Tessellations, an Introductory Class: Art, Math & the Magic of Pattern (13-16yo)

In this single session class, we'll explore and demystify the concepts behind the amazing interlocking patterns called tessellations, and you'll start to create your own tessellations!

Stephanie Krause: Your Think-Outside-the-Box Guide

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55 minutes

per class

Meets once

13-16

year olds

3-9

learners per class

per learner

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Meets once at a scheduled time

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Class Experience

THIS SECTION IS INTENDED FOR LEARNERS AGES 13-16 - if your learner is younger, please register for the 8-12 class, thank you!

How did pattern-master M.C. Escher create his artwork? How did Islamic artists create infinite, complex patterns that seem to continue on forever? It's not as impossible as it looks! Tessellations, the interlocking, repeated patterns, are behind the magic.

Tessellations elicit wonder in their complexity. In this introductory class, we'll demystify how they work by...

I've been working as a teaching artist in NYC for more than 20 years. I have always adored Escher's work and spent hours looking at it when I was younger. Part of its appeal for me is these incredible interlocking tessellations! I love the idea of opening the door for students to understand a bit more how Escher and other artists create them, and to helping them to create their own.

As mentioned, they won't completely finish their project in class with me. I hope they'll want to see it through after class!

SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR CLASS:
**-At least two 3"x3" square pieces of cardstock (you can cut from an index card or file folder or very lightweight food box) - something that is heavier-weight, yet still easy enough for your child to cut on their own, since they'll be cutting into this to make their tessellation templates. (If you have more than two, they can explore more tessellations on their own after class.) (PLEASE NOTE: this really needs to be a very sturdy paper or cardstock. You can't make an effective template using regular lightweight paper.) Learners may only use one, but if they have more than one, they can create different pieces and choose their favorite.
-Scissors
-Scotch tape
-A pencil
-A few sheets of white paper on which to draw/color their tessellating patterns - at least 8.5"x11". Ideally, construction/drawing paper, so it'll take color nicely, but printer paper will work if that's all you have!
-Colored pencils or markers for decorating

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

55 minutes per week in class, and maybe some time outside of class.

Scissors will be used.

Teacher

Stephanie Krause: Your Think-Outside-the-Box Guide

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Lives in the United States

Teaching artist, illustrator, museum educator. Inspiring a love of art and art-making!

327 total reviews

251 completed classes

About Me

Calling all art explorers! The act of creation shouldn't be limited to professional artists. Artistic expression is for EVERYONE - something you should feel entitled to do, without judgment, your whole life long. Unfortunately, many of us have...