Drawing Shape Stories
In Drawing Shape Stories we playfully explore and draw basic shapes together and learn to look for and find shapes all around us. In an interactive drawing the learner will draw along with me as they create their own shape story design.
Carol
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What's included
1 pre-recorded lesson
1 week
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentClass Experience
Beginner Level
This is part of a series of three classes introducing line, shape and color the basic elements of design for early childhood learners. In this class we will explore shape, one of the basic elements of design. While I encourage creative expression the learner will experience a playful, interactive introduction to different kinds of shapes including circles, squares, and triangles. Using the creative process to imagine, explore, discover and reflect we will draw together and learn to see shapes all around us using our “artist’s eyes”. I encourage interaction with the learner through our classroom messaging where they can ask questions or upload a photo of their art work.
Learning Goals
Learners will explore drawing shapes combining what they see with their imagination.Learners will discover that using drawing tools in different ways changes the marks they make.
Syllabus
1 Lesson
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
Shape Stories
We will be exploring and drawing three of the basic shapes of design; circles, squares and triangles.
1. We'll begin with a shape treasure hunt lookin at photos to find circles.
2. Next we'll draw circles to start our shape design.
3. We'll look for squares next in photos in our shape treasure hunt.
4. We'll add squares to our shape design we started with our circles.
5. The last shape we'll look for in our shape treasure hunt is a triangle.
6. We'll finish our design with triangles. 24 mins of video lessons
Other Details
Supply List
You can use whatever drawing materials and paper you have such as: crayons markers colored pencils paper (a sketchbook or loose multi media paper, size any 9x12 is a good one to start with) Optional: sandpaper (for sharpening pencils, I'll demonstrate how to do this)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Murray State University
I've been an artist and teacher for over 40 years.
My formal education includes a Bachelor of Fine Arts, from Murray State University, Murray, Ky. and an Early Childhood Certification from University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ.
Teaching experience includes teaching art, including painting, drawing, weaving, mixed media fiber art, papermaking, clay and printmaking for over 40 years in various settings for students ages 3 - adults in Arizona.
I taught homeschool groups, after school and evening classes at my private art studio, K-5th grade art in the elementary schools and fiber art, design and watercolor at Mohave Community College.
In Idyllwild, CA I taught Multi Arts and Papermaking in the Children's Art Center in Idyllwild Arts Summer Program.
Online Teaching experience with Dragonfly Designs, in CA with art and event studios they had online art classes and events during the years of 2020-2023.
Currently I teach in person classes and workshops in tapestry and mixed media weaving in my community.
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Ages: 5-7
