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Foil Painting: Art in the Style of Van Gogh's Starry Night

In this one-time class, students will create a piece of art in the style of Van Gogh's Starry Night using aluminum foil and acrylic paints. #creative
Maria, M.Ed.
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1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

Would you rather paint a picture or learn about a famous artist? In this class, you can do both. You will learn a little about Vincent Van Gogh and then use his art to inspire our own acrylic painting using tin foil/aluminum foil as a canvas. Each learner should choose their own paint colors. While there will be a demonstration, creativity is encouraged. Get your reactions ready in case a game of Would You Rather breaks out. The learners will learn to create a painting on tin foil/aluminum foil in the style of Vincent Van Gogh's Starry Night. While we are painting, the learners will also learn about creating textures and using lines and shapes to create their works of art. They will also learn about creating landscapes. The class will be structured as follows:
Greetings
Demonstration 
Painting and Socializing
Virtual Art Gallery
While we paint, we will socialize. This may include playing Would You Rather if the members of the class would like to do so. 
My teaching style is relaxed. I encourage students to add their own creative touches to their paintings. I like to point out the positive elements of the learner's art to help guide growth. 
The learners will get to interact with me and other learners throughout the lesson. Socialization is encouraged.

The topics covered are post-impressionistic art techniques used by Van Gogh to make this piece of art.
The class will utilize a demonstration format to help students create their own art pieces utilizing Van Gogh's style.
The class environment will be relaxed and learners will be encouraged to socialize with each other as well as share their creations.
There is no prior knowledge or experience needed. Younger students may need assistance with acrylic paints.

*** I do not cancel classes due to low enrollment.

Learning Goals

Learners will learn to create a piece of art using aluminum foil and acrylic paints to create a piece of art in the style of Van Gogh's Starry Night painting.
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Other Details

Parental Guidance
There is no sensitive content in this lesson. Younger students may need assistance with acrylic paints.
Supply List
Aluminum/Tin foil
Acrylic paints- any colors that the child prefers should be used
Paintbrushes or cotton swabs for painting with
Cup of water
Paper towel
Cardboard to wrap the foil around while painting
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External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
No outside sources will be used.
Joined August, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Georgia Teaching Certificate in Special Education
Master's Degree in Education from Georgia College (now Georgia College and State University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Georgia Southern College (now Georgia Southern University
During my 30 year brick and mortar teaching experience, I have taught all academic areas for grades K-5 including Art and STEAM. During this time I have taught foil painting to well over 1000 students. 

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$15

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Meets once
45 min
Completed by 34 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
1-5 learners per class

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