Mixed Media Art Class for Ages 7-10
In this class, learners will be introduced and engaged in making creative, colorful works of art in an inspired and supportive environment; ideal for beginners.
Lórien Eck, M.Ed.
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(202)
What's included
15 live meetings
15 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Gather up all of the art materials as listed in the Materials section. Plan ahead in time to procure any art supply purchases for things that you do not already have at home. ACTIVITY TO DO TO PREPARE TO HAVE READY BEFORE 1ST CLASS: Gather Collage Materials: Look around your home and collect any decorative paper, magazines, fabric swatches, construction paper, wax paper, newspapers, book illustrations, printed images from the internet, wrapping paper, etc. **From those, cut or tear out a variety of shapes, colors, and most importantly, as you are selecting them, have a specific COLOR scheme (grouping) in mind. The size of these pieces can be about the size of the palm of your hand- have about 10 pieces. Save these items in a folder/zip-lock bag ready to use in our semester class.Assessment
Learner progress will be accessed in a formative way by sharing work in progress with the teacher in the class meeting. Learner progress will be assessed in a summative way by sharing and speaking about their artworks with each other as a group at the end the class.Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
Beginner Level
My learners will be engaged in hands-on learning activities and get to interact with myself and each other in every class meeting. The structure of this class is a combination of teacher guided step-by-step instruction, demonstration, independent practice and interacting with each other through discussion. The classroom space is inclusive, one in which each student will feel safe, understood, respected and valued. *Siblings and/or co-learners must be enrolled to attend and participate in the class. Semester Course Curriculum: Each live class weekly meeting in our , we will actively engage hands-on in the creative process each day using our basic art supplies, our imagination and fun social interaction. Students will learn an array of art making skills that they can build on as a lifelong learning journey. This is a an appropriate foundations art class for beginners and artists of all levels. Each week, we will focus on a different art medium and in each class meeting we will create a new, original artwork together, do some sharing and socialize. Week 1: Welcome to my class! Introductions, Ice-Breaker and Art Lesson Who am I Art? Week 2: Introduction to Paper Arts - Circle Collage Week 3: Paper Arts - Paper Weaving Week 4: Paper Arts - Mixed Media Collage Week 5: Introduction to Drawing- Line Design Week 6: Drawing - Directed Line Drawing- Portrait Week 7: Drawing - Drawing a Self-Portrait Week 8: Introduction to Painting- Mixing Paints with Painted Papers Week 9: Painting- Painted paper +Experimenting with Textures Week 10: Painting- Silhouette Landscape Week 11: Intro to Drawing & Rendering with Oil Pastels- Georgia O'Keefe Inspired Art Week 12: - Drawing & Rendering with Oil Pastels- Abstract artwork Week 13: Intro to Watercolor Painting: Techniques and Skill building Week 14: Watercolor Painting: Seasonal Artwork and Skill building 1 Week 15: Watercolor Painting: Seasonal Artwork Skill building 2 We will be using a wide variety of art media/materials throughout this 16-week Semester course; review the list of suggested supplies in this class listing. Feel free to reach out with any questions, anytime. Be ready to start with all of your art supplies and work area set up; we will be starting promptly at the scheduled class time.
Learning Goals
This class is for aspiring artists who aren't afraid of getting a little messy and to express themselves creatively through art making. Students will create original works of art that reflect their feelings and unique individuality.Overall, participating in this class series, students will have improved their fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, enhanced focus, visual and spatial relationship skills and feel a sense of pride and accomplishment.
Other Details
Supply List
WELCOME! Art Supplies List: PAINTS: + Watercolor Paints- (set comes with a palette) and Tempera Paints + palette or paper plate CRAYONS + Crayons - 64 colors set - can be Washable or other varieties, shapes, etc. PAPERS: + White drawing paper letter size or 9 X 12 inches + Colored construction paper, variety pack of rainbow colors + Letter size cardstock paper + Watercolor paper* 9X12 inches is a recommended size for our projects *I highly suggest having watercolor paper and/or heavy-weight paper, as it is designed to hold water and paint and will not buckle or warp. Watercolor paper is 90-140lb weight paper. BRUSHES: + A variety of paint brushes sizes and shapes - watercolor brushes (soft bristles) - other brushes are good for tempera paints ART TOOLS: + Paste stick and white glue + Scissors + Collage materials (colored papers, magazine cut-outs etc) + Water container - can be an up-cycled yogurt container, jar, etc. + paper towel sheets + sharpened pencil/eraser + Some Q-tips (10) + newspaper or plastic table cloth to cover your work area, table top. + Apron (can be a re-purposed cooking apron) + Blue painters tape OR washi tape A note to students and parents: Please be ready to start with all of your art supplies and have your work area set up near you; we will be starting promptly at the scheduled class time each day. Thank you!
1 file available upon enrollment
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2020
5.0
202reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
California Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from St. Lawrence University
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from San Francisco State University
I am offering this class series because I love color in all of it's forms and introducing my students to the art of watercolors brings me much joy. I love creating something beautiful that didn’t exist ever before! I have been making art since I was three-years old and grew up in a home environment where creativity was a way of life.
I’ve always been creative and interested in colors, textures, textiles, fashion design and traveling the globe appreciating diverse cultures. I am inspired by nature, the cosmos and color most of all! To me, making art, expressing myself creatively and teaching others to do that, are as natural as breathing. Kids of all ages love my inspired, relaxed and energetic style of teaching art. I have been teaching art in formal settings for over 20 years.
I look forward to having the opportunity to meet and create art together.Reviews
Live Group Class
$25
weekly or $375 for 15 classes1x per week, 15 weeks
60 min
Completed by 13 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-10
5-9 learners per class
