Combine Robert Frost-inspired Poetry & Watercolors to Create Unique Artwork
In this three-session class, students will use the poetry of Robert Frost to inspire their own writing. Then they will create a work of watercolor art, finally combining the two to create a one-of-a-kind piece.
SARAH B BEURSKENS
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5.0
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What's included
3 live meetings
2 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
The following topics will be covered in this course: *the writer and writing techniques of Robert Frost *deconstructing one of Frost's poems *"Playing with words" as a way to decide which word patterns and phrases we like. *"Unplugging" and going outside to write *the watercolor techniques of brush strokes; get deep, rich color; creating clouds; painting landscapes *creating a vellum-like paper to be used in the final product *combining poetry and painting into a piece of art which can be displayed *This class will be interactive in that students will be able to use interactive slides, as well as, discussion with me on questions they have about their writing and painting. *My teaching style is laid back. I like to get to know a bit about my students and have fun with them.
Learning Goals
When students complete this course, they will have a one-of-a-kind piece of writing and art which they can display.
Other Details
Supply List
Watercolors, brush, paper (watercolor paper is best) Pen and journal or paper for writing Cooking Oil Printer to print your poem OR Sharpie pen
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined May, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Hi, my name is Sarah Beurskens, and I´m excited to meet you! I am a language arts and social studies teacher. I´ve been teaching for the past 25 years and have a masters in education. Prior to teaching, I received a degree in journalism and was a reporter and photographer on a daily newspaper. I have published two books Kayaking, Riding the Rapids and Courage on the Causeway. I also create mixed media art and have sold my pieces at art walks and art fairs over the years.
As you can see, I love writing and art, but my true passion lies in teaching and having fun with my students! For many years, I created and ran a summer program called Young Authors and Artists Camp where students wrote their own stories, articles, poems and then married their writing with a piece of art they had created.
I live in a remote mountain town in the Colorado Rockies with my husband and two cocker spaniels Cinnamon and Biscuit. I have two incredible grown sons. I love kayaking the Yampa River on a warm summer day, reading a good book on a cold winter day, and taking my dogs for a ¨bike run¨ where I ride my bike and they run alongside me. (They actually smile during this.) My other skills include singing, dancing, creating game nights and whistling with my fingers--an essential life skill!
I so look forward to meeting you and hearing your stories!
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Live Group Class
$45
for 3 classes3x per week, 1 week
50 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
5-12 learners per class
