In this weekly art class for younger elementary learners, we will be making a simple yet beautiful picture each week. Sometimes we will use paint or oil pastels, other times we will use markers or crayons, and sometimes we will cut and glue. I plan on a variety of projects to keep learners exploring new ways to make art and new ideas to inspire their creativity. No expertise is expected, as students will be encouraged to do their own personal best instead of duplicating what they see.

During the time when we art creating art, I will be creating art with the students. Because this is a younger class, there will be more instruction on how to do each project. I lead by example, and I encourage them as they create. Sometimes we will look at great art for inspiration, and other times we will look to nature or our surroundings for art ideas that relate to the current season.

Sometimes the project will truly take every minute of class. Sometimes we will complete the project and have "compliment time" where we take turns telling what we like about each others' work. As a rule, I only allow positive and encouraging comments in class, and I help the students to focus on what they can do rather than comparing with each other. If a student doesn't feel like sharing, they do not have to participate, but I will still ask them a question or two about their art in order to give them positive encouragement.

Because this is an weekly class, new learners are welcome to join at any time. None of the projects will require being present two weeks in a row, though students may wish to continue working on their projects after class. 

Each week, I will post the supplies for the following week in the classroom so you have time to gather and prepare for the next lesson. I have listed all of the supplies that I know we will use in the supplies list for your convenience, and I will tell you well in advance if there are special items we will use. I will also keep updating the list below so you know what projects are coming up. 

I can hardly wait to see what beautiful art we will create together!

Schedule of Topics: (Each class meets once weekly.)
Week of October 4-10: Patterned Sunrise [Markers/colored pens/crayons, plus a pencil, a ruler, and white paper]
Week of October 11-17: Autumn Tree [tempera paint or finger paint, water cup, paintbrushes, pencil, white or blue paper]
Week of October 18-24: Starry Night in the Pumpkin Patch [Oil pastels, pencil, black or blue paper]
Week of October 25-31: [Break]
Week of November 1-7: Watercolor resist Leaves [Pencil, watercolor paint, water cup, paintbrush, oil pastels, pencil, white paper]
Week of November 8-14: (Teacher out for surgery)
Week of November 15-21: Through the Woods to Grandmother's House [White paper, pencil, oil pastels]
Week of November 22-28: Pumpkin Perspective [White paper, pencil, oil pastels]
Week of November 29 - December 5: Colorful Trees [Blue or black paper, chalk pastels (or oil pastels)]
Week of December 6-12: Tissue Paper Poinsettias [White paper, tissue paper in red and green, glue]
Week of December 13-19: A Glimpse of the Tree [White paper, construction paper, glue, oil pastels, or markers]
Weeks of December 20- January 8: [Holiday break] 

Week of January 9-15: Northern Lights [black paper, chalk or oil pastels, extra piece of paper to tear]
Week of January 16-22: Snowmen Perspectives [white paper, pencil, fine tip pen, markers with pointed tips]
Week of January 23-29: Winter Tree Collage [white paper, paint, paintbrush, water, oil pastels, scissors, glue]
Week of January 30- February 5: Watercolor Landscape [white paper, pencil, fine tip black pen, watercolor paints, water, paintbrush, salt]
Week of February 6-12: My Shiny Valentine [card board covered in foil to use as paper, permanent markers]
Week of February 13-19: Kandinsky-Inspired Valentines Art [white paper, paint, water, paintbrush, pencil]
Week of February 20-26:Colorful Cup of Cocoa [white paper, oil pastels, pencil]
Week of February 27- March 5: Monet's Bridge [Chalk pastels, white paper]
Week of March 6-12: Cardinals [white paper, paint, pencil]
Week of March 13-19: Cupcake Pop Art [white paper, pencil, oil pastels or markers, black permanent marker]
Week of March 20-26: Spring Roses [white paper, pencil, watercolor paint, and a black permanent marker or black oil pastel]
Week of March 27- April 2: Watercolor Flowers [Watercolor pencils, water cup, paintbrush, white paper]
Week of April 3-9: Koi Resist [paper, watercolors, oil pastels]
Week of April10-16: Ladybug Collage' [white paper, construction paper and/or scrapbook paper in many colors, pencil, black pen, scissors, liquid or stick glue]
Week of April 17-23: Bunny Painting [white paper, pencil, watercolor paints, permanent black pen/marker]
Week of April 24-30: Field of Flowers Collage' [white paper, construction paper and/or scrapbook paper in many colors, pencil, black pen, scissors, liquid or stick glue]
Week of May 1-7: Jellyfish Resist [paper, watercolors, oil pastels]
Week of May 8-14: Jar of Flowers Painting [white paper, pencil, paints (your choice of type)]
Week of May 15-21: Colorful Giraffe Drawing [white paper, pencil, markers]
Week of May 22-28: Inside the Aquarium [paper, watercolor paint, ruler, pencil, black permanent pen]
Week of May 29- June 4: Paris [paper, pencil, your choice of paint or oil pastels or markers]