Weekly Printmaking for the Young Child: Ages 6-8
This course consists of a series of classes exploring various techniques in printmaking, which covers the use of gel printing, linoleum, and other readily available material used to make prints
Sylvette Frazier: Art & Nature Classes, M.A.Ed.
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5.0
Number of reviews:(54)
What's included
7 live meetings
5 hrs 15 mins in-class hoursProjects
1 hour per week. Learners might need to spend time outside of class meetings to work on their printing plates in the last few weekly sessionCertificate of Completion
I will send a certificate of completion upon request after our last class meetingClass Experience
US Grade 1 - 4
Beginner Level
Printmaking is an artform for discovery. The materials are readily available and generally inexpensive. Printmaking encourages the learner to invent and experiment; also presents the challenge for simple, direct expression. In this course, we will focus weekly on various printmaking techniques: using a brayer to create prints, exploring different tools and printmaking papers as well as working with a variety of printing surfaces. No experience is required- these projects are designed to introduce children to the artform of printmaking, encouraging creativity, imagination and exploration with every learner. Learners might need to spend additional time outside from class meetings to work on their printing plates during the last few sessions of this course. We will be using non-toxic water-based printing inks, paints, brayers and a lot of paper. We will explore using common craft materials: cardboard & tape as well as printingmaking blocks: gel and linoleum. We will learn about what a ghost print is and how to make one as well as learning how to make a linoleum print. A detailed material list with resources will be provided upon registration, as well as listed weekly in the classroom and syllabus. Join us, make new friends and have fun discovering and working with this artform! -
Learning Goals
Learners will gain understanding of this art practice.Learners will exercise their creativity while exploring this form of art making.
Syllabus
7 Lessons
over 7 WeeksLesson 1:
Styrofoam Prints
Please see Classroom Suggested Materials List: we will use a items such as- Styrofoam plate or veggie/fruit tray, pointy wooden stick such as a wood skewers, brayer, acrylic paints, paper 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Cardboard/Foam Print
Please see Classroom Suggested Materials List: we will use a items such as- Cardboard, foam sheets, foam stickers, tape, paper, paints, brayer 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Monoprints & Twin Prints
Please see Classroom Suggested Materials List: we will use a items such as Cookie Sheet, eraser head on top of pencil, paper, acrylic paints, brayer 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Gel Prints & Ghost Print
Please see Classroom Suggested Materials List: we will use a items such as- Paper, acrylic paint, gel printing pad, gel brayer and natural leaves, and/or garden weeds 45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This printmaking course will use a lot of paper for our weekly projects. Some paper to consider for your child to explore printing could be newspaper, newsprint, paper from magazines, tissue paper, paper grocery bags, colored construction paper, traditional white printing paper. Please ensure that you order in advance the necessary printmaking tools and be nearby for additional guidance during the last few sessions for printing with lino blocks. Please purchase a Bench Hook for your learner.
Parental Guidance needed for use of scissors, gathering supplies for class, preparing studio space with appropriate table/floor protection for messes and spills, as well as aprons/cover-ups for children's clothing.
Supply List
We will be using non-toxic water-based acrylic paints, printmaking inks, printmaking tools and simple brayer and a lot of paper. A detailed material list with resources will be provided upon registration, as well as listed weekly in the classroom.
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
California Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
California Teaching Certificate
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from California State University Los Angeles
Bachelor's Degree in Science from California State University Los Angeles
My name is Sylvette Frazier, I am an Educator, an Artist, and Nature Pedagogist, specializing in Early Childhood Education. I have been in the field of education for several decades working in a variety of capacities and roles (Atelierista, Teaching Artist, Preschool Teacher, Program Manager) with children between the ages of 3-11. During the last several years, I have been designing art & nature-based programs through my business: Connecting Children to Art in Nature, to ignite curiosity about nature and facilitate experiences for children and their families to express themselves in a variety of artistic formats. I have experienced much success in my career in past years; such as awarded with an Artist in Residence Grant from the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs. I have a Master of the Arts Degree in Early Childhood/Primary Education, a Bachelor Degree in Child Development, Program Director Permit for Preschools from the CA Commission on Teacher Credentialing, IB PYP Certification in Teaching and Learning. I am also a National Geographic Certified Educator.
As a working Teaching Artist for the last ten years, my work with young children lends well to the Reggio-Emilia pedagogy of dedicating time to pursue creative work in an Atelier (a creative studio). I enjoy working with children to foster their artistic development of the elements of art & design, and the exploration of materials to use as artistic expression.Reviews
Live Group Course
$18
weekly1x per week, 7 weeks
45 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-8
1-8 learners per class
