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Art 1- A Semester Long Flex Class

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Ms. Tessa (She/Her)
Star Educator
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(279)
In this 15-week flex course, we will work on projects in painting/drawing, collage, clay, and printmaking.

Class experience

US Grade 7 - 10
Beginner - Intermediate Level
4 units//15 lessons//15 Weeks
Unit 1Painting/Drawing
4 lessons4 Weeks
Painting/Drawing
 Week 1
Lesson 1
Happy Accident Painting
Using watercolor and ink, we will explore different techniques and play with the idea of non-constructive painting with two different mediums. We will also discuss the work of artist David Dewey.
 Week 2
Lesson 2
Sunset Silhouettes
This lesson will use acrylic paint and black construction paper to create a multi-media art piece. Abstract shapes, lines, landscapes, or portraits can be used to create these silhouettes. We will also discuss the work of artists Kara Walker and Kumi Yamashita.
 Week 3
Lesson 3
Woven Lanscape 1 of 2
In this 2-week project, painting and woven paper will be used to create a unique piece. This will segue into our next unit, collage. In the first week, we will paint multiple pieces of paper using abstract, landscape, or portraits as our subjects. We will also discuss the works of artist David Samuel Stern.
 Week 4
Lesson 4
Woven Landscape 2 of 2
In the second week of our project, we will decide how we would like our projects to be put together; which painting will be the main focus, foreground vs background? We will then learn the technique of weaving those papers together.
Unit 2Collage
4 lessons4 Weeks
Collage
 Week 5
Lesson 5
Tissue Paper Paint Collage 1 of 2
In this project, we will be using tissue paper to create a "painting". The first week will be devoted to brainstorming and sketching out our ideas onto paper. It can be a landscape, portrait, or abstract. We will also discuss the work of artist Kris Grover
 Week 6
Lesson 6
Tissue Paper Paint 2 of 2
In the second week of this project, we will begin tearing the tissue paper and applying it to our sketches using glue water.
 Week 7
Lesson 7
Fabric Assemble Collage
Using fabric of all sorts (ex: old t-shirts, yarn, burlap, wool, old blankets, etc.) we will create a unique collage. This will be like no collage you have ever seen or made. We will also discuss the work of artists Leni Levenson Weiner and Barbara Shaw.
 Week 8
Lesson 8
Media Collage
This project is all about creating a media collage using things like, old magazines of all sorts (family, home, food, fashion, etc.). Labels from boxes, bottles, and cans (canned vegetable labels, chip bags, etc.). It can have a specific subject or be random. We will also be discussing the art of Kurt Schwitters and Eugenia Loli.
Unit 3Clay
4 lessons4 Weeks
Clay
 Week 9
Lesson 9
Coil Pots (Clay)
As we move into our clay unit, we will explore how to make coil and pinch pots. We will also talk about what clay is and its history. Our artist for this week is Pablo Picasso.
 Week 10
Lesson 10
Clay Figurines
This week, we are going to be working on our clay figurines and talking about artist Paul Smith.
 Week 11
Lesson 11
Clay Heads/Masks 1 of 2
For the next two weeks, we will be creating clay heads/masks. You can make one very detailed mask, or many smaller masks/heads- as in a series. We will also discuss the work of artist Johnson Tsang.
 Week 12
Lesson 12
Clay Heads/Masks 2 of 2
We will continue to make our clay masks/ heads.
Unit 4Printmaking
3 lessons3 Weeks
Printmaking
 Week 13
Lesson 13
Block Printing 1 of 2
Moving into our printmaking unit, we will learn about printmaking and create our block and print using specific tools. We will also discuss the work of artist Andrea Lauren.
 Week 14
Lesson 14
Block Printing 2 of 2
We will continue cutting into our blocks and creating prints.
 Week 15
Lesson 15
Mono printing
This project is all about creating a print using mono printing. We will try many different techniques and tools to create a unique print. We will also discuss the work of artist Karen Lederer.
Homework Offered
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
There are no grades for this class. There is, however, a Certificate of Completion that will be presented at the end of the semester. This is contingent on completing all of the assignments.
Week 1-4 Supplies: **Everything below can be found at Walmart or any hobby store including the india ink**
-Watercolors
-Acrylic Paint 
-India ink 
-Paint brushes
-Water and containers
-Watercolor paper
-Thick paper
-Shish kabob sticks
-Canvas board
-Black construction paper
-Scissors
-Smock
-Paper towel
-Newspaper for below projects

Week 5-8 Supplies:
- Tissue paper
-Magazines
-Heavy cardboard
-Burlap scraps
-Raw canvas scraps
-Other fabric scraps
-Yarn
 -Rope
-Scissors
-Glue
-Other found objects
-Thick paper

Week 9- 12 Supplies:
-Self hardening or potters sculpting clay (Amazon)
-Plastic bag to cover work-in-progress
-Water and containers
-Clay tools (popsicle sticks, toothpicks, fingers)
-Newspaper to form head
-Masking or packing tape
-An old hand towel
-An old bucket or two
-"Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Clay" handout

Week 13-15 Supplies:
-Softoleum a couple of pieces 
 -Linoleum cutter
 -Soft brayer or small paint roller or brush
-An old cookie tray
-Acrylic paint and ink
-Paper-  both large and small pieces
-Cardboard pieces 
-Spray bottle
-Paint brush
-Water
-Apron or smock
-protection for table

Here is a link to a basic printing kit with what you will need. You are also welcome to search for one yourself or use household items instead. 
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0899YKZKT?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details
We will be using the listed items below. Parental guidance at the guardian's discretion.
-Scissors
-Printmaking tools that may be slightly sharp
Star Educator
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(279)
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Hi there! My name is Tessa DeForge. I live in the beautiful state of Vermont with my husband, 2 silly dogs and 2 precocious cats. I graduated from Massachusetts College of Art and Design in 2011 and hold a bachelor's in Art Education. 
I am very... 
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