Once upon a time, in the sun-soaked state of Louisiana, better known as LA, where the sun blinks lazily at the alligators lazing around in the bayous, a group of kids, as lively as a pot of gumbo, were making their mark. Now, these weren't your average, everyday children. Oh no! These were the Doodle Masters of the Bayou State! The Doodle Masters whirled their sketch pads out of their backpacks faster than a crawfish scooting backwards, ready to sketch anything and everything from the mossy oak trees to the jazz musicians in the bustling French Quarter. Armed with pencils, markers, and crayons of every color imaginable, they captured the essence of LA in the most whimsical ways. Hootin’ Henry, the leader of the pack, was as eccentric as they come. A double denim-wearing, harmonica-playing whizz kid with a shock of red hair, Henry could sketch a spicy po’boy sandwich so realistic, you’d swear you could smell the Cajun spices. Chuckles Charlie was the jester of the group. His sketches of swamp creatures wearing sunglasses and playing banjos would make even the grumpiest gator giggle. Twirling Tilly, with her polka-dot overalls and braided pigtails, loved to sketch the Mardi Gras parades. Her drawings of the brightly colored costumes, masks, and beads brought the lively carnival right onto the page. Together, the Doodle Masters of LA added a rich, vibrant, and humorous flavor to the already lively spirit of the Pelican State, proving that not everything in Louisiana has to be as serious as a pot of simmering gumbo. Life is a sketch pad, they say, and all you need is a dash of creativity, a sprinkle of humor, and a big, hearty laugh to create a masterpiece.
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Bring out your child’s inner artist with our year-round creative art workshops! Our unique program offers fun and engaging art classes for kids and teens in New Orleans and all over the world. During the summer, our camp schedule includes morning and afternoon classes, as well as exciting walking trips to Markey Park and Clouet Gardens. We also swim twice a week at Stalling Pool. With a small class size of 24 students, and a 1/6 student/teacher ratio, your child will benefit from individualized attention and instruction. All materials, field trips, and transportation are included in the tuition, as well as Friday Pizza Parties! At the end of each session, students will have the opportunity to showcase their work in a final presentation to family and friends. With our creative art workshops, your child will gain confidence and a sense of accomplishment, and have lots of fun, too!