Calming "Marker Painting" ATC's
Grab your old dried out markers and create free flowing abstract artwork, then go back into it with gel pens to make it pop!
Elizabeth Bronwen Bure
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(24)
What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 5
Beginner Level
This workshop is open-ended, relaxing, and fun. Kids with all levels of confidence in their art enjoy this work. We will bring our older, drier markers back to life with a little water, and experiment with blending color using free flowing "brush-strokes." Then, we'll go back into our abstract work with gel pens to pull out interesting shapes and embellish our pieces with pattern. We'll also discuss what Artist Trading Cards are, where they came from, and how kids of all ages can become A.T.C. Art collectors and curators.
Learning Goals
Students will learn:
-to relax and enjoy open-ended, free flowing abstract marker painting.
-to observe how colors interact and blend.
-about the artist trading cards, traditional A.T.C. practices, and their history.
-how to title, label, and curate their A.T.C.'s
Other Details
Learning Needs
This class is appropriate for a wide range of students, including those with neurodiverse brains. I support all learners by observing and meeting their needs informed by decades of experience as an educator of typical and neurodiverse kids.
Parental Guidance
If students choose to use scissors or paper cutters provided by parents, supervision may be needed as determined by parents.
Supply List
Cardstock or heavy paper, white or cream, in full sheets and some cut down to 2.5 x 3.5 cards (optional) Markers (dried out and fresh both work) Water in a non-tippy basin like a dog bowl Gel pens, sharpies, or other drawing implements A 2.5 x 3.5 inch card to use as a template scissors or a paper cutter Tips for cutting 8.5 x 11 cardstock to get 10 ATC's out of one sheet: Cut at 2.5, and 5 inches on the 8.5" side. You'll have 2 strips that are 2.5 inches wide, and 1 strip that is 3.5 inches wide. Cut the 2.5 inch strips at 3.5, 7, and 10.5 Cut the 3.5 inch strips at 2.5, 5, 7.5, and 10. Kids can also draw on full sheets, or trace a baseball card or a playing card and then cut out on the traced line. ATC labels will be available for download upon registration to the class.
1 file available upon enrollment
Joined April, 2020
4.9
24reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Illinois Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
I've been teaching art in many settings for over 25 years, and am a National Board Certified art teacher. I have been creating and trading Artist Trading Cards for 15 years, and I love using them in the classroom.
I have 2 Masters degrees in Education; 1 in leadership, and 1 in Reading, and I am a certified reading specialist. I use my knowledge of language development in all the instruction I deliver.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
50 min
Completed by 13 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-11
4-10 learners per class
