

    Zone C schools: Vancouver west of Main, North Vancouver, Richmond, Surrey, West Vancouver, Delta

    At School

    » Min. 3 workshops / $125 per class

    Online

    » $115 per class / $15 delivery fee of kits

    Additional Notes

    Technical Needs

    Minimum requirements:

    • Computer – laptop, desktop, smartphone or tablet 
    • Internet connection

    Quality experience: (in order of importance)

    • Webcam
    • Speakers
    • Microphone
    • Large monitor or projector 

    *Please note: The Burnaby School District has AV equipment available for schools in need. Please contact your district office.