Mini Masterpieces! - A Surrealism Art Exploration for Kids!
This ongoing course aims to broaden your child's understanding and appreciation of abstract art while fostering their creative self-expression. We'll introduce famous artists, explore techniques and mediums, and create our own masterpieces!
Mrs. Wilson
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What's included
1 live meeting
1 in-class hours per weekClass Experience
Step right up to "Mini Masterpieces," an online art voyage where dreams and reality blend into a wonderful whirl of colors, shapes, and stories! This course dives into the mystifying and exhilarating world of surrealism. Does your child love to daydream, tell imaginative stories, or find the extraordinary in the everyday? Mini Masterpieces: A Surrealism Art Exploration for Kids! is an inviting and fun space to shape their visions into stunning works of art, using surrealism's fantastic approach. Every week, we will transform our ideas into reality through a new exciting project, encouraging artistic skills, creative thinking, and a fascination for the surreal. Weekly Project Breakdown: - Week 1: Dreamy Landscapes - We will create landscapes inspired by our dreams using mixed media. - Week 2: Magical Creatures- Let's design our own surreal creatures using collage techniques. - Week 3: Floating Worlds- Using watercolors, we'll paint scenes where the ordinary laws of gravity don't apply! - Week 4: Portraits with a Twist- We'll create self-portraits, but with surreal elements that express our unique personalities. - Week 5: Shadow Art - This week, we'll use objects and their shadows to create unexpected surreal scenes. - Week 6: Surreal Still Life- We'll create still life paintings with a surrealistic twist. - Week 7: Myths and Legends - Using stories of myths and legends, we'll create surreal scenes that blend reality and fantasy. - Week 8: Invisible Cities- Inspired by Italo Calvino's book, we'll design our own surreal cities. Each session introduces a new project and creative challenge. We will take inspiration from famous surrealists, like Salvador Dalí and René Magritte, but also from our dreams, stories, and limitless imaginations. Get ready to stretch your creative muscles, express your uniqueness, and dive into a world where anything is possible. Let's journey together into the exciting world of surrealism in "Magic and Masterpieces"! (Note: A list of materials for each project will be provided one week in advance. Most items are common household or craft supplies.)
Learning Goals
Artistic Expression: Students will learn to express their thoughts, emotions, and ideas through the creation of surreal art pieces.
Knowledge of Surrealism: By the end of the course, students will have a basic understanding of the surrealist art movement, its key artists, and its unique characteristics.
Creativity and Imagination: The course aims to stimulate students' imagination and foster their creativity, encouraging them to visualize and create beyond the confines of reality.
Technical Skills: Students will explore and learn various artistic techniques such as collage, mixed media, use of color and form, and manipulation of scale and perspective, among others.
Art Appreciation: Through studying the works of famous surrealists, students will develop a deeper appreciation for art and its various styles.
Critical Thinking: Students will learn to interpret and discuss surreal artworks, promoting critical thinking skills and visual literacy.
Confidence and Pride in Artistic Ability: Through creating and sharing their work, students will gain confidence in their artistic abilities and take pride in their creativity and achievements.
Understanding of Art and Emotion: Students will gain an understanding of how art can express complex thoughts and feelings, and learn how to apply this understanding to their own work.
Integration of Art and Storytelling: As they explore surrealism, students will learn how to tell stories through their art, creating pieces that reflect their personal experiences, dreams, and narratives.
Other Details
Supply List
Paper Pencils Markers Paint Pastels Crayons
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined August, 2023
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello artists! I'm an experienced art educator with over seven years of teaching art to students from k-12. I've guided a wide spectrum of art classes, from fundamental sketching to advanced artistic techniques.
My passion is helping young creatives like your minis explore the limitless corners of their imaginations through the power of art. I specialize in nurturing creativity, building artistic confidence, and bringing out the unique artistic voice in each of my students. I deeply believe in the transformative and empowering qualities of art and I'm excited to guide them through this journey as we venture into the captivating world of surrealism, where we will turn dreams into masterpieces together!
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Live Group Class
$18
weekly1x per week
60 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-7
3-10 learners per class
