Art Smart 1- Become a Master Artist
Love art? Come and join me to learn about Art History and art technique on Master artists Van Gogh, Cassatt, Mondrian, Picasso and Monet with step-by-step art lessons to help students create their own "masterpiece".
Ms. Kelli, Simply Inspired Education
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(90)
What's included
10 live meetings
9 hrs 10 mins in-class hoursAssessment
Teacher ObservationClass Experience
Have you ever wandered through a museum and wondered if you could paint like that? If so, then take action in this 10-week course learning all about the Master artists such as Van Gogh, Cassatt, Mondrian, Picasso and Monet in an amazing journey through this hands-on class. Art History, techniques, and activities based on the Masters all combine to make this art curriculum the most effective way to bring out the hidden artist in each child. Step-by-step art lessons will guide students into creating their own “masterpiece”. Classes will be geared to learning about the artist through slideshows and related activities such as listening to the music of the era, stories and seeing photos of the artists. Then in a follow-up class, students will create their masterpiece with step-by-step instructions. Parents will want to hang this work in a place of honor as these turn out truly amazing. Class 1- 2 Vincent Van Gogh Students will learn about 9 different Van Gogh masterpieces. Students will learn about the art element of textures Students will create a “Starry Night” inspired masterpiece. Supplies: One 9” x 12” black construction paper One sheet of newspaper or newsprint One paper towel (for wiping fingers) One box of oil pastels (broken and peeled work best!) Glue Class 3-4 Mary Cassatt Students will learn about 8 different Cassatt masterpieces. Students will learn about the art element of color design Students will create a “Young Girl in a Big Hat” inspired masterpiece. Supplies: One 9” x 12” sheet of construction paper, any pastel color One 9” x 12” black construction paper One sheet of newspaper or newsprint One paper towel (for wiping fingers) One box of pastels Scissors Glue Class 5-6 Piet Mondrian Students will learn about 10 different Mondrian masterpieces. Students will learn the art element of balance. Students will create a Mondrian inspired masterpiece. Supplies: Three 3” x 3” squares of construction paper (1 each of red, yellow, blue) Eight 1” strips of black construction paper One 9” x 9” sheet of white construction paper One scrap piece of paper (for dab of glue) One Q-Tip White Glue Scissors Class 7-8 Pablo Picasso Students will learn about 11 different Picasso masterpieces. Students will learn the art element of composition. Students will create a Picasso inspired masterpiece. Supplies: One 11” x 11” sheet of white construction paper One 12” x 12” colored construction paper (any color) One 8.5” x 11” sheet of scrap paper Tissue One black marker Bright colored chalk Glue Stick (NOT white glue) Pencil Scissors Class 9-10 Claude Monet Students will learn about 12 different Monet masterpieces. Students will learn the art element of color. Students will create a Monet inspired masterpiece. Supplies: One paper plate One 9” x 12” sheet of light blue construction paper One sheet of newspaper or newsprint (as a placemat) 5-6 Q-Tips Paper towel Tempera paint (red, yellow and blue) Crayons
Learning Goals
Students will:
1) Develop and enhance their awareness and understanding of the visual world.
2) Strengthen their observational drawing skills and recognition of the complexities of design elements: line, shape, color, space etc.
3) Students will be introduced to a wide array of materials and methods.
4) Students will engage and learn about Master artists on style and apply their techniques to their own art.
5) Students will learn artistic language specific to the artists style.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Students will be using paints, glue and scissors. For younger students, they may need help setting up their supplies.
Supply List
See class listings below for specific supplies needed for each project. Vincent Van Gogh Classes 1- 2 Class 1: Print out the Van Gogh Practice PDF Class 2: Supplies One 9” x 12” black construction paper One sheet of newspaper or newsprint One paper towel (for wiping fingers) One box of oil pastels (broken and peeled work best!) Glue Mary Cassatt Classes 3-4 Class 3: Print out the Cassatt Practice PDF Class 4: Supplies One 9” x 12” sheet of construction paper, any pastel color One 9” x 12” black construction paper One sheet of newspaper or newsprint One paper towel (for wiping fingers) One box of pastels Scissors Glue Piet Mondrian Classes 5-6 Class 5: Print out the Mondrian Practice PDF Class 6: Supplies Three 3” x 3” squares of construction paper (1 each of red, yellow, blue) Eight 1” strips of black construction paper One 9” x 9” sheet of white construction paper One scrap piece of paper (for dab of glue) One Q-Tip White Glue Scissors Pablo Picasso Classes 7-8 Class 7: Print out the Picasso Practice PDF Class 8: Supplies One 11” x 11” sheet of white construction paper One 12” x 12” colored construction paper (any color) One 8.5” x 11” sheet of scrap paper Tissue One black marker Bright colored chalk Glue Stick (NOT white glue) Pencil Scissors Claude Monet Classes 9-10 Class 9: Print out the Monet Practice PDF Class 10: Supplies One paper plate One 9” x 12” sheet of light blue construction paper One sheet of newspaper or newsprint (as a placemat) 5-6 Q-Tips Paper towel Tempera paint (red, yellow and blue) Crayons
5 files available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2020
4.9
90reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
California Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Bachelor's Degree from University of California, Irvine
As a wife of an Art History Professor, I have had a lot of experience visiting museums and discussing art. I have also taught this curriculum before as an after school class several times at my elementary school.Reviews
Live Group Class
$18
weekly or $180 for 10 classes1x per week, 10 weeks
55 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
2-12 learners per class
