Making Art to Support Voting
In this one-time class, students will learn non-partisan information about the voting process, and make postcards and posters.
ArtWell.studio
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(46)
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
This one-time class is for learners to support the voting process by making postcards that can be sent to an organization that mails them to voters (such as postcardstovoters.org). Learners can also make posters that they can post with parental permission. With the voting process being so talked about this year, students will learn more about what it is and why it's important. This is a non-partisan class, so there is no focus on candidates or parties – just on the voting process itself. Voting process information will be followed by images of art made to support voting: on postcards, fashion, murals, posters. Materials needed include paper the weight of thin cardboard cut to postcard size (3.5” x 5”) or poster size and art materials that the learner chooses. Art mediums can include paint, markers, drawing pencils, crayons. Learners are welcome to cut their postcards to size during class. This is an opportunity for learners to engage in the voting process! NOTE: The postcard image is from MomsRising.org – another organization that mails postcards.
Learning Goals
Students learn about the voting process in a non-partisan format and will make art that supports the voting process.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Parents will need to mail the postcards to any organizations they choose that will then mail them to voters. A list of organizations will be provided. Parents should also oversee any posters that learners may want to put up.
Supply List
Cardboard or heavy paper about 0.007 to 0.016 inches thick. It can be cut before class to between 3.5" x 5" and 4" x 6". Students can also cut them during class but will need a ruler. If students want to make a poster, any size is fine. Students should use any art materials they like to use, such as paint, markers, crayons, pens, colored pencils etc.
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
I'm an art teacher with a background in social and emotional learning. I highly value using art to communicate important social ideas. I also respect personal choice and will dissuade students from talking about individual candidates.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$12
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
3-12 learners per class
