Students from the Strasburg School District

It was a great pleasure to host students from the Strasburg School District. The students ranged from 2nd grade to 8th  grade, and despite the variation in ages, they got along with each other so nicely. Strasburg is located about 40 miles east of Denver.

 Lumonics Field Trip Recap The field trip consisted of the following activities:

1. 1. “The Art of Seeing” Video: A showcase of many Lumonics art works, intended to help focus attendees’ eyes on how to observe art while listening to relaxing music.

   2. Documentary Screening: A brief documentary of Lumonics and its 55-year history, including interviews with the late founders, Dorothy and Mel Tanner.

   3. Studio & Gallery Tour: A guided walk through the studio, gallery, and light art school.

   4. Sensory Immersion: A light and sound immersion designed to activate the senses.

   5. Behind-the-Scenes Experience: Groups of five students at a time “went behind the curtain” for a brief session on how the immersion is presented.

   6. Question and Answer Session: A wrap-up meeting with the students. It was a very inquisitive group and they asked thoughtful questions including how the art is constructed, if the art works have names, and if our electricity bill is high! (we use LED lighting)

The teachers have already received a curriculum guide for a follow-up classroom activity.

 We welcome educators to bring their students. Here is a link to our field trip webpage. 

Lumonics is a community partner with the Denver Public Schools Foundation.

Here are a few photos:

     

view of the performance space during the light and sound immersion: