Art Master's Class / Degas and Drawing Ballerinas

In this multi-day course, students will learn about Degas by reading Degas and the Little Dancer. After the short story, students will practice drawing ballerinas.

Michelle

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45 minutes

per class

Once per week

over 2 weeks

6-11

year olds

1-6

learners per class

per learner - per class

How does a “Multi-Day” course work?

Meets multiple times at scheduled times

Live video chats, recorded and monitored for safety and quality

Discussions via classroom forum and private messages with the teacher

Great for engaging projects and interacting with diverse classmates from other states and countries

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Description

Class Experience

In this multi-day course, Students will be inspired to create their own ballerina masterpieces!  Students will listen to the short story, Degas and the Little Dancer, by Laurence Anholt. Students will meet Marie, who dreams about becoming the most famous ballerina in the world and Edgar Degas, who is well-known for his paintings of dancers and horses. We will see how Degas helps Marie's dream come true! After being inspired by the short story and viewing some of Degas artwork, students will...

Students will study the styles and techniques of one of the world's greatest artist, Edgar Degas. Students will then create their own masterpieces after learning a little bit more about Degas and some of his most well - known pieces.

Students will meet on two different days to complete the course. Students can complete artwork outside of class if more time is needed.

Paper - plan white or textured paper
pencil
medium of choice: colors, pencil colors, markers, pastels, paint

45 minutes per week in class, and maybe some time outside of class.

Teacher

Michelle

🇺🇸

Lives in the United States

On a journey to build knowledge and a love for learning

About Me

Hello!  I am so excited to meet you!  I am an enthusiastic teacher that is passionate about generating engaging and meaningful classroom discussions among the students. I will be teaching classes built upon reading, reading comprehension, phonics,...