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Paint the Flowers of Impressionism: An Art and Art History Camp
Class experience
Calling all young artists! Are you ready to embark on a dazzling journey through the world of Impressionism? This exciting online art camp will take you on a five-day adventure where you'll meet some of the movement's most famous artists and learn their secrets to creating light-filled, vibrant masterpieces! Each Lesson Includes: A Fun Video Lesson with a Step-by-Step Art Project: Meet a legendary Impressionist artist like Edward Manet or Vincent van Gogh! Discover their unique styles and...
5 lessons//5 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Blooming with ManetLearn about Edouard Manet, a pioneer of both Realism and Impressionism. Explore the element of "Value" and use oil pastels, black construction paper, and vibrant acrylic or tempera paints to create your own beautiful bouquet, just like Manet!Week 2Lesson 2Van Gogh's Swirling IrisesStep into the world of Vincent van Gogh and learn about his expressive style. Explore the use of color and brushstrokes to capture the movement and energy of his famous irises. Oil pastels and acrylic or tempera paint in blue, yellow, white, black, and mint green or blue green will help you create your own swirling masterpiece!Week 3Lesson 3Renoir's Delightful PeoniesJoin Pierre-Auguste Renoir and discover his love for light and color. We'll explore "Line" as an element and get creative with a mixed-media project using oil pastels, watercolors, and construction paper. Get ready to design a vibrant vase overflowing with colorful peonies!Week 4Lesson 4Delicate Roses with MorisotLearn about Berthe Morisot's Impressionistic style, known for its delicate brushstrokes and soft color palettes. Use primary colors of tempera or acrylic paint, red, yellow, and blue, plus white and black. I also have a light pink/peach color I use, but it's not required. Explore color mixing to create a trio of exquisite roses in a vase, just like Morisot!Week 5Lesson 5Pissarro's Colorful BouquetCamille Pissarro awaits! Explore his use of color and light with oil pastels and watercolors. Create a vibrant tabletop still life with a stunning bouquet of flowers, inspired by Pissarro's masterpieces!
- Learn to use various art media and how and why to incorporate the elements of art and principles of design.
Homework Offered
No assigned homework, though artists are encouraged to continue practicing their new skills.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
For this class, artists will need: Mixed media paper in a large size such as 12x18 Construction paper in various colors/sizes scissors glue Sharpee marker (or other waterproof marker) Watercolor pan set Chalk pastels Oil Pastels Tempera paint in at least the primary colors (red, yellow, blue) and black and white
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Doctoral Degree
Arizona Teaching Certificate
Hello! I can't wait to learn and share with you! I have a bachelors degree in history, a doctorate in law, and certifications in photography and therepeudic art . I love learning, and teaching others. I am a mom to 5 amazing kids, ages 17, 15,...
Self-Paced Class
$15
weekly or $75 for all content5 pre-recorded lessons
5 weeks of teacher support
Choose your start date
1 year of access to the content
Completed by 9 learners
Ages: 9-14