Just Artin' Around - A Creative FLEX Journey
In this 16-week FLEX class, learners will have the opportunity to explore a different art technique each week.
Teacher Elisha C.
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5.0
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What's included
Homework
Each week the expectation will be: 1. Students will watch the provided video to learn how to do that week's project. 2. Students will experiment with the technique and make their own version of the project. 3. Students will share their work and any thoughts they might have about the project in the classroom.Class Experience
I believe that every child is an artist in their own right. Children are the most creative beings in the world. What they don't often realize is that art comes in endless forms. That is my goal for this FLEX creative journey: For kids to tap into their endless potential for creativity and be inspired to create. The end result doesn't matter. The goal is to create. This is why our focus will be on process art. Each week we will explore a different art technique and experience it with a hands-on art project. Supplies will be listed by week. While I attempt to keep the supply list limited to easy access and low cost items, if you have difficulty obtaining a supply please reach out. I am always happy to provide ideas for alternative supplies. Please see the schedule below for what we will be working on each week. Week 1: Abstract Watercolor Week 2: Paint Pouring - Clean Pour Week 3: Paperclip Bookmarks Week 4: 3D Squishy Week 5: Yarn Gnomes Week 6: Paper Mosaic Week 7: No sew pillow Week 8: Sharpie Tie Dye Week 9: Recycled Change Purse Critters Week 10: Salted Watercolors Week 11: Glue Drawing with Chalk Week 12: DIY Window Clings Week 13: Hydro-dipping Week 14: Straw Weaving Week 15: Balloon Paint Pouring Week 16: Tissue Texture Painting In addition to our weekly video, learners are welcome to post any form of creative expression that they would like at any time. It could be a poem they wrote, a song they sang, a photograph they took, a dance they performed, a sketch they drew, a painting, a sculpture, a clothing design, a robot, even a video game that they have designed. The options are endless. This is a great stepping stone for students who may not quite be comfortable speaking/performing in front of a "live" audience. While I do believe in the power and value of constructive criticism, that is not what this class is intended for. I want learners to feel empowered and encouraged. Since the goal is not the end result, there is no "wrong" way to do art. All feedback should be encouraging. I feel that children should be encouraged to follow their passions. Children need to know that they can have what they want for their lives if they have the correct tools and motivation to get there. I hope to help build confidence in my students and to give them some of those tools. I also believe that not every child learns the same way. Education is not a one-size-fits-all experience. I look forward to helping your child learn how they learn. While I offer an extensive collection of class content choices, my specialty is meeting students where they’re at and making the course material accessible to all students, regardless of the topic. I love to be silly with my students and encourage interaction in all of my classes. I want learners to feel at ease and safe to be themselves in my classroom. My small class sizes and relaxed, encouraging teaching style allow me to tailor my classes to each student’s needs and learning style, resulting in learners walking away from class confident and smiling. *If you don't see a time listed that works for you, please reach out. I am happy to add classes to accommodate students' schedules whenever I can. Thank you!*
Learning Goals
My biggest goal with this class is to increase the confidence and creativity of the learners in the class.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Crafting can be an inherently messy activity. Please make sure that your learner has a space where they can see and follow our lesson, but also make a bit of a mess without ruining your favorite couch.
Supply List
Week 1: Abstract Watercolor:
-White cardstock
-watercolor paints
-small squeeze bottle of school glue
-black acrylic paint
Week 2: Paint Pouring - Clean Pour:
-canvas (I recommend a 5x7 or 8x10)
-tin pan (big enough to fit your canvas in. I like the disposable roaster pans from Dollar Tree.)
-3-5 colors of acrylic paint
-5 plastic cups
-Condiment/portion containers with lids - We use these to raise the canvas off of the bottom of the roaster pan. You can use blocks, empty spools, etc…whatever you have around that would work.
-Popsicle sticks
-white school glue
-water
-spoon or eye dropper
Week 3: Paperclip Bookmarks:
-air dry clay in choice of colors
- jumbo paperclip
Week 4: 3D Squishy:
-paper
-clear packing tape
-markers
-polyfill stuffing (a great inexpensive alternative is a $3 pillow from Walmart that you can cut open)
-scissors
Week 5: Yarn Gnomes:
- yarn in several colors of choice (inexpensive brands like Super Saver work perfectly)
- scissors
- empty toilet paper tube
- cardboard that is easy enough to cut (empty cereal box is perfect)
- a large bead to use as the gnome's nose
Week 6: Paper Mosaic:
- construction paper in various colors
- scissors or paper cutter
- glue stick
- pencil
Week 7: No sew pillow:
- 2 pieces of fleece in pattern/color of choice. They should be just a bit bigger than what you want your final pillow to be
- ruler
- pen
- scissors
- polyfil stuffing - a great inexpensive alternative is a $3 pillow from Walmart
Week 8: Sharpie Tie Dye:
-White cotton T-Shirt
-Sharpies in various colors of choice
-plastic cup
-rubber band (that will secure over the top of the cup)
-rubbing alcohol
-dropper/sprayer/spoon for the rubbing alcohol
Week 9: Recycled Change Purse Critters:
-acrylic paint in colors of choice
-zipper in color of choice
-glue (tacky glue or hot glue gun works best)
-scissors
-2 empty plastic 1L soda/drink bottles
Week 10: Salted Watercolors:
-liquid school glue (in a squeeze bottle)
-card stock in color of choice (will be the background)
-watercolor paints
-kosher salt
-paintbrush
-water
Week 11: Glue Drawing with Chalk:
-black paper
-liquid school glue (in a squeeze bottle)
-chalk (or chalk pastels) in various colors of choice (bright colors work best)
Week 12: DIY Window Clings:
-Food coloring
-liquid dish soap
-school glue
-simple printed images to trace
-paint brush
-small dishes or cups (one for each color desired)
-plastic wrap or plastic sleeve protector
Week 13: Hydro-dipping:
-THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE DONE OUTSIDE OR IN A WELL VENTILATED SPACE-
-Spray paint in several colors of choice
-5 gallon bucket
-hose/water source
-gloves (rubber kitchen gloves work great but latex/non-latex gloves will also work just fine)
-something to dip! This should be pre-taped and/or primed depending on what the item is. If you're unsure, please reach out. Ideas include water bottles, canvas sneakers, picture frames, etc...
Week 14: Straw Weaving:
- several straight drinking straws
-yarn in various colors of choice (inexpensive craft yarn like Super Savers is perfect for this)
-scissors
Week 15: Balloon Paint Pouring:
-canvas (I recommend a 5x7 or 8x10)
-tin pan (big enough to fit your canvas in. I like the disposable roaster pans from Dollar Tree.)
-3-5 colors of acrylic paint
-5 plastic cups
-Condiment/portion containers with lids - We use these to raise the canvas off of the bottom of the roaster pan. You can use blocks, empty spools, etc…whatever you have around that would work.
-Popsicle sticks
-white school glue
-water
-spoon or eye dropper
-several small balloons
-paintbrush
Week 16: Tissue Texture Painting:
-Toilet paper (inexpensive toilet paper will work perfectly for this) - plan for about a roll for every 2 colors (approximately)
-acrylic paint in colors of choice
-disposable cups (one for each color being used)
-tweezers
-canvas (I recommend a 5x7 or 8x10)
-pencil
-popsicle sticks
-liquid school glue
-bowl of waterExternal Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined February, 2019
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from Southern New Hampshire University
I am a homeschooling mom of five kids, ranging in age from ten to nineteen. We are diving into our 6th year of homeschool and we love it. I have a passion for both education and creativity and I love combining the two whenever I can. When I'm not teaching (my kids or someone else's), I run a business based purely on creativity and art.
Traveling (and 8 years of formal classes) gave me a handle on the Spanish language. I have a background in general education from 19 years of combined experience teaching in public and charter school settings, as well as tutoring one on one, ESL, and running various camps and activities. My experience ranges from childcare (infant) age all the way through high school age and includes work with neurodiverse and special needs students, as well as students with mental health issues.
I have a passion for, and educational background in Graphic Art/Design, however, my degrees are AA in Liberal Studies and a BA in General Studies with a concentration in Psychology. I am also certified in TESOL and Art Therapy.Reviews
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$4
weekly16 weeks
Completed by 1 learner
No live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
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