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Let's Make a Diorama Today!

Create your own diorama from start to finish, with household art and craft supplies, recyclables, and found objects.
Ms. May Louise
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(26)
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What's included

1 live meeting
1 hrs 30 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

Dioramas are exciting to make, and fun to play with!
In this course learners each choose their own theme, and make a miniature 3-D scene with teacher guidance.
Steps and techniques are demonstrated; then clearly explained as each learner constructs their own project.
Learners discuss their ideas and ask questions as they go along, and the teacher checks in often, to provide assistance where needed.  Prior experience in drawing and using scissors, glue, tape and paint is helpful, but not required.

1, Planning - Learners each share their chosen topic, draw their ideas for the project, and begin to create a base or frame.
2, Backdrop and Landforms - Learners each paint a paper backdrop and create 2-D stand-up features such as hills.
3, Plants, Animals and People - Learners draw, colour, cut out and begin to place 2-D characters and details into their scenes.
4, Assembly, Finishing Touches and Sharing - Learners make repairs, tidy their creations, and complete them with found objects.
5, Sharing - Each learner shows off their diorama, answers questions from their classmates, and makes positive comments about others' projects.
Learning Goals
Learners will practice fine motor skills in handling scissors, glue, tape and paint.  They will problem solve, and will consider foreground, middle ground and background as they use their imaginations and resourcefulness to create their 3-D scenes.
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Parental Guidance
Parent supervision is advised, to guide younger learners in the safe use of sharp tools such as scissors and staplers.
Supply List
Each learner will need a base, such as one of the following:
- shoe box; tissue box; dollar-store tin box; clean pizza box; take-out tray or lid; large paper plate; egg carton lid; round hat box; 
plastic bucket; flat piece of sturdy cardboard

Required supplies for decorating:
- Scissors
- Glue stick
- White glue
- Tape (all kinds)
- Paint and brushes
- Crayons and markers
- White and coloured paper
- White and coloured cardstock

Optional:
- Fasteners, such as stapler; clips
- Recycled materials 
- Craft items, such as pom poms; corks; ribbon; yarn; streamers; fabric
- Natural objects, such as twigs; evergreen cones; acorns; nuts; shells; pebbles
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
The websites artfulparent.com, feltmagnet.com, artistshelpingchildren.org and rainbowprintables.com provided source material for planning this course.
Joined February, 2022
5.0
26reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Education from Antioch University New England, NH
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from University of Alberta, Canada
In my thirty years of experience in elementary classrooms I particularly enjoyed teaching art and music.  Projects for academic topics often included a drawing, painting, clay model, or 3D construction.  I am delighted to engage with young learners on Outschool, and guide them through the process of making a 3D diorama on a topic of their choice!

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Meets once
90 min

Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
2-6 learners per class

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