C L A S S  E X P E R I E N C E
Join us for an Art Potpourri, where we delve into a diverse array of topics each week and create a professional portfolio. We'll explore paint, clay, oil pastels, mindful art, art history, culture, graphic art, neurographics, and much more! Feel free to use materials of your choice! Bonus- FREE art packet provided that includes an art challenge & creativity ideas. 

✨ Effective communication is essential. I aim to respond to parent messages within 24 hours on weekdays. In the classroom, I provide a monthly suggested supply list and voluntary weekly homework recommendations. After each class, I send a brief note to celebrate progress.

T Y P I C A L  C L A S S  R O U T I N E 
🦋 Welcome
🦋 Art Mini-Lesson
🦋 Check out inspirational ideas
🦋 Draw and paint together in a sketchbook or on a canvas
🦋 If time permits play Kahoots or hear a theme-based story

P O S S I B L E  A R T  C O N C E P T S
✂️ Famous Artists- Frida, Van Gogh, Monet
✂️ Warm/cool colors, clay, recycled materials, perspective, balance
✂️  Nature, landscape, still life, abstract, realistic, impressionistic, graffiti, pop art, cubism

T E N T A T I V E  T H E M E D  A R T  T O P I C S :
❤️ SPRING ART THEMES:  Balance, Pattern, Perspective, Earth Day, Recycled Materials, Contrasting Colors, Movement, Sea Life, Robert Wyland, Cinco De Mayo, Sugar Skulls, Coffee Filter Flowers, Vincent Van Gogh, Emphasis, Variety, Gustav Klimt, Patriotic Art

❤️ SUMMER ART THEMES: Fantasy Art, Sunset Paintings, Birds of the Rainforest, Dragon flies 

❤️ FALL ART THEMES: Egyptian Art, Renaissance Art, Henri Rousseau, Animal Adaptations, Cityscapes, Landscapes, Abstract Art, Clay, Fall Leaves, Paris, Bob Ross, Printmaking, Kindness rocks

❤️ WINTER ART THEMES: Shadow Drawing, Story Art, Clay, Reindeer Art

Sep 2- Color Wheel
Sep 9- Past Artists
Sep 16- Light and Dark Shades
Sep 23- Vacation Art
Sep 30- Storybook Art
Oct 7- Multiple Art Materials
Oct 14- Yoga mixed with Art
Oct 21- Elements of Art
Oct 28- Past Artists
Nov 4- Relaxed Art
Nov 11- Voyage Art
Nov 18- Painting tips
Nov 25- HOLIDAY BREAK- NO CLASS!
Dec 2- Past Artists
Dec 9- Elements of Art & Pottery
Dec 16- Engraving
Dec 23- HOLIDAY BREAK- NO CLASS!
Dec 30- HOLIDAY BREAK- NO CLASS!
Jan 6- Past Artist
Jan 13- Computer Art
Jan 20- Vacation Art
Jan 27- Past Artist

🌸 If a parent requests, I am always pleased to provide a letter of recommendation, a detailed summary of class content covered and/or a progress report reflecting the student's achievements + development.  This class caters to live learners who enjoy real-time interaction and busy learners who prefer to watch recordings at their convenience.

S U G G E S T E D  S U P P L I E S
🎨 Paper or Sketchbook, Pencil, Eraser, Sharpie Marker, Something to add color with like Paint/markers/crayons
* Each week there will be a voluntary suggested supply to spice up your project. 

🎨 Special Week Item Examples: Construction Paper, Junk Mail, Scissors, Glue, Clay, Yarn, Oil Pastels, Brush Markers (I'll give you a heads up on these weeks in case you would like to participate, but there will always be a drawing option in case you are not able to get these materials)

T E A C H I N G  C R E D E N T I A L S  +  S T Y L E
🌟 K-12 Art Certification + Master's Degree in Education from Saginaw Valley State University
🌟 Bachelor of Science from Oakland University
🌟 Certified Yoga & Meditation Teacher
🌟 25-plus years of teaching experience
🌟 I love to listen to my students, encourage unique creative paths, and promote kindness in every endeavor.