In this 4 week flexible schedule class we will learn about 4 different artists (Henri Matisse, Georgia Okeeffe, Vincent Van Gogh and David Hockney) 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. 

Learners will post pictures and/or video of their work (and their works in progress) on the classroom page so that fellow learners and the teacher can give feedback and encouragement on their pieces. It will be uplifting and helpful to the students and peer feedback will be fun! 
Students will also engage with each other with interactive online games, scavenger hunts, fun trivia and games about the artists we will be talking about each week!  
Here are the highlights for each week! 

Week 1 - Henri Matisse - We will discuss his life and his influence on the Fauvism movement.  We will discuss his piece called Cat With the Red Fish and students will then create their own masterpiece using crayon and watercolor based on his painting. 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 art based on this painting, 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. We will do some interactive online games and do some trivia games related to the artist.

Week 2 - Georgia O'keeffe - We will talk about her life as an female American artist and some of her most famous works. We will discuss her artwork of the American Southwest and the influence it had on the art of the time period. She is an intriguing artist that left her mark in the American artist landscape. We will recreate one of her flower pieces ,and look at her use of light and blending in this beautiful painting. We will have some fun facts and online game interaction, and discussions during the week. 

Week 3 - Vincent Van Gogh - We will have fun exploring the artist Vincent Van Gogh. We will be looking at his painting called Wheat Field with Crows. We will re-create his beautiful artwork 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 Van Gogh themed as well as interaction with their art pieces with each other and the teacher. 

Week 4 - David Hockney - During this week we will look at the modern day British artist David Hockney He is a artist that is still alive and painting to this day. He uses bright colors and large canvases to create beautiful masterpieces with vibrant color. We will do some puzzles related to this artist and the era. Interaction and discussion is expected. 

The classes will be step by step allowing time for each learner to create their art 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!