Fantastic Fireworks Salt Painting
This is a one time course for learning about color mixing and creating a fireworks themed salt painting using glue, salt, and watercolor paints.
Rose Gottler, M.A. Education
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(178)
What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
We will begin our session with a short video on the science behind the colors in fireworks. Students will then introduced to color theory through experimentation with watercolors. We will briefly review mixing primary colors to create secondary colors. Next we will experiment with warm and cool color combinations, followed by analogous colors (colors that are adjacent on the color wheel). Following initial exploration of the materials, we will begin the formal creation of artwork. Students will be shown how to create various types of fireworks by applying glue to their project paper. Students may follow along doing exactly what I am doing on my paper, but will be encouraged to experiment and try their own designs. We will go over the concept of perspective, taking care of art tools, and how to best use the medium of watercolor. I use fun antidotes and analogies to help students remember the concepts learned. If we have additional time left over, students will be encouraged to use the same creative process to create additional works of art of their own design.
Learning Goals
Students learn about the science behind the colors in fireworks. Students will learn about the elements of art, with a focus on color. Students will learn about how to properly use a paintbrush, glue, salt application, and watercolor.
Other Details
Supply List
Most basic items should be easy to find around the house. Art supplies can be purchased at a local craft store or retail store that has school/office supplies 1) Newsprint, brown paper bag, or old table cloth to cover the art making surface 2) Smock, old shirt, or apron 3) Table Salt 4) Small bowl 5) Cup of water 6) Sheet of Paper Towel 7) Wastebasket 8) Dark colored card-stock such as black or dark blue. Construction paper will also work but card-stock is best 9) Basic Watercolor Palate-Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple (palates with more than these colors are fine) 10) Round Brush:Synthetic or animal hair, Small or Medium Size #4, #6, OR #8-Most watercolors palates come with a brush that could also be used 11) Liquid Glue: Tacky glue or bottled school glue will work-make sure that the glue flows--NO glue sticks
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
4.9
178reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Marygrove College
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Oakland University
I have 15 years of professional teaching experience including; K-8 Art, K-8 Music & Drama, and 5th grade general education. I hold a Master's in the Art of Teaching with endorsements in Mathematics, Language Arts, Music, Art, & Drama. I have worked as a private tutor for 25+ years with elementary, high school, and college level students in the following courses; Grade Level Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Statistics, Reading, Literature, Writing, Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, American & World History, and Spanish I.
My full time job is running my business, The Painted Toad Art Studio. I am a teaching artist and I provide youth and adult painting events in my studio and online.
I enjoy a variety of activities including; painting, drawing, cooking, bike riding, swimming, scrapbooking, singing, photography, and spending time with friends & family. My husband, four daughters, and I live in Michigan. We have 5 cats, two bunnies, & 12 chickens.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
50 min
Completed by 67 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
1-8 learners per class
