Let's Create: An Inspiration Journal JR (FLEX)
In this 6 week FLEX class we will start and develop an important tool for any budding artist, an inspiration journal!
Sharon
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(77)
What's included
Class Experience
In this flexible schedule art course learners will create and develop an inspiration journal, an important tool for all creative artists. Using drawing exercises, demonstrations, collections and sharing of resources in the classroom, learners will discover the elements of art and design each week including line, shape, color, value, form, texture, and space. Week #1 - Starting our inspiration journal - what is it for and how do we use it? Week #2 - Let's study line. Are there lines in the real world? Let's talk about how lines are important to art. Week #3 - Identifying and using shape in art. How shape builds composition. Week #4 - Colour and Value . Looking at colour wheels and value scales and how they make us feel. Week #5 - Lets look at form and space and how they create visual harmony! Week #6 - Totally Textured - using drawing techniques to create texture. How the class will be structured: Each week learners will be given video demonstrations, prompts for discussion via flipgrid, and collaborative activities via nearpod. Learners will work through the exercises with each other to explore the weekly learning focus and share that work in the classroom. Learners to this classroom will want to be comfortable with posting photos and videos and parental assistance may be needed to navigate the tech for some learners. Learners will be expected to seek out materials in their lives such as old photos, magazines to cut and tear, fabric scraps, print outs from online resources, and so on. Parental guidance will be strongly urged for collection and repurpose of materials. In this program we will draw inspiration from the world around us and we will talk about the elements of art that we like to create and explore.
Learning Goals
Learners will use real world influences to discover the elements of art and design including line, shape, color, value, form, texture, and space. Learners will explore why these elements are important to art practice and develop a method for documenting and maintaining creative brainstorming through the use of an inspiration journal.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Learners will be expected to seek out materials in their lives such as old photos, magazines to cut and tear, fabric scraps, print outs from online resources, and so on. Parental guidance will be strongly urged for collection and repurpose of materials.
Learners will be expected to share exercises to the classroom via photos and video and parental assistance to navigate the tech may be required for some learners.
Supply List
Learners will want to have: A new 5-7 or 8x10 sketchbook Drawing items such as pencils erasers, rulers, pencil crayons, markers, etc. Access to magazine, photos (or photo copies) and found items plus glue and tape.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
- Nearpod
- Flipgrid
Teacher expertise and credentials
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NOTICE OF HOURS:
---> Does it look like nothing is on the calendar? Mrs. Ross teaches many private lessons and flex classes that aren't always shown on the calendar. Reach out if you don't see what you are looking for.
----> Mrs. Ross will be running self paced courses through Summer months. Mrs. Ross's live classes, lessons, and tutoring for the 2024/25 school year will begin during the second week of September. Spots are filling up so please inquire as early as possible. Fall schedule will be solidified Mid August for the following fall term.
---> Have a question? No form replies, personal replies in 24-48 hours.
----> Questions about art supplies and resources? I'm happy to chat any time. I'm here to support your learners' art goals even in between sessions/classes.
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" With a focus on traditional media, old and new art techniques and a core understanding of the principals and elements of art and design, I strive to give learners the tools they need to not only be successful artists but to facilitate the ability to apply those tools to creative thinking and discovery outside the classroom. In this classroom we are co-learners and we explore the course material together. " - Sharon Ross
Sharon is a professional fine artist/illustrator who has been teaching studio curriculum on Outschool for 6 years . Prior to bringing her art and art technique programs to Outschool she taught in schools, community centers, and private studios dating back to 2006.
Sharon has illustrated FOUR published children’s books, as well as a few that never made it to print. Check out her newest picture book "Refin Builds A Rocket Ship".
When she isn’t sharing her passion for the arts with learners on Outschool Sharon is creating work in as many different mediums as she can get her hands on.. Sharon's classes are rooted in Reggio philosophies and strives to equip learners with the tools they need to be successful in AND outside the classroom.
"Fun facts: I have lived in two countries, four states, one province, and ten cities!
I am a mom to two young boys have an endless supply of crayons and paint.
Welcome to my classroom! I look forward to learning with you."Reviews
Live Group Class
$8
weekly6 weeks
Completed by 3 learners
No live video meetings
Ages: 7-10
