Environmental Art: Christo and Jeanne-Claude
Wrapped gifts are always fun, but what about wrapped buildings? Discover the art of Christo and Jeanne-Claude and make an art project too.
Svetlana Khmelnitsky
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(309)
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade Pre-Kindergarten - 2
Beginner Level
In this class, students will learn about two artists, Christo and Jeanne-Claude. Together, they transformed natural and urban landmarks by wrapping them in fabric, surrounding them with material, and even hanging cloth over them. One of their goals was to make people notice and appreciate the beauty of their everyday environment. Students will listen to a teacher's created story, view and discuss a few of Cristo's and Jeanne-Claude's most famous artworks, and consider the question, what is art? In the second part of the class, I will invite kids to create an art project based on the ideas of Christo and Jeanne-Claude. Class is appropriate for (𝐂𝐄𝐅𝐑: B1, B2, C1, C2)
Learning Goals
Students will:
• learn some facts about Christo and Jeanne-Claude
• discuss what art is
• practice their observation skills
• exercise their fine motor skills while working on an art project
• use their imagination
Other Details
Parental Guidance
For the craft portion of the class, parental guidance is required for younger students (ages 4-5) for the use of scissors and other materials. Parental guidance is recommended for older students (ages 6-8). Please note that as per Outschool policy, parents should remain off camera Thank you.
Supply List
Supply List:
1. 1 SMALL cookware item (saucepan, skillet, pot lid, etc) Note: it won’t be damaged!
2. Sheet of aluminum foil (about 2 feet long)
3. Wrapping paper OR newspaper (optional)
4. Ribbons, cords, yarn, or shoe laces
5. Bows (optional)
6. Scissors
7. Scotch tape
8. 1 or 2 of the following items:
• old t-shirt
• old pillowcase
• bright fabric
• thin towel
• plastic trash bagExternal Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined August, 2020
5.0
309reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a graduate of Temple University in Philadelphia with bachelor degree in Psychology. Also, I studied Early Childhood Education in Israel and Ukraine.
Before I started teaching on Outschool, I've being teaching creativity classes inspired by classical music and fine art in afternoon preschool program working with Pre-K through 2 Grade children. Earlier, I was a homeschooling mom for 7 years.
I believe that childhood is the best time to inspire human creativity. By regularly exposing children to works of art and classical music as well as helping kids to process their experiences through games, crafts, and dramatic play, adults have an opportunity to cultivate their creativity.
I LOVE reading books in general and children's literature in particular. I think there are so many great and beautiful kids' books waiting to be discovered. I also love co-creating with the kids: bouncing my ideas of theirs.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$13
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 4-8
1-4 learners per class
