Art of Learning Tent

10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

For the fourth year in a row, the Art of Learning Tent was packed with hands-on activities related to art, science, travel, health and more.

• Pick your chalk color, then hammer and mix away, until you have created your own environmentally-friendly paint.
• See if you can identify certain bones and reconstruct a human skeleton. Discover more about biology by looking under a microscope and learning how antibiotics prevent the growth of bacteria.
• Find your inspiration in nature and then express your creativity through writing and drawing at the “Writing Green for Children” table.
• Go international, and explore the culture, history and geography of other countries. Plus, find out where John Tyler Community College’s international education program can take you.
• Design your own mask, and learn how your new creation can tell a story.
• Learn about restorative art techniques from our funeral services faculty members, and then test your skills with wax.
• Get your hands dirty, and plant a zinnia.
• See how fun recycling can be with the Human Services Club.
• Get a free blood pressure reading, learn about the importance of hand washing, and find out about germ identification with the College’s nursing faculty and students.
• Create your own sun visor at the “Renew, Reuse, be You!” table.
• Learn about critical life-saving techniques such as bandaging and CPR.
• See what kind of surprises the Virginia Museum of Fine Art has in store.

Be sure to also check out the Celebrate our Earth Tent, the activities in the Courtyard, the educational sessions, the art and craft vendors, and the Revive Community Challenge Silent Auction.