Arts & Crafts Corner: Marble Paint Your Own Galaxy!

3...2...1... Blast off into this awesome space art project! In this one time class, we'll be creating our own galaxies using splatter paint and marbling techniques. 

🎨 We'll begin class with a warm welcome and icebreaker question. Learners will have the opportunity to share their favorite space facts, if they have some to share. Then, we'll start creating our galaxies! 

🎨 First, we'll learn how to splatter paint onto our paper to make stars. 

🎨 While our stars are drying a bit, we'll play a true-false game all about space. 

🎨 Next, we'll learn how to marble paint. We'll cut out and dip our circles in the paint to make our planets and moons. Those will be glued to our starry background. 

This is such a fun project to make and it's one that can be made over and over, as it will turn out differently each time. There is lots of room to experiment with colors and learners will get to show off their finished masterpieces at the end of class (if they want to- no pressure!). 

I am a patient and positive teacher and I truly believe that everyone can create art! I love seeing learners build their confidence and have fun creating something they're proud of. Everyone's finished product will be different and we celebrate those differences! Also, as a former shy kid myself, I am very understanding of learners who take some time to warm up and there is no pressure in my classes to talk if that isn't comfortable yet. All are welcome here! 

Heads up to grownups- this craft gets messy! While grownups are asked to remain off camera, learners may need assistance using scissors, pouring paint, and using glue, depending on their comfort level. I would also recommend covering the work area and having learners wear a smock or clothes that can get messy.