Abstract Painting for Children: Ages 6-10
What's included
1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade 1 - 4
This ongoing class meets weekly to explore abstract painting. Children will be introduced to the painting genre: abstract expressionism- which explores visual interpretation, expression and emotion through color, brush-strokes, lines and shapes, and mixed medium techniques. No prior painting or drawing experience needed-- children will have fun in this course experimenting with paint, medium and personal expression and style. Each week, we will explore a new technique sometimes using paintbrushes and/or our hands while experimenting with painting medium- such as : adding salt, sands, oils, water, and sometimes ink to our paints. Children will work on a variety of surfaces, such as: canvas, canvas board, paper, wood, cardboard and found materials. We will broadly examine a few famous abstract artists that are known in this genre of painting: abstract expressionism. Here are the weekly lesson and materials needed. ** For All Sessions, please protect your working surface and floor with a tarp, cover yourself with an apron and have plenty of hand wipes or paper towels ready Class # 1- Sept. 16--Intro to Abstract Painting, Shape & Line Materials: Pre-made, Pre-stretched Canvas ( any size), acrylic paint, liquid soap, paintbrushes, paper plate to mix colors, water cup(s) to clean brushes in between colors, pen to put name on back with date Class # 2- Sept. 23-- Painting on Fabric with Mixed Medium I Materials: Neutral Color of Cloth (canvas, heavy cotton, other fabric etc..etc.…any size), acrylic paint, liquid soap, salt, masking tape (any color or a combination of colors), paintbrushes, paper plate to mix colors, water cup(s) to clean brushes in between colors, pen to put name on back with date Class # 3- Sept. 30--Abstract Painting on Paper Materials: Water-Color Paper (or another type of heavy artisan paper), acrylic paint, liquid soap, oil pastels, paintbrushes, paper plate to mix colors, cups of water to clean brushes in between colors, pen to put name on back with date Class #4- Oct. 7-- Abstract Painting on Cardboard Materials: Heavy duty cardboard square, oil pastels, markers, white glue, bits of paper (different sizes, different colors), little bits of fabric, acrylic paint, paintbrushes, paper plate to mix colors, water cups to clean brushes in between colors, pen to put name on back with date Class # 5- Oct. 14--Abstract Painting on Canvas: 1 color Materials: Pre-made, Pre-stretched Canvas ( any size), OR Paper, acrylic paint, liquid soap, paintbrushes, paper plate to mix colors, water cup(s) to clean brushes in between colors, pen to put name on back with date Class # 6- Oct. 21--Abstract Painting on Wood Materials: Wood piece or/Wood Panel board (any kind/ any size** any art store resource below will have it, or you can find your own at a hardware store), masking tape (different sizes/colors your choice), acrylic paint, markers, paintbrushes, paper plate to mix colors, water cups to clean brushes in between colors, pen to put name on back with date Class # 7-Oct. 28-- Abstract Painting on Found Material Materials: Found Material Surface to Paint on- any size- (*suggestion: metal, plastic, wood, paper, cardboard, fabric), acrylic paint, liquid soap, flour, salt, spoons to get out flour & salt, paintbrushes, paper plate to mix colors, water cup(s) to clean brushes in between colors, pen to put name on back with date Class # 8- Nov. 4--Abstract Painting on Canvas -2 color Materials: Pre-made, Pre-stretched Canvas (any size), acrylic paint, liquid soap, paintbrushes, paper plate to mix colors, water cup(s) to clean brushes in between colors, pen to put name on back with date
Learning Goals
Children will have gained a broad understanding of the art genre: abstract expressionism while also achieving a variety of experiences creating art works, experimenting with different painting techniques and mediums.
Other Details
Supply List
A resource list is included below with websites of stores and places to assist you with gathering needed supplies & materials RESOURCES LIST https://www.target.com- supplies in general https://www.dickblick.com - art supplies https://www.save-on-crafts.com/collections/naturals-florals- floral/natural materials supplies https://www.discountschoolsupply.com- supplies in general https://www.lakeshorelearning.com- supplies in general https://factorydirectcraft.com - floral supplies/natural material supplies https://www.michaels.com- art & craft supplies https://www.joann.com- art & craft/ fabric supplies https://www.etsy.com- art supplies/ natural materials supplies https://www.jerrysartarama.com- art supplies
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
California Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
California Teaching Certificate
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from California State University Los Angeles
Bachelor's Degree in Science from California State University Los Angeles
My name is Sylvette Frazier, I am an Arts & Nature Pedagogist, Teaching Artist specializing in Early Childhood Education, utilizing the expressive arts and nature as a tool for expression and discovery in learning. Are you new to Outschool? Use my $20 discount code on any class: https://outschool.com/parents/b4acdaa2-6143-4d4d-9724-acf6ac028bda/66b8fc33-f152-4cc4-99c5-3ffa3208f581?signup=false&usid=6StFDfPG&utm_campaign=share_invite_link
I have a Master Degree in Early Childhood/Primary Education and a Bachelor Degree in Child Development, active in the field for several decades. I am also a National Geographic Certified Educator, and certified to teach the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (IB PYP). Also, I am TESOL certified, teaching English as a Second Language. I am the Founder of Connecting Children to Art in Nature; educational business that offer children and families services to connect to nature in artful and eco-friendly formats and perspectives. I create educational design and curriculum for youth and families for botanical gardens, children's schools, private and public settings, nature centers, as well as lecture in universities and colleges presenting professional development workshops for educators. My class offerings on Outschool are inspired by various pedagogies such as the Reggio-Emilia and Waldorf practices and place-based, best practices in environmental education. I offer traditional art studio courses, art appreciation, art & nature-based classes & programs, and environmental education.
Please let me know if you would like a different time/day for any class offered that might suit your schedule better! I am happy to try to make it work to support learners all around the globe. It is my aim to create classes and workshops that are meaningful for each person and that makes a positive imprint on their lives. Currently, I am based in Los Angeles, and love to travel, teach and learn and collaborate with others from all around the globe.
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Live Group Class
$22
weekly1x per week
40 min
Completed by 19 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-10
2-8 learners per class