This 15 week art club allows students to explore different art mediums and projects in a low-pressure, student-centered environment. Each week students will complete a different art project with step-by-step teacher guidance. Students are encouraged to add their own unique flair to each project through color choices and other project variations.

This course is offered for Fall (Sept. - Dec.) and Spring (Jan. - Apr.) semesters so that students may have a full year of art! Project lists by semester are noted below.

This course is also offered as an ongoing class found here: https://outschool.com/classes/after-school-art-club-for-ages-8-12-NUEKsEwa?usid=yE75JKxa&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

No previous art experience is required. Students should be able to hold a paintbrush, utilize coloring supplies, and operate scissors with or without adult assistance. Younger students or those with learning differences may require adult assistance. Please let me know of any accommodations before class begins.

Project and supply lists will be posted to the classroom at least one week in advance. Projects include drawing, painting, abstract art, paper crafts, and texture exploration.

The following supply list is intended to give parents an idea of what items may be needed each week. A detailed supply list will be provided at least one week in advance - Typically 2 or 3 weeks in advance.

Basic student supply list:
Art pad/art quality paper (anything thicker than printer paper) - 11x14 is recommended
Pencil with eraser
Markers/Crayons/Colored pencils
Black Sharpie
Construction paper
Acrylic paint (craft paint works well!)
Watercolor paint
Paintbrushes in various sizes
Scissors
Glue

FALL SEMESTER PROJECT LIST (SEPT. - DEC.):
Week 1: Painted Paper
We will use this paper again in future projects, so hold on to it!
We will need:
2 sheets of art paper (8x10 or larger, I use 11x14)
a paintbrush, water and paper towel
acrylic or watercolor paint in the following colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple

Week 2: Polar Bear Directed Drawing
Large sheet of art paper (I use 11x14)
Pencil with eraser
Black marker
Coloring supplies (I will demonstrate some basic shading with gray crayon or pencil)

Week 3: Primary Color Creations
White art paper - any size
Coloring supplies (I prefer markers): red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple
Pencil with eraser
Black marker

Week 4: Textured Landscape
**We are using our painted paper this week. Don't forget!**
Painted paper - 2 sheets from previous class
White art paper - 8x10 or larger
Pencil
Scissors
Glue
Black marker
Optional - scrap paper to use as a template
Optional - coloring supplies to add details

Week 5: Optical Illusion Hearts
White drawing paper
Ruler
Pencil with eraser
Black marker
Coloring supplies

Week 6: Layered Snowman
2 sheets of white paper 8x10 or larger
Blue crayons or colored pencils (can use various shades)
Pencil with eraser
Scissors
Glue
Scraps of construction paper for scarf and arms
Additional coloring supplies for decorations and details

Week 7: Cake Pop Art
White drawing paper
Pencil with eraser
Ruler (optional, but helpful)
Coloring supplies - Chalk pastels would be great for this project, but not necessary 

Week 8: Rolled Paper Roses
Construction paper: Black, brown, green, roses (any color), background (any color)
Pencil
Scissors
Glue
Optional, but helpful: Small paintbrush handle or toothpick to help roll roses.

Week 9: Pumpkin Painting
Acrylic paint: Red, orange, yellow for pumpkin. Green and/or brown for stem.
White art paper
Paintbrush, water, paper towel

Week 10: Paper Plate Lovebirds
Paper plate (No coating or foam please!)
Acrylic paint - color choices made by the student
Scraps of construction paper for wing, beak, and legs
Scissors
Glue - liquid is best for this project

Week 11: Cupcake Liner Flower Bouquet 
Approx. 12 cupcake liners (We use 4 per flower.)
Scissors
Green construction paper
Glue
Background paper - any color 

Week 12: Watercolor Mountain Mixed Media
White art paper
Watercolor paint - a variety of colors
Construction paper in "mountain color" - some good choices are purple, brown or black
2-3 cotton balls for snow
Pencil with eraser
Glue
Scissors
Paintbrush, water and paper towel

Week 13: Echo Art Tulips
Art paper
Pencil with eraser
Black marker
Coloring supplies

Week 14: Colorful Chameleon Directed Drawing
Art paper
Pencil with eraser
Black marker
Coloring supplies
Ruler (optional, but helpful)

Week 15: Mountain Sunset 
Art paper or canvas
Acrylic Paint - black, red, orange, yellow, white
Paint brush, water, paper towel 

SPRING SEMESTER (JAN. - APR.):
Week 1: Snowy City Directed Drawing
White art paper
Pencil with eraser
Ruler
Black marker
Coloring supplies

Week 2: Mosaic Landscape
Construction paper: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue and Brown
White art paper
Glue
We will be tearing paper with our hands for this project. Learners who have fine motor differences may choose to use scissors or have adult assistance.

Week 3: Mixed Media Winter Night
White art paper
Acrylic paint: blue and white (could also use purple and white)
Black construction paper
Pencil with eraser
Scissors
Glue
Paintbrush, water and paper towel

Week 4: Toucan Directed Drawing
White art paper
Pencil with eraser
Black marker
Coloring supplies

Week 5: Stained Glass Art
White art paper
Watercolor paint in various colors
Pencil with eraser
Ruler
Black crayon (or other dark color) - Crayola works best

Week 6: Pointillism Turtle
White art paper
Pencil with eraser
Circle traceable, such as a bowl - optional
Acrylic paint: green, yellow, other colors for details as desired
Q-tips - approx. 5 depending on use

Week 7: Rolled Paper Spring Tree Craft
Art paper
Glue - liquid works best
Scissors
Construction paper in 2 "spring" colors and green for leaves (This can be scraps. We don't need much!)
Acrylic paint: light blue and black
Paint brushes : small and large are recommended
Water and paper towel

Week 8: Spring Chick Painting
Art paper - I suggest 11x14 or larger
Watercolor paint or acrylic paint in pastel colors
Paintbrush, water, paper towel
Pencil with eraser
Black marker - I would recommend a permanent marker if available.

Week 9: 3D Paper Plate Flowers
3 paper plates - cheaper the better! No foam or coating please.
Scissors
Glue - Liquid is best
Pencil with eraser
Paint in a variety of colors for flowers. I suggest acrylic/craft paint, but watercolor works well too. (It may take longer to dry!)
Scraps of construction paper for the flower center - optional, but fun!

Week 10: Frog Directed Drawing
White art paper
Pencil with eraser
Black marker
Coloring supplies

Week 11: Abstract Art - Lines, Shapes and Color (Part 1)
White art paper
Black marker
Ruler and/or circle traceables - optional
(You may also wish to tape down your paper with masking tape and cardboard.)

Week 12: Abstract Art - Lines, Shapes and Color (Part 2)
Artwork from previous week
Watercolor paints in various colors
Medium and small paintbrushes
Water and paper towels

Week 13: Warhol Inspired Pop Art
White art paper
Ruler
Pencil with eraser
Black marker
Coloring supplies

Week 14: 3D Hand Optical Illusion
White art paper
Pencil with eraser
Ruler
Black marker
Coloring supplies

Week 15: Sunflower Acrylic Painting
Water, paper towels, and a "palate" for paint (tin foil, wax paper, or a paper plate works well)
Canvas or heavy duty art paper (11x14 is recommended, but any size is ok)
3 paint brushes: 1 wide, 1 medium, 1 small for detail work
Acrylic paint (Craft paint is fine. It can be found at Michael's for $.70)
White
Black
Students may use whatever color scheme they like for their flower. I used pinks and purples.


Class recordings are available after processing, typically 4 hours after class ends.

*All class times are approximate. Class length varies based on student ability and number of enrolled learners. Classes are designed so that they will not run longer than the time allotted.*

*Late/Missed Class Policy* All courses will begin on time as long as one learner is in the classroom. In the event that no students are in the classroom at the assigned class time, the teacher will leave a message on the discussion board and exit after 10 min. Class recordings are not guaranteed if no learners are present.