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Watercolor Painting Techniques Art Class for Visual Journals or Sketchbooks
Benjamin Corey's Creative Curriculum Coop
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This 1-week art class teaches students to repurpose a used hardback book through collaging techniques turning each page into a work of art. This lesson focuses on 9 watercolors techniques to use in their visual journal.
Class experience
US Grade 8 - 11
Beginner Level
With this visual journal, also called junk journals, mixed media art class, you will be introduced to nine watercolor techniques. You can stick with only watercolors this week or incorporate other materials into your painting to create a collage. A collage is a work of art created by bringing flat materials together and layering them, such as magazine images, photographs, text, pattern paper, and more. Through your visual journal, you will express yourself creatively while experimenting with...
1 lesson//1 Week
Week 1Lesson 1How to Use WatercolorsStudents are introduced to the traditional art material, watercolor. A demo video is included that shows nine ways watercolor can be used in their visual journal. A reference guide is also included to help guide students as they work in their visual journals this week.
Students will develop an understanding of how to use watercolor in their visual journal through nine techniques. Students will create one page in their visual journal, but will complete the class with knowledge and techniques they can apply to future works of art.
I can't remember not having art in my life. I was raised by an art teacher, got my bachelor's and master's in art education, taught art-focused summer camps, volunteered in art classrooms, and taught high school art for over 12 years. Now I develop art lessons and curriculums for other teachers or homeschool parents to implement in their art classrooms. I love the flexibility virtual teaching offers me while still allowing me to be involved in education. Please reach out anytime with questions or comments!
Homework Offered
Once the demo videos and materials have been reviewed students have the opportunity to use the material and technique in their own visual journal that week.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
If you haven't taken my Introduction to visual journals class, that is the best starting point. You can sign up for the one-week intro here: http://bit.ly/48qqrpc or the full 4-week intro here: https://bit.ly/4axM3Sn
-A used, hardback book -Watercolor paint -Water cups and water -Paintbrushes Optional materials students may want to use in addition to watercolors: -Magazines that can be cut up -Glue (Elmer’s glue or Mod Podge is best) -Scissors
Students will control what the subject matter is in their own artwork and I don't show anything that could be upsetting or above a G rating. Students may need to use supplies such as scissors, supervision may be needed.
Nothing is required outside of Outschool to complete the assignment. However, it is helpful for students to be able to search for visual journal inspiration on Pinterest, YouTube, or similar.
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Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(4,479)
The Creative Curriculum Cooperative is a community of online educators dedicated to bringing our unique creative interests to the academic subjects we love to teach. We are experienced educators that guide learners through making everything from...
Self-Paced Class
$18
for all content1 pre-recorded lesson
1 week of teacher support
Choose your start date
1 year of access to the content
Ages: 13-17
