Making Art About the Environment (Includes Presentation of Woman Artists)
In this 2 day week long class, kids will learn about artists that respond to environmental issues - and then make their own environmental art.
ArtWell.studio
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(46)
What's included
2 live meetings
1 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Kids will learn about public artists that are making art regarding environmental issues. They will then make art themselves to reflect their own concerns about the environment. The first day will include a presentation of women public artists that make murals in response to environmental issues. We will discuss why some artists make work for public space versus for a gallery. Kids will then make a painting(s) to reflect their own thoughts about the environment. There will be a discussion about posting it outside (with permission). The second day focuses on public environmental sculpture using recycled materials. There will be a presentation of works, discussion, followed by students making their own public art sculpture using found/recycled materials. Kids will learn how art can have a positive affect on themselves and others. How art can be used to connect us, and to communicate. Projects will be designed to include SEL (Social and Emotional Learning) components such as Self-Awareness and Relationship skills. The class is a one week, two-day TU/TH class. The main focus is on process, not product.
Learning Goals
Students learn about public art; murals and sculpture, and how art reflects society. They will learn about environmental art and environmental issues such as recycling. They will also learn about how art can solve problems and communicate important issues.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Parents will need to support their kids in finding materials to recycle into art and advise them on if/where they should place their art in the public space.
Supply List
A supply list will be posted in the classroom after sign up but for the first day, each student needs: 1. Two sheets of large poster paper or board. The average size is about about 20" x 22". Regular paper taped together is fine too. 2. Markers Please start collecting objects around the house that would be put in the trash, but are clean and safe to touch to use for the second day.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
4.8
46reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
My MFA, as well as my teacher training, included coursework in public art, social practice, social equity and I've taken many courses in SEL. I've been teaching in these areas for 20+ years.Reviews
Live Group Class
$25
for 2 classes2x per week, 1 week
50 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
3-8 learners per class
