Elementary Art: The Basics
In this 12 week flexible schedule class, students will have fun making messy and interesting artwork. Different mediums will be used, and basic elementary art principals will be covered.
Ms. Kristin Riffe
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What's included
12 pre-recorded lessons
12 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentClass Experience
This 12 week flexible schedule art class will have videos hosted through Youtube (link only) of me teaching. You will be able to access the link from the Outschool classroom. This class is intended to be fun and introduce some basic art principals and artists. Some of the projects are more child led and some are projects you follow along with the video to complete. This class will require you to have some art supplies that you may need to purchase. Supplies will be listed below. For each class students will be asked to watch the video and complete the art project. Students should post their creations in the classroom for their classmates to see. We will comment on each other's artwork, share, and give feedback. The 12 weeks of class titles are: Monochromatic Art: We will learn what monochromatic means, look at other artwork, and then create our own Tessellations: A quick study of MC Esher and his artwork, a look at tessellations found in nature and architecture, a tutorial on how to make your own Sleepy Turtle watercolor Resists: Learn about watercolor resists and follow a tutorial to make a sleepy turtle picture Saltdough Textures: a child led exploration of salt dough with some option on presentation Pointillism: Students will explore pointillism, and create some similar art with qtips and paint Dragon Egg: Let's look at animal eyes and create an egg with a mysterious eye peeking through a crack Lilypad Life: This art project using water color. Let's learn about Monet! Neurons: Your neurons in your brain make you who you are! Let's explore watercolors, neurons, and drawing emotional faces Rainbow Dance: This project picks back up on watercolor resists. We will also learn how to blend oil pastels and draw some 3D shapes. Up Up and Away: A hot air balloon flies past Big Ben in this UK inspired project. Get out your washi tape and paint for some fun! Pacita Abad Felt Trees: Learn about the famous artist Pacita Abad and then create a felt tree stuffed with pillow stuffing Whimsical Windmill: Ever visit Holland? Learn about the famous windmills and create your own Look in the supply area to find a list of supplies you need.
Learning Goals
Students will learn some elementary basics of art instruction. Hopefully, they will be excited about art and enjoy themselves!
Syllabus
12 Lessons
over 12 WeeksLesson 1:
monochromatic art
Monochromatic Art: We will learn what monochromatic means, look at other artwork, and then create our own Lesson 2:
Tessellations
Tessellations: A quick study of MC Esher and his artwork, a look at tessellations found in nature and architecture, a tutorial on how to make your own Lesson 3:
sleepy turtle
Sleepy Turtle watercolor Resists: Learn about watercolor resists and follow a tutorial to make a sleepy turtle picture Lesson 4:
saltdough textures
Saltdough Textures: a child led exploration of salt dough with some option on presentation Other Details
Parental Guidance
Adults may need to supervise use of art supplies, especially scissors and glue and paint. You should set your child up to succeed in an area where a mess can be made, and your screen won't be destroyed in the process if something spills.
Videos I made are hosted through Youtube and embedded in the classroom as a link.
Supply List
Basic supplies like crayons, colored pencils, markers, gluestick, scissors, pencil White paper and white cardstock Some printed handouts Watercolor paints and brush Oil pastels (crayons can be substituted, but they just aren't as good) Salt (large amount), flour, water Found objects (sticks, leaves, small plastic items, etc.) Qtips Tempera paint (washable kid paint) a straw Black permanent marker Washi tapes of various colors Felt and fiberfill (pillow stuffing)(Cotton balls will work great as a fiber fill alternative too if you don't have any pillow stuffing laying around) Ruler, metal brad, and a white paint pen or white acrylic paint and brush Small paintbrushes 1" tissue paper pipe cleaners liquid glue a piece of cardboard bigger than the paper and masking tape a place in your house to have a screen and create at the same time Some links: precut tissue: https://www.amazon.com/Spectra-Deluxe-Bleeding-P0058506-Assorted/dp/B000PAIDS6/ref=sr_1_12?dchild=1&keywords=bleeding+tissue+paper&qid=1635886220&sr=8-12 Oil Pastels: https://www.amazon.com/Sakura-Cray-Pas-Junior-Pastels-Assorted/dp/B0017D5XO2/ref=sr_1_1?crid=10JP3J98V4IOJ&dchild=1&keywords=oil+pastels&qid=1635886294&sprefix=oil+pastels%2Caps%2C120&sr=8-1 Washi Tape: https://www.amazon.com/Cheerlyhood-Glitter-Washi-Tape-Set/dp/B091JSVH59/ref=sr_1_22_sspa?crid=6ZRFOYVBVZ4W&dchild=1&keywords=washi+tape+assortment&qid=1635886351&sprefix=washi+tape+asssortment%2Caps%2C105&sr=8-22-spons&psc=1&smid=AQYAYFD2T9NL3&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFFVVRaUzdSTE5CRTImZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA5NjM0NjcySU1KNlZWSjZQSFNXJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA1MTgwNDQxMUMzWFBVT0tCMEUyJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYnRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==
Language of Instruction
English
Joined November, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Oklahoma Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
I am an elementary teacher of 18 years. Reviews
Self-Paced Class
$11
weekly or $125 for all content12 pre-recorded lessons
12 weeks of teacher support
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Ages: 7-12
