Twenty-five students got the opportunity to participate in Art Day at the University of Kansas (KU) to work with professors for a better understanding of visual arts on April 8 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The field trip was by invitation, determined by this school’s art teachers, because the number of students for each workshop was limited.

Students got to participate in workshops where they experienced hands-on activities such as oil painting with palette knives and printmaking.

In the oil painting workshop, students painted a self-portrait with only a palette knife and a mirror to guide them.

Students only had time for participating in two workshops during the field trip.

Kahill Perkins, junior, attended workshops about oil painting and laser cuts.

“I learned how to make oil paints without turpentine from a professor there,” Perkins said.

Nathan Brown, junior, also learned how to oil paint as well and how to make gifs in Photoshop.

Lunch was provided by the university, which consisted of a variety of sandwiches. During this time the directors and graduate students presented a slideshow on the art program at KU.

“It was very fun. I enjoyed myself and learned lots,” Brown said.

Perkins found it fun as well and is hoping to participate in KU Art Day next year.