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Masterpiece Academy: Drawing the Impressionists

Five lessons in making your own Impressionist-style mini-masterpieces, using these famous artists for inspiration!
Kristy Mankin
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What's included

5 live meetings
4 hrs 35 mins in-class hours
Homework
Some students may wish to use extra time to finish their artworks.

Class Experience

This is a "Summer Camp" class, so we'll meet several days in a row!  In each lesson, we'll look at the paintings of a great Impressionist painter, learn a little about their life, and use one of their masterpieces to inspire our own artwork!

Students will follow along with a teacher-led demonstration to create their own masterpieces using oil pastels. Together, we will create a beautiful artwork, step-by-step.  Although specific instruction will be provided, students are encouraged to add their own unique, creative details to their paintings & drawings.  

Throughout the four classes, we will cover a range of artistic techniques and subjects, which students can apply to artworks they create on their own!  Together we'll create landscapes and genre scenes (with people!) in the style of the masters.  

Here's our class syllabus:
Lesson 1:  Berthe Morisot-  "The Butterfly Hunt," 1874, watercolor painting
Lesson 2: Claude Monet-   "The Japanese Footbridge," 1899, oil pastel drawing
Lesson 2:  Mary Cassatt-  "Little Girl in a Blue Armchair," 1878,  watercolor painting
Lesson 4:   Berthe Morisot- "Girl in a Boat, with Geese," 1889, watercolor painting
Lesson 5:  Paul Signac- "The Pine Tree at Saint Tropez," 1909, oil pastel drawing

Although each demonstration will be finished by the end of class, students who work more slowly may need or wish to continue drawing after we have signed off for the day.  Everyone works at a different speed, and it's better to take our time than to rush!
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Learning Goals
Students will learn and practice drawing strategies, oil pastel techniques, and watercolor painting techniques.  We will learn about the characteristics of a new artist/artwork each day, and apply them to the artworks we create together.
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Parental Guidance
Younger students may need some help to set up their art space before class begins.
Supply List
- Oil pastels (recommend Pentel or Cray-Pas)
- Construction paper/drawing paper/cardstock, 9x12", in your choice of colors  (blue is always a safe bet!)

- Watercolor paper (Canson or Strathmore are dependable brands)
- Watercolor paints (Prang or Crayola for beginners; Van Gogh or Windsor & Newton if you want to get fancy!)
- Water cup, paper towels, paintbrush
 1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined September, 2019
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Teacher expertise and credentials
California Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
Texas Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
Master's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Nebraska at Kearney
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Texas Christian University
As a traditional classroom teacher, many of the lessons I designed were inspired by the work of master artists throughout history.  This class combines all of my very favorite things:  artist studies, art history, drawing, painting, and still leaves room for each student's unique creative spark.  I'm excited to share these quick, fun lessons with my students!

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$75

for 5 classes
1x per week, 5 weeks
55 min

Completed by 33 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
3-11 learners per class

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