Fine Art Friday and Chat
Each week we will meet to chat and create art together. We will create an original work of art inspired by our artist of the week and build a portfolio while meeting new friends all over the world.
Heather Hatada-Boyd BFA, MEd.
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(139)
What's included
4 live meetings
3 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Homework is not given; however, due to the nature of Art some students may wish to work on their projects outside of the 45 minute weekly class time given.Class Experience
Each week we will meet to chat and create art together. An artist will be featured each week for us to gain inspiration from and incorporate that artist's style into our own creative projects. You may use the artists work as a source of inspiration and incorporate it into a project of your own design or you may practice technique by copying one of our featured artists work. The choice is yours. Each session runs for 4 weeks. Students are encouraged to share their favorite artists works with peers and share outside projects they are working on with the group. This is a friendly group of peers interested in learning from each other and with each other. A multi page hand out will be provided on the first day of class that includes an overview of all of our projects for the month.
Learning Goals
Social skills will be practiced during our group. We will have many opportunities to engage in conversation, learn about artists and discuss our process for creating art. We will also engage in painting, drawing and art techniques.
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Watercolor Painting
Featured Artist:Katsushika Hokusai
Experiment with color and design to create a unique piece of art that expresses your style while gaining inspiration from Hokusai. Our watercolor painting will be our interpretation of Hokusai's, "The Great Wave."
Materials needed: Watercolor paper, brushes, and watercolor paint 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Collage Art
Featured Artist: Faith Ringgold
Be inspired by the quilts and paintings made by artist Faith Ringgold. We will create an image of our home and community or another image important to us using simple paper cut outs, glue and a whole lot of love and imagination.
Materials needed: Colored Paper, scissors, and mod podge 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Colored Pencil Sketches or Paper Cut Mobile
Featured Artist:Henri Matisse
Artists have many options for releasing their creativity into the community and finding ways to express them self. You may choose to make a mobile or other hanging abstract art piece or take inspiration from Matisse and copy one of his paintings using paper and colored pencil. The choice is yours!
Materials for mobile: paper, paper clips, scissors and hole punch
Materilas for sketching: paper and colored pencils 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Acrylic Painting Fun
Featured Artist: Yayoi Kusama
Yayoi Kusama encourages us to use color and imagination when painting. We will use her bold work to inspire us to experiment with color and shape.
Materials: Paper, brushes, acrylic paint 45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Scissors may be used in class for some projects. Parental guidance is suggested.
Supply List
A multi page hand out will be provided on the first day of class that includes an overview of all of our projects for the month. Materials List watercolor paper watercolors paint brushes acrylic paint pencil colored pencils scissors hole punch colored paper paper clips Modge Podge or liquid glue
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2020
5.0
139reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Antioch New England
Bachelor's Degree in Fine/Studio Arts from Madonna University
Hi. My name is Heather. The best students ask lots of questions and explore their ideas openly. My job is to inspire the questions and give students the tools they need to find their own answers. I earned my BFA from Madonna University in Michigan and my MEd. from Antioch New England in New Hampshire. I am a Nature Based Educator and Art Education Consultant with 25 years of experience working with children. Whether leading a hiking group, sketching, searching for mermaid tears, or giving a demonstration at Strawbery Banke Museum I infuse my days with imagination and curiosity. I am also the Head Youth Librarian at the Newmarket Public Library in New Hampshire!
My heart is in everything I do. Creativity is at the core of all of the classes I teach. Nature Journaling, Gardening, Nature Architects, Myth, Magic and Folklore, The Art of Letter Writing (via Owl post of course!), Morning Circle for Littles, Fine Art classes focusing on famous and not so famous artists, Forest Fairy Club, Wizard's Potions and Magic Wands, and Spelling Bees are just a few of the classes I offer. Ages range from 3 to 18.Reviews
Live Group Class
$60
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
45 min
Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
4-12 learners per class
