Art Class - Foundations (Homeschool)
Join this fun weekly art class that encourages creative freedom, art experimentation, and exploration through drawing, painting, mixed media, printmaking, and other imaginative process art. Great for homeschool students!
Karmen Paterson, B.S. Ag & Environmental Science
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(659)
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Beginner - Intermediate Level
Art education encourages creative thinking that will lend itself to unique problem-solving skills later in life. Art Class Foundations is a weekly art class that builds a solid groundwork for creative thinking. Students will engage with their artwork while experimenting with a variety of different art materials and learning important art concepts and techniques. Each project begins with a guided creation, and students are given a lot of room to insert their own imaginative interpretations as we go along. I encourage students to make their artwork personal to them and I praise their artwork for all of their individuality. The last few minutes of class are spent sharing finished art or art-in-progress. Students are not required to share their work, but most enjoy doing so. Art concepts and techniques students will be exposed to: Drawing Color theory Foreground, middle ground, and background Layering and collage Printmaking & Resist Art elements (line, shape, form, etc.) Art principles (rhythm, balance, contrast, etc.) Making thoughtful and conscious artistic choices And free-expression art creation! I introduce students to different art tools and materials and encourage them to experiment. This experimentation gives students new and innovative ways of seeing art and gives them the chance to try unique techniques. *Some parental assistance required depending on the age and maturity of the student(s). All projects are designed to fit within the allotted class time, but depending on the attention to detail and interest of the student(s), some classes run over while others can run short. We rarely run over/short more than 10-15 minutes and always makeup in our average. January 1-31: Painting Week 1: Acrylic Paint Week 2: Acrylic Paint Week 3: Watercolor Paint Week 4: Tempera Paint February 1-29: Drawing Week 1: Oil Pastels Week 2: Oil Pastels & Marker Week 3: Colored Pencils Week 4: Chalk Pastels March 1-31: Mixed Media Week 1: Collage Week 2: Portrait Week 3: Molas Week 4: Cityscape April 1-30: Variety Week 1: Acrylic Paint Week 2: Mixed Media Week 3: Print Making Week 4: Print Making
Learning Goals
Learning Goals include exploration of a variety of art materials, tools, and techniques as well as experimentation and general appreciation for the creative art process.
Other Details
Supply List
**** SPRING 2024 Supply list**** January 8-12 Large Board Canvas (11x14) Acrylic Paint Paintbrushes Water Rag January 15-19 Large Board Canvas (11x14) Acrylic Paint Paintbrushes Water Rag January 22-26 Watercolor Paper (3 sheets) Watercolor Paint Paintbrushes Water Rag Liquid Glue (Elmer's is fine) January 29 - February 2 Large Mixed Media Paper Tempera Paint Sponges - 4 Q-tips Leaves - Variety of 4-5 Scissors Large flat dish (paper plates are great) February 5-19 Large Watercolor Paper White Oil Pastel Oil Pastels - purples, blues, and greens (variety) Watercolor Paint Paintbrushes Water Rag February 12-16 Large Mixed Media Paper 2 sheets Pencil & Eraser Oil Pastels Black fine-tip permanent marker (Sharpie) Scissors Glue February 19-23 Large Mixed Media Paper Pencil & Eraser Black fine-tip permanent marker (Sharpie) Colored Pencils February 26 - March 1 Large Mixed Media Paper - BLACK Chalk Pastels (Soft pastels) Pencil & Eraser March 4 - 18 Large Mixed Media Paper Acrylic Paint Paintbrushes Water Rag Black fine-tip permanent marker (Sharpie) Scissors Glue Colored Paper - black, white, blue, orange March 11 - 15 Large Mixed Media Paper Magazines w/ People Scissors Glue Black fine-tip permanent marker (Sharpie) Colored Pencils March 18 - 22 Large Mixed Media Paper - BLACK Large Mixed Media Paper - White Pencil & Eraser Black fine-tip permanent marker (Sharpie) Colorful Markers Several sheets of colored paper (3-5 sheets) (construction paper works fine) March 25 - 29 Large Mixed Media Paper Pencil & Eraser Black fine-tip permanent marker (Sharpie) Scissors Liquid Glue (Elmer's is fine) Assortment of craft supplies (mostly flat items) -fabric pieces, buttons, sequins, gems, tissue paper, paper scraps, ribbon, twine, foam shapes, etc. April 1 - 5 Large Canvas (11x14) Acrylic Paint Paintbrushes Water Rag April 8 - 12 Large Mixed Media Paper (2 sheets) Acrylic Paint Paintbrushes Water Rag Scissors Glue (hot glue works best, liquid glue) Small assorted items (Buttons, beans, seeds, corn kernels) April 15 - 19 Large Mixed Media Paper Large Flat Dish (paper plates work great) Black Tempera Paint Interlocking Blocks - rectangles, various sizes (Legos) Watercolor Paint Paintbrushes Water Rag April 22 - 26 Large Mixed Media Paper Watercolor Paint Paintbrushes Water Rag Foam Sheets or Plates (You can use thick cardboard, but foam works best) Scissors Large Flat Dish (Thicker than paper would be better) Scissors Black Tempera Paint Painter's Tape (Masking tape also works) Ballpoint pen and/or dull pencil
2 files available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined August, 2018
4.9
659reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Science from North Carolina State University
I absolutely LOVE art and learning about the artists that are talented enough to be famous. I went to art school in Atlanta and have spent endless hours teaching (and creating) art since.Reviews
Live Group Class
$18
weekly1x per week
55 min
Completed by 231 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
3-9 learners per class
