Collage Art - In the Style of Matisse | Small Online Class for Ages 5-8

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Collage Art - In the Style of Matisse

Tressa Holt

Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(202)

Learners will use colored paper to create a collage that tells a story or shows an emotion

Class Experience

Colors and shapes can often tell a story in art. In this class, learners will cut or tear colored paper to create a story or to show an emotion. After our get to know you time, we will review how to take turns in the ZOOM classroom.
The artist Henri Matisse will be introduced. We will talk about how colors can express certain emotions and shapes symbolize certain things. Each learner will think of a story/scene they want to create. Learners will be encouraged to share their progress and be...

To create a collage in the style of Henri Matisse
To use their fine motor skills in tearing, cutting and gluing paper
To have fun

I have been teaching children from ages birth to young teens for 30 years. My degree is in Studio Art and I'm certified in Early Childhood Education. I taught 3 year old preschool classes, first grade at international schools overseas, and I was a nanny for the same family for 22 years. My whole career has been centered on working with children and I have incorporated my passion for art throughout that whole time.

Please post a picture of your art work on the classroom page or in a review.

9x12 Drawing paper
Assortment of colored papers
Scissors
Glue

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

Learners will be using scissors and glue

Meet the teacher

Tressa Holt

Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(202)

I have been working with children for over 30 years in different capacities. I was a nanny for the same family for 22 years. I taught preschool for 12 years and first grade for 5 years. I loved teaching at international schools for seven years in...