If one celebrates Christmas, there is something about the “Nutcracker Suite” by Tchaikovsky that brings on the magic of the holiday
year after year. Most will agree that it never gets old!
Students will create their own original Nutcracker design after we look at the various decoration on the hand-painted wooden nutcrackers, posters for the ballet, and tree ornaments. They will then follow step-by-step instructions for the basic lines using a pencil. A black outline if desired will follow those lines, before acrylic paint is added. Finally, the second class will be for finishing up and giving the wood a coat of modge- podge (acrylic clear medium) to give a semi-gloss and protect the wood.