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Exploring Art

After discussing a book or work by an artist, we will create artwork inspired by the themes or techniques.
Ms. Hilary (Masters in Art Education)
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4.9
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What's included

Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed
55 mins
per session
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Class Experience

Each session we will read a short book or look at artwork by an artist, illustrator, architect, or designer. Then we will create an artwork inspired by the theme or illustrations. We will also introduce Elements and Principle of Art vocabulary and concepts Projects will vary from drawing to painting to collage to simple sculpture. Though similar to “Stories and the Art They Inspire”, this class is for the next older age group. Projects are a step more detailed and complicated.

February 16: Inspired by Notan artwork, we will learn about positive and negative space as we create our own Notan designs.

February 22: Inspired by Mexican Alebrije, we will design our own colorful animal. 

Past Projects:
December 8: Design a detailed shoe inspired by shoes created by several artists.

December 15: We will create Symmetric Name Insects inspired by the work of Jennifer Angus.

January 5: Inspired by Lisa Congdon Motivational Art, we will create artwork to motivate us as we start a new year.

January 12: Inspired by the Arctic Landscape, we will begin a Winter Landscape with Northern Lights (Part 1 of 2)

January 19: Complete your Winter Landscape with Northern Lights and add Polar animals (Part 2 of 2)

January 26: After reading “Smile” by Gwenyth Swain and looking at Monochromatic portraits by several artist, we will learn how to draw monochromatic faces

February 2: Inspired by “Land of Lines” by Victor Hussenot, we will use a variety of lines to create our own Land of Lines.

February 9: Inspired by Tibetan Sand Mandalas, we will paint a Radial Symmetry Mandala.
Learning Goals
Students will learn:
-About a variety of artists and their artwork, from a variety of cultures and time periods.
-To use words and art terms to discuss artwork
-To create their own artwork inspired by the techniques and artwork of various artists
-A variety of art techniques 
-Tips for use and care of art materials
learning goal

Other Details

Supply List
Supply Lists:

Notan:
Pencil and eraser
Sharp Scissors
Several sheets of different colored papers (be sure to have sets of light and dark colors)
Glue stick

Alebrije:
Large heavyweight paper for painting
Pencil and eraser
Oil pastels or crayons (If using oil pastels, be sure they are not the water soluble oil pastels that wash up easily with water, but also smudge and run with water.)
Watercolor paint
Water
paintbrushes


Past Projects:
Design a Shoe:
Drawing paper
Pencil and eraser
Colored pencils

Symmetric Name Insects:
Sheet of copy paper
Pencil and eraser
Sharpie
Crayons, markers, or colored pencils

Motivational Art:
Piece of white paper (large is fun but regular sized works well too)
Pencil and eraser
Crayons, markers, or colored pencils
Optional if you have them:
Geometric shape stencils (circle, oval, square, triangle, hexagon, octagon, stars, crescent, etc)

Winter Landscape with Northern Lights (Part 1 of 2):
1 Sheet of heavy weight paper for painting 
Blue tempera paint (blue watercolor paint can work)
Small cup with around 2 Tablespoons water (we will mix paint into the cup of water)
Paintbrush
Piece of plastic wrap or thin plastic of a shopping bag cut about 1-2” longer and wider than the paint paper
2 Sheets of black construction paper the same size as the above paint paper 
Chalk pastels
Damp rag to wipe hands and table

Complete your Winter Landscape with Northern Lights and add Polar animals (Part 2 of 2):
Blue painted paper from last week
Black paper with chalk Northern Lights from last week
Scraps of white paper
Pencil and eraser
Colored pencils (especially black, brown, and yellow or orange)
Scissors
White glue
Optional:
Chalk pastels and damp rag to wipe your hands


Land of Lines:
Large piece of white construction paper cut in half the long way (bring both halves, but don’t tape them together yet)
Pencil and eraser
Colored pencils
Tape

Radial Symmetry Mandala:
Large heavyweight paper cut into a circle about the size of a large pizza (the not shiny side of poster board can work but something a little lighter weight and easier to fold is better)
Tempera paint (artist or craft acrylic paint can work, but is messier.) 
Cups, tray, or pallette for paint
Water container in which to wash brushes between colors
Paint brushes (it is best to have at least one medium brush and one super skinny brush)

Monochromatic Portraits:
Half sheet of drawing paper
Pencil and eraser
ONE color but all the shades and varieties you have of that color in crayons, markers, AND colored pencils
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined November, 2020
4.9
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Indiana Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
During art classes, we will explore a variety of art skills using a variety of mediums. We will also learn about artists and their artwork. As a curious life-long learner I weave science, social studies, math, and cultural connections into art classes. Most importantly, I encourage students to include information related to their interests and passions into their artwork.

I am a K-12 licenced art teacher, with a Masters in Art Education. I have experience and enjoy working with students of all ages! Most recently, I taught art for seven years in a Title One school which hosts a Dual Language Spanish Immersion program. I have also taught after-school and summer camp art classes for both my local community arts center and science enrichment classes for WonderLab, my local museum of science, health, and technology. I have taught in a variety of volunteer capacities in home, school, scouting, and church settings. In addition, I have mentored teenage cadet students and camp interns as they begin their journey as teachers.

As a fiber artist, my main medium is Art Quilting. I also love fabric dyeing and surface design, knitting, drawing with pencil and micron pen, hand-building with clay, and exploring many other media. I find inspiration for much of my artwork in daily routines, my family, nature, my travels, and other artists and their artwork. When I’m not teaching or creating art, you may find me walking, biking, gardening, or playing games with my family and friends.

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