Space Art Camp: Learn about Space & NASA's Artists, and Paint Outer Space Art!
In this exciting STEAM project, we'll learn about NASA's artists and facts about our solar system and outer space as well as how to use watercolor paint techniques and color mixing to create 3-D effects and more!
Ms. Katee MA.Ed Art, Watercolor Painting, Drawing
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What's included
3 live meetings
2 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Learners will explore a wide range of topics in both art and science in this exciting mixed media project! We will focus on the work of NASA artists who create the amazing illustrations that NASA uses to showcase their new discoveries. In our first meeting, we will discuss what information the NASA artists use to create their art and how scientific data informs their illustrations. We will also learn why NASA needs to rely on artists' renderings of new discoveries, rather than photographs, and what purpose the artwork serves. We will be designing our compositions for our own space art, learning how to create a highlight to make a sphere appear 3-D, and practicing watercolor paint techniques.
In our second class, we will discuss more facts about the planets in our solar system and the differences between a planet and a dwarf planet. We will then use our watercolor paint techniques to add color to our planets using our imaginations or working from images of real planets - whichever the artist prefers!
In our third class, we will be learning information about nebulae, solar systems, galaxies, comets, asteroids, and more as we complete our backgrounds using techniques with chalk pastels, colored pencils or crayons. Learners will be encouraged to share and discuss their artwork with the class if they feel comfortable doing so!
I always focus on building skills, self-confidence, and personal artistic expression in all of my classes. My teaching style is fun, easy going, patient and encouraging and all levels of artistic ability are welcome!Other Details
Supply List
Large piece of heavyweight white paper about 12 x 18 inches, and large piece of black paper (preferably the same size as white paper) (You could also use the matte side of a black poster board or two smaller sheets of black paper taped together:)),
Extra paper for watercolor practice - 2 or 3 sheets
pencil
circle shaped objects in a variety of sizes (to trace)
watercolor paints, paint brushes, water cup, paper towel
crayons or colored pencils
glue and scissors
Optional: White Tempera or acrylic paint
Optional: Oil Pastels or Chalk (Soft) Pastels
For Chalk Pastels (also called soft pastels) I highly recommend Faber-Castell Creative Studio Soft Pastel Mini Sticks -https://www.amazon.com/Faber-Castel-FC128224-Creative-Crayons-Assorted/dp/B000OMMN4A/ref=sr_1_3?crid=31ZC8NB6F049X&keywords=faber+castell+soft+pastel&qid=1643826221&s=arts-crafts&sprefix=faber+castell+soft+pastel%2Carts-crafts%2C88&sr=1-3External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2021
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428reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Georgia
Hello everyone! I am Katee Gebo and I'm passionate about teaching art! My number one priority is to nurture the personal creativity of my students and foster their love for art! I want every child to be confident in the knowledge that they are already wonderful artists and have amazing ideas to share through their art! (This is absoluteIy true - I am blown away and inspired by the ideas and creativity of my learners every day!)
I have been a certified art teacher for 20 years and have a Bachelor's degree in Fine Art and a Master's degree in Art Education. I am also a working artist. My favorite media has always been oil paint, although I have really been enjoying exploring my work with ink and watercolors too!
I love to use art to foster children’s natural critical and creative thinking and communication skills. While creating art, we will also be learning about different artists, historical events, and different cultures. I believe that almost anything can be taught through art in a fun and engaging manner. I have loved seeing the knowledge, thoughtfulness, communication skills, artistic skills, and creativity of my students blossom during my art classes at Virtual da Vinci Online Art Academy, and now at Outschool!
As a teacher, I am much more concerned with the process, not the product. I often focus on abstract and non-objective art, (especially with younger students) and a variety of artists, so that children do not become overly concerned with imitating the representational art of adults and feel discouraged if their work is not realistic. I work on skills for realism as well, but I focus on learning how to observe carefully what you really see rather than a "how to draw" or "directed drawing" approach so that children gain the skills and confidence they need to create their own unique art that is meaningful and personal to them.
My goal in teaching art is for children to learn to view themselves as creative artists with interesting ideas, develop skills and self-confidence in their abilities, learn how to express themselves visually, and to be persistent, make mistakes, take chances, and, most of all, have fun!!!Reviews
Live Group Class
$36
for 3 classes3x per week, 1 week
50 min
Completed by 15 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
1-8 learners per class
