In this 4 week self paced class we will learn about 4 different artists (Degas, Kahlo, Sisley and Munch) and create art pieces that are inspired by their work. We will talk about their genre of art, create pieces to be proud of, and learn about the artists through interactive games and scavenger hunts. 

Week 1 - Edgar Degas - We will discuss his life and the new genre at the time called Impressionism. We will talk about his ballerina pieces, and then students will create their own masterpiece using crayon and watercolor. We will talk about color, composition, creativity, and also the proper use of materials and clean up. The students will be able to create their piece based on one of his ballerina pieces, but in their own style and with their own personality and creativity. They will post pictures of their work on the classroom page so that we can give feedback and encouragement to each learner. 

Week 2 - Frida Kahlo - We will discuss his various works and her life as a woman painter (which was a big deal at the time). We will talk about her work and her struggles and her breakthroughs with her art. The students will create a Frida Kahlo painting based one of her last paintings a masterpiece called the Viva La Vida Watermelons using crayon and watercolor.  Students will also have a chance to do some fun extra games with each other that involve her work and her life. 

Week 3 - Alfred Sisley - We will have fun exploring the artist Alfred Sisley. We will have fun looking at his bold use of color and his not as well known role in the Impressionist movement . We will re-create one of his beautiful landscapes using crayon and watercolor and students will have fun adding their own creativity to their piece. We will play a few interactive games that are Impressionist themed as well as interaction with their art pieces with each other and the teacher. 

Week 4 - During this week we will look at the Scandinavian artist Edvard Munch. We will look at his interesting life (age appropriate of course) and how he created his post-impressionism and expressionism pieces. We will discuss these eras of art and our opinions on this genre of art. We will re-create his piece called The Scream using watercolor and crayon. We will do a some fun activities related to the artist during the week.

The classes will be step by step allowing time for each learner to create their piece and be proud of what they create. The videos will be clear and provide at least 2 angles.

No experience is needed, but some parental help could be needed with the painting parts if the student is younger. 

Please look at the supplies list for everything needed for these lessons!