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Grades 1 & 2
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2. Scotty Dog – KidsART A
AUG 24 – 28 • Introduction to the idea of lines as edges, and oil pastel technique with mixing & blending. Students use a photo of a scotty dog bas-relief sculpture for reference, but it’s turned upside down. This allows it to be drawn more accurately because it’s hard for the mind to interpret. Instead of using known assumptions about what you’re seeing, your eyes have to look more closely.
Grades 3 - 5
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2. Color Crazed Cutouts – Foundations A
AUG 24 – 28 • Artists are introduced to The Art Instructor Color palette and the basics of paint mixing. Then they begin the first week of a 2-week fun color collage project using a 3-color scheme and cut shapes similar to Matisse cutouts. It’s a great way to get into paint for the first time or after a long break. The work is finished next week.
Grades 6 - 12
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2. Color Crazed Cutouts – Foundations A+
AUG 24 – 28 • Artists are introduced to The Art Instructor Color palette and the basics of paint mixing. Then they begin the first week of a 2-week fun color collage project using a 3-color scheme and cut shapes similar to Matisse cutouts. It’s a great way to get into paint for the first time or after a long break. The work is finished next week.
Grades 1 & 2
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1. Veggie Prints – KidsART
AUG 17 – 21 • Students create 2 fun art projects that also reinforce important artistic insights: 1) veggie stamp paintings & 2) paper flag design. The stamping is fun and introduces pattern and color schemes. The paper flag design helps the student think about big shapes – the 2nd step in the 3 steps to accuracy.
33. Starry Nights – KidsART B
MAY 4 – 8 • Students enjoy working with two fun ways to create stars. Realistic star patterns are made by splattering white paint on a dark paper background, and expressive stars are made with thick paint and by copying Van Gogh’s Starry Night. If time, early finishers get to make a star logo for themselves.
Grades 1 & 2
Grades 3 - 5
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1. Ink Animals – Foundations A
AUG 17 – 21 • Students will learn how to create ink work with a dipping ink pen & metal nib. Animal photos are provided for reference, and the interior will be filled with expressive patterns, commonly called zen tangles. Creations students (advanced) will move more quickly into choosing subjects and doing special ink artwork. Classroom rules are introduced.
33. Journal Painting 2 – Foundations B
MAY 4 – 8 • Students will continue working on their journal paintings from last week. Early finishers will work on any paintings or color journals that are not yet finished. If all is done, then they’ll have artists’ choice.
Grades 3 - 5
Grades 6 - 12
Previous 2 Weeks Below
1. Ink Animals – Foundations A+
AUG 17 – 21 • Students will learn how to create ink work with a dipping ink pen & metal nib. Animal photos are provided for reference, and the interior will be filled with expressive patterns, commonly called zen tangles. Creations students (advanced) will move more quickly into choosing subjects and doing special artwork. Classroom rules are introduced.
33. Journal Painting 2 – Foundations B +
MAY 4 – 8 • Students will continue working on their journal paintings from last week. Early finishers will work on any paintings or color journals that are not yet finished. If all is done, then they’ll have artists’ choice.